Major League Soccer (MLS)

Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is the top-tier men’s soccer league in both countries and is considered one of the major professional sports leagues in North America. Established in 1993, the league began play in 1996 with ten teams. Since then, it has expanded and now consists of multiple teams across the United States and Canada.

MLS follows a franchise system, where teams are owned and operated by individual investors or ownership groups. The league is structured with two conferences (Eastern and Western) and each team plays a regular season schedule, followed by playoffs to determine the champion. The MLS Cup is the championship match.

In addition to the regular season and playoffs, MLS teams also compete in other competitions like the U.S. Open Cup (a knockout tournament involving teams from various American leagues) and the CONCACAF Champions League (which involves clubs from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean).

Over the years, MLS has seen steady growth in popularity and has attracted notable international players. It has contributed significantly to the development of soccer in North America and has a dedicated fan base. The league continues to work towards expanding its presence and improving the level of play and competition.

Major League Soccer (MLS) is divided into two conferences:

1. The Eastern Conference, and
2. The Western Conference.

Each conference is further divided into multiple teams. However, please note that there may have been changes or expansions after September 2021

Here’s a general overview of the conferences and some of the teams

MLS Cup Champions: A Historical Overview in Table Format

Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup