Western Conference (MLS)
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Western Conference logo | |
| League | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
| Sport | Soccer |
| Founded | 1996 |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Most recent champion(s) |
Portland Timbers (1st title) |
| Most titles |
LA Galaxy (9 titles) |
The Western Conference is one of Major League Soccer's two conferences.
Current members
Conference Lineups
1996
Lineup for 1996
Changes from 1995
- Creation of Major League Soccer
1997
Lineup for 1997
Changes from 1996
- Kansas City changed their name from the Wiz to the Wizards
1998–1999
Lineup for 1998–1999
Changes from 1997
- The Chicago Fire were added in the 1998 expansion
2000–2001
Lineup for 2000–2001
Changes from 1999
- The Western Conference changed to the Western Division with the creation of the new Central Division
- The Chicago Fire and Dallas Burn moved into the new Central Division
- San Jose Clash changed their nickname from the Clash to the Earthquakes
2002–2004
Lineup for 2002–2004
Changes from 2001
- The Western Division changed back to the Western Conference following the contraction of the Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny, resulting in the disbanding of the Central Division
- The Dallas Burn moved in from the Central Division
2005
Lineup for 2005
Changes from 2004
- Chivas USA and Real Salt Lake were added in the 2005 expansion
- The Kansas City Wizards moved to the Eastern Conference
- Dallas changed their name from the Dallas Burn to FC Dallas
2006–2007
Lineup for 2006–2007
Changes from 2005
- The San Jose Earthquakes put on hiatus. Houston Dynamo join the league as new team.
2008
Lineup for 2008
- Chivas USA
- Colorado Rapids
- FC Dallas
- Houston Dynamo
- Los Angeles Galaxy
- Real Salt Lake
- San Jose Earthquakes
Changes from 2007
- The San Jose Earthquakes return to MLS from their hiatus
2009–2010
Lineup for 2009–2010
- Chivas USA
- Colorado Rapids
- FC Dallas
- Houston Dynamo
- Los Angeles Galaxy
- Real Salt Lake
- San Jose Earthquakes
- Seattle Sounders FC
Changes from 2008
- Seattle Sounders FC were added in the 2009 expansion
2011–2014
Lineup for 2011–2014
- Chivas USA
- Colorado Rapids
- FC Dallas
- Los Angeles Galaxy
- Portland Timbers
- Real Salt Lake
- San Jose Earthquakes
- Seattle Sounders FC
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Changes from 2010
- The Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps FC were added in the 2011 expansion. Houston moved to the Eastern Conference.
2015
Lineup for 2015
- Colorado Rapids
- FC Dallas
- Houston Dynamo
- Los Angeles Galaxy
- Portland Timbers
- Real Salt Lake
- San Jose Earthquakes
- Seattle Sounders FC
- Sporting Kansas City
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Changes from 2014
- Chivas USA ceases operation
- Sporting Kansas City and Houston Dynamo move to Western Conference[1]
Western 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 | LA Galaxy | 2 matches to 0 | Kansas City Wizards |
| 1997 | Colorado Rapids | 2 matches to 0 | Dallas Burn |
| 1998 | Chicago Fire | 2 matches to 0 | LA Galaxy |
| 1999 | LA Galaxy | 2 matches to 1 | Dallas Burn |
| 2000 | No conference playoffs | ||
| 2001 | No conference playoffs | ||
| 2002 | LA Galaxy | 6 points to 0 | Colorado Rapids |
| 2003 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3–2 (aet) | Kansas City Wizards |
| 2004 | Kansas City Wizards | 2–0 | LA Galaxy |
| 2005 | LA Galaxy | 2–0 | Colorado Rapids |
| 2006 | Houston Dynamo | 3–1 | Colorado Rapids |
| 2007 | Houston Dynamo | 2–0 | Kansas City Wizards |
| 2008 | New York Red BullsE | 1–0 | Real Salt Lake |
| 2009 | LA Galaxy | 2–0 (aet) | Houston Dynamo |
| 2010 | FC Dallas | 3–0 | LA Galaxy |
| 2011 | LA Galaxy | 3–1 | Real Salt Lake |
| 2012 | LA Galaxy | 4–2 agg. | Seattle Sounders FC |
| 2013 | Real Salt Lake | 5–2 agg. | Portland Timbers |
| 2014 | LA Galaxy | 2–2 away goals | Seattle Sounders FC |
| 2015 | Portland Timbers | 5–3 agg. | FC Dallas |
E – Eastern Conference team.
Western Conference regular season first place teams by year
| Bold | MLS Supporters' Shield Champions |
^ – MLS did not have draws until the 2000 season.
† – The LA Galaxy were declared winners of the Western 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
- 1998: Chicago Fire
- 2000: Kansas City Wizards
- 2001: San Jose Earthquakes
- 2002: LA Galaxy
- 2003: San Jose Earthquakes
- 2005: LA Galaxy
- 2006: Houston Dynamo
- 2007: Houston Dynamo
- 2009: Real Salt Lake
- 2010: Colorado Rapids
- 2011: LA Galaxy
- 2012: LA Galaxy
- 2014: LA Galaxy
- 2015: Portland Timbers
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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