Eastern Conference (MLS)
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Eastern Conference logo | |
| League | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
| Sport | Soccer |
| Founded | 1996 |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Most recent champion(s) |
Columbus Crew SC (2nd title) |
| Most titles | Tied, New England Revolution (5 Titles), D.C. United (5 Titles) |
The Eastern Conference is one of Major League Soccer's two conferences.
Current members
Conference Lineups
1996–1997
Lineup for 1996–1997
Changes from 1995
- Creation of Major League Soccer
1998–1999
Lineup for 1998–1999
Changes from 1997
- The New York/New Jersey MetroStars changed their name to simply the MetroStars
- The Miami Fusion were added in the 1998 expansion
2000–2001
Lineup for 2000–2001
Changes from 1999
- The Eastern Conference changed to the Eastern Division with the creation of the new Central Division
- The Columbus Crew and Tampa Bay Mutiny moved into the new Central Division
2002–2004
Lineup for 2002–2004
Changes from 2001
- The Eastern Division changed back to the Eastern Conference following the contraction of the Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny, resulting in the disbanding of the Central Division
- The Miami Fusion were contracted after the season
- The Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew moved in from the Central Division
2005
Lineup for 2005
Changes from 2004
- The Kansas City Wizards moved in from the Western Conference
2006
Lineup for 2006
- Chicago Fire
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- Kansas City Wizards
- New England Revolution
- New York Red Bulls
Changes from 2005
- The MetroStars changed their name to the New York Red Bulls
2007–2009
Lineup for 2007–2009
- Chicago Fire
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- Kansas City Wizards
- New England Revolution
- New York Red Bulls
- Toronto FC
Changes from 2006
- Toronto FC was added as an expansion franchise
2010
Lineup for 2010
- Chicago Fire
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- Kansas City Wizards
- New England Revolution
- New York Red Bulls
- Philadelphia Union
- Toronto FC
Changes from 2009
- Philadelphia Union was added as an expansion franchise
2011
Lineup for 2011
- Chicago Fire
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- Houston Dynamo
- New England Revolution
- New York Red Bulls
- Philadelphia Union
- Sporting Kansas City
- Toronto FC
Changes from 2010
- The Kansas City Wizards changed their name to Sporting Kansas City.
- The Houston Dynamo moved from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference.
2012–2014
Lineup for 2012–2014
- Chicago Fire
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- Houston Dynamo
- Montreal Impact
- New England Revolution
- New York Red Bulls
- Philadelphia Union
- Sporting Kansas City
- Toronto FC
Changes from 2011
- Montreal Impact was added as an expansion franchise
2015
Lineup for 2015
- Chicago Fire
- Columbus Crew SC
- D.C. United
- Montreal Impact
- New England Revolution
- New York Red Bulls
- New York City FC
- Orlando City SC
- Philadelphia Union
- Toronto FC
Changes from 2014
- New York City FC and Orlando City SC added as expansion franchises
- Sporting Kansas City and Houston Dynamo move to Western Conference[1]
Eastern Conference Playoff champions by year
Note: The Conference finals were a best-of-three series through 2001 (including the MLS semifinals in 2000 and 2001, when a conference playoff format was not used). Matches tied after regulation were decided by a shootout. In 2002, a similar format was used except that draws were allowed and the team earning the most points advanced. From 2003 through 2011, the finals were a single match. Matches tied after regulation moved to extra time (Golden goal extra time was implemented for 2003 only), then a shootout if necessary. Beginning in 2012, the finals are a two-match aggregate series. The away goals rule for series that finished even on aggregate was first implemented in 2014. Extra time and shootouts are used if necessary.
| Bold | MLS Cup Champions |
| Season | Champions | Score | Runners Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | D.C. United | 2 matches to 0 | Tampa Bay Mutiny |
| 1997 | D.C. United | 2 matches to 0 | Columbus Crew |
| 1998 | D.C. United | 2 matches to 1 | Columbus Crew |
| 1999 | D.C. United | 2 matches to 1 | Columbus Crew |
| 2000 | No conference playoffs | ||
| 2001 | No conference playoffs | ||
| 2002 | New England Revolution | 5 points to 2 | Columbus Crew |
| 2003 | Chicago Fire | 1–0 (aet) | New England Revolution |
| 2004 | D.C. United | 3–3 (4–3 p) | New England Revolution |
| 2005 | New England Revolution | 1–0 | Chicago Fire |
| 2006 | New England Revolution | 1–0 | D.C. United |
| 2007 | New England Revolution | 1–0 | Chicago Fire |
| 2008 | Columbus Crew SC | 2–1 | Chicago Fire |
| 2009 | Real Salt LakeW | 0–0 (5–4 p) | Chicago Fire |
| 2010 | Colorado RapidsW | 1–0 | San Jose EarthquakesW |
| 2011 | Houston Dynamo | 2–0 | Sporting Kansas City |
| 2012 | Houston Dynamo | 4–2 agg. | D.C. United |
| 2013 | Sporting Kansas City | 2–1 agg. | Houston Dynamo |
| 2014 | New England Revolution | 4–3 agg. | New York Red Bulls |
| 2015 | Columbus Crew SC | 2–1 agg. | New York Red Bulls |
W – Western Conference team.
Eastern Conference regular season champions by year
| Bold | MLS Supporters' Shield Champions |
^ – MLS did not have draws until the 2000 season.
† – Miami Fusion were declared winners of the Eastern Division in 2001 after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks forced the cancellation of the rest of the regular season. The MLS Cup Playoffs began on September 20.
MLS Cup Champions produced
- 1996: D.C. United
- 1997: D.C. United
- 1999: D.C. United
- 2004: D.C. United
- 2008: Columbus Crew
- 2013: Sporting Kansas City
See also
References
- ↑ "MLS announces new strategy for Los Angeles market, 2015 conference alignment". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. Retrieved 27 October 2014.
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