Eastern Conference | |
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Founded | 1996 |
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Number of teams | 10 |
Current champions | Columbus Crew SC (2nd title) () |
Most successful club | New England Revolution (5 Titles), D.C. United (5 Titles) |
The Eastern Conference is one of Major League Soccer's two conferences.
Current members[]
Team | City | Stadium |
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Chicago Fire | Bridgeview, IL | Toyota Park |
Columbus Crew SC | Columbus, OH | Mapfre Stadium |
D.C. United | Washington, D.C. | RFK Stadium |
Montreal Impact | Montreal, QC | Saputo Stadium |
New England Revolution | Foxborough, MA | Gillette Stadium |
New York City FC | Bronx, New York, NY | Yankee Stadium |
New York Red Bulls | Harrison, NJ | Red Bull Arena |
Orlando City SC | Orlando, FL | Citrus Bowl |
Philadelphia Union | Chester, PA | Talen Energy Stadium |
Toronto FC | Toronto, ON | BMO Field |
Conference Lineups[]
1996–1997[]
Lineup for 1996–1997[]
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- New England Revolution
- New York/New Jersey MetroStars
- Tampa Bay Mutiny
Changes from 1995[]
- Creation of Major League Soccer
1998–1999[]
Lineup for 1998–1999[]
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- MetroStars
- Miami Fusion
- New England Revolution
- Tampa Bay Mutiny
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[]
Eastern Division[]
Lineup for 2000–2001[]
- D.C. United
- MetroStars
- Miami Fusion
- New England Revolution
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[]
Eastern Conference[]
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[]
- Chicago Fire
- Columbus Crew
- D.C. United
- Kansas City Wizards
- MetroStars
- New England Revolution
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
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 |
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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 |
Season | Team | Record | Playoffs result |
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1996 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 20–12–0^ (+15) | Lost Conference Finals |
1997 | D.C. United | 21–11–0^ (+17) | Won MLS Cup Finals |
1998 | D.C. United | 24–8–0^ (+30) | Lost MLS Cup Finals |
1999 | D.C. United | 23–9–0^ (+22) | Won MLS Cup Finals |
2000 | MetroStars | 17–12–3 (+8) | Lost Semifinals |
2001 | Miami Fusion† | 16–5–5 (+21) | Lost Semifinals |
2002 | New England Revolution | 12–14–2 (0) | Lost MLS Cup Finals |
2003 | Chicago Fire | 15–7–8 (+10) | Lost Conference Finals |
2004 | Columbus Crew SC | 12–5–13 (+8) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
2005 | New England Revolution | 17–7–8 (+18) | Lost MLS Cup Finals |
2006 | D.C. United | 15–7–10 (+14) | Lost Conference Finals |
2007 | D.C. United | 16–7–7 (+22) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
2008 | Columbus Crew SC | 17–7–6 (+14) | Won MLS Cup Finals |
2009 | Columbus Crew SC | 13–7–10 (+10) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
2010 | New York Red Bulls | 15–9–6 (+9) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
2011 | Sporting Kansas City | 13–9–12 (+10) | Lost Conference Finals |
2012 | Sporting Kansas City | 18–7–9 (+15) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
2013 | New York Red Bulls | 17–9–8 (+17) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
2014 | D.C. United | 17–9–8 (+15) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
2015 | New York Red Bulls | 18–10–6 (+19) | Lost Conference Finals |
^ – 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[]
- Western Conference (MLS)
- Central Division (MLS)
References[]
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