The Major League Soccer (MLS) has been the premier professional soccer league in the United States and Canada since its inception in 1996. Throughout its history, various clubs have competed for the ultimate prize, the MLS Cup, awarded to the league’s champion yearly.

The list of MLS Cup champions showcases the diverse and competitive nature of the league, with teams from all across North America vying for the title, from the early dominance of D.C. United to the recent successes of clubs like Seattle Sounders FC and Atlanta United FC, these champions have all made their mark in the annals of MLS history.

This brief overview presents a comprehensive list of MLS Cup champions from 1996 to 2021, highlighting the league’s rich and evolving soccer landscape.

  1. 1996 – D.C. United
  2. 1997 – D.C. United
  3. 1998 – Chicago Fire
  4. 1999 – D.C. United
  5. 2000 – Kansas City Wizards (now Sporting Kansas City)
  6. 2001 – San Jose Earthquakes
  7. 2002 – Los Angeles Galaxy (now LA Galaxy)
  8. 2003 – San Jose Earthquakes
  9. 2004 – D.C. United
  10. 2005 – Los Angeles Galaxy
  11. 2006 – Houston Dynamo
  12. 2007 – Houston Dynamo
  13. 2008 – Columbus Crew (now Columbus Crew SC)
  14. 2009 – Real Salt Lake
  15. 2010 – Colorado Rapids
  16. 2011 – Los Angeles Galaxy
  17. 2012 – Los Angeles Galaxy
  18. 2013 – Sporting Kansas City
  19. 2014 – Los Angeles Galaxy
  20. 2015 – Portland Timbers
  21. 2016 – Seattle Sounders FC
  22. 2017 – Toronto FC
  23. 2018 – Atlanta United FC
  24. 2019 – Seattle Sounders FC
  25. 2020 – Columbus Crew SC
  26. 2021 – New York City FC

End of Line

In conclusion, the list of MLS champions reflects the growth, diversity, and competitiveness of Major League Soccer since its establishment in 1996. The numerous clubs hoisted in the MLS Cup represent the passion and dedication of North American players, coaches, and fans.

As the league continues to expand and evolve, we can expect more exciting and hard-fought battles for the prestigious title. The past and future MLS champions serve as an inspiration to aspiring players and a testament to the ever-growing popularity of soccer in the United States and Canada.

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