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MLS Founded
The MLS was founded in 1993 in hopes of getting to host the FIFA World Cup in 1994. -
First Big Player Signed
The first big player was signed to the NY/NJ MetroStars Tab Ramos. -
First Season
The season was started with only 10 teams. -
D.C. United First MLS Champs
D.C. United won the first MLS cup 2-3 against the Las Angeles Galaxy. -
US National Team Eliminated
In France 98' our US National team was eliminated after a loss to Iran. Most of the players on our team were from the MLS. -
Chicago Fire Takes the Title from D.C. United
Chicago Fire beats D.C United in the MLS Cup 2-0 putting an end to D.C. United's 2 year winning streak. -
First Soccer Specific Stadium Built
The first soccer specific stadium was built in Columbus, Ohio. This costed us $28.5 million. The name of this stadium is the ''Crew Stadium''. -
First MLS SuperDraft
The first person drafted was Steve Shak to the NY/NJ MetroStars. He had previously played for UCLA. -
Teams Leave the MLS.
The Tampa Bay Mutiny and the Miami Fusion left the league because of declining attendance. -
MLS Attendance Record
At the MLS cup 2002, MLS set and attendance record of 61316 spectators at Gillete Stadium. -
Big Player Leaves MLS
TIm Howard was sold to Manchester United for $4 million. Leaving his team the MetroStars. -
First Allstar Game Against Foreign Team
MLS All Stars played against Guadalajara and MLS came out with a 3-1 victory. -
First Canadian Team Founded
Became the 14th team in the MLS and the very first Canadian team Tornoto FC. -
David Beckham Signs for L.A. Galaxy
He was the greatest player to ever play in the MLS. But he played his best while with Real Madrid, The most succesful European team. -
Portland TImbers join the MLS
This team has the most support and attendance over all other teams. They joined the MLS in 2011.
