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Inaugural edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 1996 was the inaugural edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-level soccer league of the United
MLS_Cup_1996
Annual soccer tournament
MLS Cup is the annual championship game of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the culmination of the MLS Cup playoffs. The game is held in November or December
MLS_Cup
Inaugural season of Major League Soccer
advances to MLS Cup. Western Conference October 10, 1996 Game 1 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California Attendance: 25,212 Referee: Brian Hall October 13, 1996 Game
1996 Major League Soccer season
1996_Major_League_Soccer_season
List of Major League Soccer championship games and their finalists
The MLS Cup is the annual championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-level men's soccer league for the United States and Canada. The match
List_of_MLS_Cup_finals
1999 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 1999 was the fourth edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-level soccer league of the United States
MLS_Cup_1999
2024 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2024 was the 29th edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight soccer league in the United States
MLS_Cup_2024
32nd season of Major League Soccer
MLS began play in 1996, they elected to follow a spring–fall schedule to avoid conflicts with the National Football League (NFL); in 1996, every MLS team
2027 Major League Soccer season
2027_Major_League_Soccer_season
Trophy for the MLS team with the best regular season record
season in 1996, the league resembled its contemporary North American leagues. After the regular season, the campaign culminated with the MLS Cup playoffs
Supporters'_Shield
Annual postseason elimination tournament of Major League Soccer
The MLS Cup playoffs is the annual postseason elimination tournament of Major League Soccer. The MLS Cup, the league's championship game, is the final
MLS_Cup_playoffs
2014 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2014 was the 19th edition of the MLS Cup, the match that determined the champion of Major League Soccer's 2014 season. The LA Galaxy of the Western
MLS_Cup_2014
MLS Cup Final Referees are the referees chosen for the MLS Cup, the championship match in Major League Soccer, the top tier soccer league in the United
List_of_MLS_Cup_referees
Professional soccer league in the United States and Canada
successful bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The inaugural season took place in 1996 with ten teams. MLS experienced financial and operational struggles
Major_League_Soccer
2018 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2018 was the 23rd edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), which took place on December 8, 2018. It was the
MLS_Cup_2018
American soccer rivalry
The Heritage Cup is an annual cup rivalry between Major League Soccer (MLS) teams San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders FC. Both teams carried their
Heritage_Cup_(MLS)
broadcast the MLS Cup, which is the annual championship game of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the culmination of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The MLS Cup Final was
List_of_MLS_Cup_broadcasters
American professional soccer club based in Philadelphia metropolitan area
finished as runners-up in the 2014, 2015 and 2018 U.S. Open Cup tournaments and the 2022 MLS Cup final. In 2025, Philadelphia secured the Supporters' Shield
Philadelphia_Union
33rd season of Major League Soccer
When MLS began play in 1996, they elected to follow a spring–winter schedule to avoid conflicts with the National Football League; in 1996, every MLS team
2027–28 Major League Soccer season
2027–28_Major_League_Soccer_season
1998 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 1998 was the third edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. It took place on October
MLS_Cup_1998
2007 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2007 was the 12th edition of the MLS Cup, the post-season championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. It was played on
MLS_Cup_2007
Soccer competition in the United States and Canada
shared win. MLS East v MLS West MLS East v MLS West MLS USA v MLS World MLS East v MLS West MLS West v MLS East MLS West v MLS East MLS All-Stars v United
MLS_All-Star_Game
Soccer league trophies in the United States and Canada
Cascadia Cup and the new Copa Tejas, which are contested by three MLS teams, each. Each cup or trophy is awarded to the eligible team with the better regular
MLS_rivalry_cups
Major League Soccer trophy
awarded to winners of MLS Cup. Since the inaugural MLS Cup in 1996, three trophies have been used: the Alan I. Rothenberg Trophy from 1996 to 1998, a second
Philip_F._Anschutz_Trophy
2002 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2002 was the seventh edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), which took place on October 20, 2002. It was
MLS_Cup_2002
2005 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2005 was the 10th edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS). The soccer match took place on November 13, 2005
MLS_Cup_2005
American soccer player and coach
national team between 1996 and 2006. In 2017, as coach of Toronto FC, Vanney won the domestic treble by lifting the MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield and
Greg_Vanney
2010 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2010 was the 15th edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight soccer league in the United States
MLS_Cup_2010
Greek American soccer player (born 1970)
Los Angeles Galaxy, with whom he won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, U.S. Open Cup, and MLS Cup before retiring in 2003. His playing style was characterized
Alexi_Lalas
and all-time Major League Soccer (MLS) droughts in the MLS Cup Playoffs, CONCACAF Champions League, U.S. Open Cup, and Canadian Championship. Those teams
List of MLS club post-season droughts
List_of_MLS_club_post-season_droughts
2nd season of Major League Soccer
defended their MLS Cup championship becoming the first team to win back-to-back cups. The season began on March 22 and concluded with MLS Cup on October 26
1997 Major League Soccer season
1997_Major_League_Soccer_season
Defunct soccer club, based in Rochester, New York
the 1999 U.S. Open Cup, marking the only time a non-MLS team has won the U.S. Open Cup since MLS started play in 1996. Founded in 1996 as the Rochester
Rochester_Rhinos
2008 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2008 was the 13th edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS). The soccer match took place on November 23, 2008
MLS_Cup_2008
Collection of top-flight soccer teams in North America
teams. The conference has produced 17 Supporters' Shield champions and 12 MLS Cup winners in Major League Soccer's first 30 seasons. In 2000 and 2001, the
Eastern_Conference_(MLS)
2006 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2006 was the 11th edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), and took place on November 12, 2006. It was contested
MLS_Cup_2006
The list of MLS Cup winning head coaches includes seven head coaches who have won multiple MLS Cup titles — Bruce Arena, who has won MLS Cup five times
List of MLS Cup winning head coaches
List_of_MLS_Cup_winning_head_coaches
2001 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2001 was the sixth edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), which took place on October 21, 2001, at Columbus
MLS_Cup_2001
D.C. United 1996 soccer season
The 1996 D.C. United season was the teams debutant season in Major League Soccer (MLS), and 1996 was the inaugural year of play in MLS competition. United
1996_D.C._United_season
MLS soccer cable telecasts (1996–2022)
ESPN debuted in 1996, the league's first season, and ended in 2022 when MLS and ESPN did not renew their broadcast contract. From 1996 to 2006, the weekly
MLS_on_ESPN
American soccer player (born 1966)
with D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He backstopped the team to the MLS Cup 1996. He also spent one season in the American Professional Soccer League
Mark_Simpson_(soccer)
American professional football club based in Washington D.C.
competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Domestically, the club has won four MLS Cups (league championships), four Supporters'
D.C._United
Professional soccer club in Denver, Colorado, US
Colorado won the MLS Cup in 2010, their second MLS Cup appearance after falling short in 1997. They were runners-up of the U.S. Open Cup in 1999, losing
Colorado_Rapids
2009 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2009 was the 14th edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS). The soccer match took place on November 22, 2009
MLS_Cup_2009
2004 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2004 was the ninth edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), which took place on November 14, 2004, at the
MLS_Cup_2004
American professional soccer club based in Seattle
Cup four times, the Supporters' Shield in 2014, and the MLS Cup in 2016 and 2019. From its MLS inception until 2022, the team qualified for the MLS Cup
Seattle_Sounders_FC
American soccer player and coach (born 1963)
English clubs Everton and Portsmouth, and was an 'MLS original' upon the formation of MLS in 1996, playing for the Kansas City Wizards (now known as
Preki
American soccer coach (born 1973)
in Major League Soccer (MLS) with D.C. United, Chicago Fire, and Chivas USA, winning three league titles and four U.S. Open Cup titles, as well as earning
Jesse_Marsch
American professional soccer club based in the Greater Los Angeles area
club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The Galaxy began play in 1996 as one of the league's ten charter members
LA_Galaxy
American professional soccer club based in Nashville, Tennessee
Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The team spent two seasons in the USL Championship before joining MLS as an expansion team
Nashville_SC
2000 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2000 was the fifth edition of the MLS Cup, the championship soccer match of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-level soccer league of the United
MLS_Cup_2000
Collection of top-flight soccer teams in North America
teams. The conference has produced 11 Supporters' Shield champions and 18 MLS Cup winners in Major League Soccer's first 29 seasons. In 2000 and 2001, the
Western_Conference_(MLS)
American professional soccer club based in Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The franchise begun playing in 1996 as a charter club of the league. The
FC_Dallas
1997 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 1997 was the second edition of the MLS Cup, the post-season championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. It was played
MLS_Cup_1997
American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio
club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The team began play in 1996 as one of the 10 charter clubs of the league
Columbus_Crew
Major League Soccer team in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
in Charlotte, North Carolina. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The team is owned by David Tepper
Charlotte_FC
American soccer club in Greater Boston
top-level soccer league until Major League Soccer (MLS) began play in 1996. The success of the 1994 FIFA World Cup (with Foxboro Stadium as one of nine venues)
New_England_Revolution
Professional soccer league in the United States and Canada
MLS Next Pro (MLSNP) is a men's professional soccer league in the United States and Canada that is affiliated with Major League Soccer (MLS). It launched
MLS_Next_Pro
American professional soccer club based in St. Louis, Missouri
Cup, Leagues Cup, and U.S. Open Cup games. As of March 6, 2024 As of July 24, 2026 MLS = Major League Soccer PO = MLS Cup playoffs OC = U.S. Open Cup
St._Louis_City_SC
2003 edition of the MLS Cup
MLS Cup 2003 was the eighth edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), which took place on November 23, 2003. It was
MLS_Cup_2003
61st season of the CONCACAF club football tournament
runners-up and third-place team from the MLS–Liga MX Leagues Cup The runners-up and third-place team from the Caribbean Cup The runners-up, remaining semi-finalists
2026_CONCACAF_Champions_Cup
include MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield, U.S. Open Cup, Canadian Championship, MLS is Back Tournament and continental competitions (CONCACAF Champions Cup, Leagues
Major League Soccer records and statistics
Major_League_Soccer_records_and_statistics
American professional soccer club based in Kansas City metropolitan area
Kansas. The franchise has won the MLS Cup in 2000 and 2013, the Supporters' Shield in 2000, and the U.S. Open Cup in 2004, 2012, 2015, and 2017. The
Sporting_Kansas_City
American soccer player and executive (born 1968)
record five MLS championships: three with D.C. United and two with the San Jose Earthquakes. He also won the 1996 U.S. Open Cup and was the 2001 MLS Defender
Jeff_Agoos
Brazilian footballer
permanently to the Columbus Crew in the United States, where he won the 2020 MLS Cup. Artur came through the youth ranks at Bahia, Juventus-SC, and São Paulo
Artur_(footballer,_born_1996)
Soccer club in Montreal, Canada
Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1992 as the Montreal Impact (French: Impact de Montréal), they began playing in the MLS in 2012
CF_Montréal
Football tournament season
The A-League Rochester side beat two MLS teams en route to the final before falling to already-crowned MLS Cup champion United. San Jose Oaks (USASA)
1996_U.S._Open_Cup
American professional soccer club based in San Diego
soccer club based in San Diego. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The team plays its home matches at
San_Diego_FC
American professional soccer club based in New York metropolitan area
Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The club was established in October 1994 and began play in the league's inaugural season in 1996 as the
New_York_Red_Bulls
Tie-breaking method used in sports
European Championship played with the rule was in 1996, as was the first MLS Cup that year; the first World Cup played with the rule was in 1998. The first
Golden_goal
60th season of the CONCACAF club football tournament
Vancouver Whitecaps of MLS in the final 5–0. As winners, they qualified for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Twenty-seven teams
2025_CONCACAF_Champions_Cup
Broadcasts of top-level American professional soccer
broadcasting for the 1996–1998 seasons, and committed 10 matches on ESPN, 25 on ESPN2, and the MLS Cup on ABC. The deal gave MLS no rights fees, but the
Major League Soccer on television
Major_League_Soccer_on_television
Annual player selection event of Major League Soccer
teams) getting the first pick. From 1996 to 1999, all American players graduating college were entered into the MLS College Draft, and were eligible to
MLS_SuperDraft
Soccer knockout tournament in the U.S.
FC in the 2025 final. From 1996 to 2023, MLS teams had participated in every Open Cup competition. The 2022 U.S. Open Cup marked the return of the competition
U.S._Open_Cup
American soccer player and coach
the 1991 Football League Cup Final with Sheffield Wednesday. After moving to Major League Soccer in 1996, he won two MLS Cup titles with D.C. United.
John_Harkes
Salvadoran soccer player (born 1996)
League/Cup Appearances in MLS Cup playoffs Three appearances in Leagues Cup, one appearance in MLS Cup playoffs One appearance in FIFA Club World Cup, two
Alex_Roldán
American soccer player (born 1970)
Season: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002 U.S. Open Cup: 2001, 2005 CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 2000 United States CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2002 Individual MLS All-Star:
Cobi_Jones
American professional soccer club based in Orlando, Florida
three Commissioner's Cups and two league championships in its first four seasons. The victories led to a successful bid to enter MLS, the highest level
Orlando_City_SC
fall-to-spring schedule. Beginning in 2027, MLS will use a fall-to-spring schedule. The champion is determined by the MLS Cup and its playoffs, a postseason knockout
List of Major League Soccer seasons
List_of_Major_League_Soccer_seasons
Attendance figures for Major League Soccer in the United States and Canada
the "MLS Fact and Record Book". See the notes below the previous chart regarding the numbers of the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The format for the MLS Cup Playoffs
Major League Soccer attendance
Major_League_Soccer_attendance
American professional football club based in Los Angeles
club captain Carlos Vela earning the MVP Award. The club won their first MLS Cup in 2022, which completed a league double with their second Supporters'
Los_Angeles_FC
American soccer team season
CONCACAF Champions Cup. The 2026 season will be the last full season under the spring–autumn format used by MLS since it began play in 1996. The league plans
2026 Seattle Sounders FC season
2026_Seattle_Sounders_FC_season
played at least one MLS regular season game. Players who were signed by MLS clubs, but only played in playoff games, U.S. Open Cup games, or did not play
List_of_foreign_MLS_players
History of a United States Soccer team
the U.S. was preparing to host the FIFA World Cup, more than 30 cities were pursuing the rights to an MLS team, Seattle being among them. However, despite
History of Seattle Sounders FC
History_of_Seattle_Sounders_FC
New England Revolution 1996 soccer season
missing the MLS Cup Playoffs. Following the team's last game of the season, head coach Frank Stapleton resigned on September 26, 1996. He was replaced
1996 New England Revolution season
1996_New_England_Revolution_season
Defunct American soccer club
the Greater Los Angeles area. The club competed in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. The team played from 2005 to 2014
Chivas_USA
American professional soccer club based in Houston
Dynamo have won the MLS Cup twice, doing so during their first two seasons in 2006 and 2007. The club has also won the U.S. Open Cup twice, in 2018 and
Houston_Dynamo_FC
American soccer player (born 1994)
to Atlanta United FC in the first round of the 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs. Turner finished as an MLS goalkeeper of the year finalist, ranking fifth in voting
Matt_Turner_(soccer)
Association football trophy
kick from Raul Diaz Arce. In the 1996 MLS Cup Playoffs, United would eventually go on to win the inaugural MLS Cup, defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy
Atlantic Cup (Major League Soccer)
Atlantic_Cup_(Major_League_Soccer)
English footballer (born 1996)
match played 22 May 2026 Includes U.S. Open Cup, FA Cup, Coppa Italia Includes EFL Cup Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs Appearances in Championship play-offs
Jack Harrison (footballer, born 1996)
Jack_Harrison_(footballer,_born_1996)
Columbus Crew 1996 soccer season
1996. "1996 MLS College Draft | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. "1996 MLS Supplemental Draft | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer. "CREW NEWS ARCHIVE / June 1996"
1996_Columbus_Crew_season
Atlantic Cup (12): 2003, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 Hudson River Derby Trophy (1): 2023 Friendly MLS Preseason
List of New York Red Bulls records and statistics
List_of_New_York_Red_Bulls_records_and_statistics
American soccer player (born 1983)
heartbeat and missed the team's run to the MLS Cup. He returned the following season, winning the 2017 MLS Comeback Player of the Year Award before announcing
Clint_Dempsey
American soccer player (born 1969)
Championship: 1995–96 Tampa Bay Mutiny MLS Supporters' Shield: 1996 D.C. United MLS Cup: 1999; runner-up 1998 MLS Supporters' Shield: 1999 CONCACAF Champions
Roy_Lassiter
at the University of Virginia. In 1998, after winning two MLS Cups and the 1996 U.S. Open Cup, Arena left to coach the United States men's national soccer
List of D.C. United head coaches
List_of_D.C._United_head_coaches
League Soccer (MLS), the first-division league in the United States. The club began play in 1996 as one of ten original MLS teams. The MLS regular season
List of New England Revolution seasons
List_of_New_England_Revolution_seasons
American soccer coach (born 1951)
College Cup titles and five MLS Cup titles. He was the United States national team head coach at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the
Bruce_Arena
Mexican footballer (born 1989)
want to win MLS"". MLS Soccer. Retrieved 30 October 2019. "Seattle Sounders upset MLS-best Los Angeles FC to earn third trip to MLS Cup in four years"
Carlos_Vela
Soccer rivalry in the United States
clubs were among the 10 founding members of MLS, and began playing against each other regularly since 1996. The rivalry intensified in the mid-2000s as
D.C. United–New England Revolution rivalry
D.C._United–New_England_Revolution_rivalry
Soccer rivalry between the Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati
Eastern Conference. The teams first met in 2017 in the U.S. Open Cup before Cincinnati joined MLS in 2019. Hell Is Real takes its name from a Christian highway
Hell_Is_Real_derby
American soccer player (born 1967)
worked as a commentator for ESPN and ABC and MLS games on HDNet and Altitude, as well as FIFA World Cup games on Univision. He is the head boys' soccer
Marcelo_Balboa
Bolivian footballer (born 1970)
United of Major League Soccer in its 1st season of 1996, and led the team to three MLS Cups and was named MLS MVP in 1998. In eight years with the team, Etcheverry
Marco_Etcheverry
Best players in Major League Soccer from 1996 to 2005
league in the 1996 inaugural season; only Nowak (joined 1998) and Donovan (joined 2001) did not. MLS Best XI "All-Time Best XI revealed on MLS Cup weekend"
MLS_All-Time_Best_XI
MLS CUP-1996
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a variant of Copp.Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Kopp.
Girl/Female
Indian
For Almas, Diamond
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Wine Cup
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Indian
Cup
Boy/Male
Hindu
Form
Surname or Lastname
Ukrainian, Jewish (from Ukraine), Polish, Serbian, and Hungarian (Cáp)
Ukrainian, Jewish (from Ukraine), Polish, Serbian, and Hungarian (Cáp) : from Ukrainian tsap ‘billy goat’, Polish cap, and so probably a nickname for someone thought to resemble the animal in some way or perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a goat herd.Czech (Čáp) : nickname for a tall or long-legged man, from Äáp ‘stork’.Southern French : from Occitan cap ‘head’ (Latin caput); probably a nickname for a person with something distinctive about his head. The word was often used in the metaphorical sense ‘chief’, ‘principal’, and the surname may also have denoted a leader or a village elder. In some cases it may also be a topographic name from the same word used in the sense of a promontory or headland.Americanized spelling of German Kapp.English : variant spelling of Capp.
Girl/Female
Australian
Green
Girl/Female
Arabic, French, Indonesian, Malaysian, Muslim
Diamond
Girl/Female
Muslim
For Almas, Diamond
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Devoted to God.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Coupe.Possibly an Americanized form of German Kaup.
Boy/Male
English
Cup bearer.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Wine Cup
Male
Egyptian
, an early astronomer.
Biblical
hill; cup; thing lifted up
Girl/Female
Australian, Dutch, Hebrew, Netherlands, Scottish, Swedish
Pledge from God; Devoted to God; My God is a Vow
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend
Name of a king.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Hill, cup, thing lifted up.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name CUC means "chrysanthemum."
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name KIM CUC means "golden chrysanthemum."
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