MLS

League Conception Date

Dec 17, 1993

Started as a part of the U.S. getting to host the 1994 FIFA WORLD CUP

First Television Rights

Mar 15, 1994

Without any teams, players or coaches in place the MLS with ESPN and ABC announced the leauges first television right deal.

First MLS charter members

Jun 6, 1995

KCW introduced as one of 10 MLS charter members

First Head Coach

Oct 11, 1995

Ron Newman named first head coach in MLS history. Uniforms, logos and colors unveiled in NYC; Mike Sorber allocated to KC (1st player in KCW history)

First Eastern Teams

Sep 17, 1996

Eastern teams were Columbus Crew, DC United, New England Revolution, NY/NJ Metrostars and Tampa Bay Mutiny. The first team enlisted was the Columbus Crew.

First Western Teams

Sep 17, 1996

Western teams were Colorado Rapids, Dallas Burn, Kansas City Wizards, LA Galaxy, San Jose Clash. The first western team to enlist was the Colorado Rapids.

First All Time Record for Consecutive Wins

Aug 28, 1997

KC wins seventh straight game in 1-0 W vs. COL at Arrowhead Stadium (7,619) – All-time team record

Fist Named MVP Player

Oct 25, 1997

Preki named MLS MVP.Preki 8 points in 5-1 W vs. SJ at Arrowhead Stadium (6,755)

Fist Female Referee

Aug 29, 1998

Sandra Hunt becomes one of first two female referees in MLS history in 2-2 draw between KCW and Chicago at Arrowhead Stadium (8,621)

Fisrt Hall of Famer

Oct 15, 1998

Alan Rothenberg, Director of the 1994 World Cup;[15]
President of U.S. Soccer (1990–98);
Oversaw the establishment of MLS.

2nd Hall of Famer

May 15, 1999

Lamar Hunt awarded 2nd ever US Soccer National Hall of Fame Medal of Honor

Longest Shutout Record

May 27, 2000

Tony Meola sets MLS record for longest shutout streak at 681 minutes;

Perfect Season Record

Sep 6, 2000

Tony Meola earns 16th clean sheet of season in 1-0 W at NE – All-time MLS record

WC Qualifier

Apr 25, 2001

USMNT beats Costa Rica 1-0 in WC Qualifier at Arrowhead Stadium (37,319)

Perki 2nd MVP Award

Nov 13, 2003

Preki wins second MLS MVP award

First Winner of U.S. Open Cup

Sep 22, 2004

KCW win US Open Cup – 1-0 W @ Arrowhead Stadium (8,819)

Oldest Recored Club Player

Sep 17, 2005

Preki becomes oldest player in MLS history to record an assist at 42 years, 85 days. It was the 98th and final assist of his KC career, an all-time club record.

10th Anniversary

Nov 11, 2005

Tony Meola and Preki named to MLS All-Time Best XI as part of league’s 10th anniversary

Youngest Starter

Jun 28, 2006

Forward Yura Movsisyan becomes youngest player to start a match in club history at 18 years, 330 days

New interim Manager

Jul 19, 2006

Brian Bliss named interim manager

Lamar Hunt Passing

Dec 12, 2006

Lamar Hunt dies at age 74 after long battle with cancer.

Hat Tricks Record

Jun 2, 2007

Eddie Johnson becomes first MLS player to score back-to-back hat tricks in 3-2 W at Arrowhead Stadium (13,875).

Kerry Zavagnin's Last Game

Sep 7, 2008

Kerry Zavagnin starts the final game of his career, the 228th game started in a KC uniform that still stands as an all-time club record.

Undefeated Record Extended

Oct 18, 2008

KC extends home unbeaten streak to 10 games in 3-2 W vs. SJ at CommunityAmerica Ballpark (9,841) – All-time Team Record.

Perki Hall of Famer

Aug 10, 2010

Preki inducted into US Soccer National Hall of Fame.

Demographics

Sep 26, 2014

Age: 20-30
Ethnicity: Cocasion
Jobs: College Students, Educated, Part time
Income: $35,000-$40,000