Toronto FC
Part of the Inside Major League Soccer series
Toronto FC played their first official game on April 7, 2007. Although the team struggled
at first, they improved and won the Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup in 2017. Learn more in Toronto FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Minnesota United FC
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Minnesota United FC made their Major League Soccer (MLS) debut in 2017. They qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 2019. Learn more in Minnesota United
FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
LA Galaxy
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LA Galaxy won their first Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup in 2002. Since then, the team has gone on to win it another five times. Learn more in LA Galaxy, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
New York City FC
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New York City FC is the first and only Major League Soccer (MLS) team located within the five boroughs of New York City. In 2023, the club plays its home games at Yankee Stadium, located in the Bronx. Learn more in New York City FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
CF Montréal
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The team that is now CF Montréal began as part of the American Professional Soccer League (APSL). The franchise joined Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2012. Learn more in CF Montréal, an Inside Major League
Soccer book.
Orlando City
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Orlando City SC made their Major League Soccer (MLS) debut in March 2015. In 2024, the reached the Easter Conference finals for the first time. Learn more in Orlando City SC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
New York Red Bulls
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The New York Red Bulls are the older of New York City's two Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. In 2024, the franchise reached its first MLS Cup final. Learn more in New York Red Bulls, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Charlotte FC
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Charlotte FC plays at the Bank of America Stadium. They share this building with the National Football League's (NFL's) Carolina Panthers. Learn more in Charlotte FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Atlanta United FC
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Atlanta has five professional sports franchises. Soccer team Atlanta United FC
was founded as the city's newest major sports franchise in 2014. Learn more in Atlanta United FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Portland Timbers
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The Portland Timbers joined Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2011 as an expansion team. Their first appearance in the MLS Cup final occurred in 2015. Learn more in Portland Timbers, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
FC Cincinnati
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FC Cincinnati was founded in 2015 as a United Soccer League (USL) club. The team played its first Major League Soccer (MLS) game in 2019. Learn more in FC Cincinnati, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Real Salt Lake
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In 2004, Major League Soccer (MLS) added two new expansion teams, one of which was Real Salt Lake. In 2009, the club defeated the LA Galaxy to win the MLS Cup. Learn more in Real Salt Lake, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
St. Louis City SC
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In 2023, St. Louis City SC became the 29th Major League Soccer (MLS) club. The team plays at Energizer Park, the largest urban pro-sports complex in the United States.
Learn more in St. Louis City SC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Vancouver Whitecaps
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC is one of three Canadian Major League Soccer (MLS) franchises. The team joined the league in 2011. Learn more in Vancouver Whitecaps FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
D.C. United
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On April 6, 1996, DC United played in the first Major League Soccer (MLS) game ever. Since then, the team has won the MLS Cup four times. Learn more in DC United, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Nashville SC
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In 2017, it was announced that Nashville, Tennessee, would gain a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. Nashville SC began MLS play in 2020. Learn more in Nashville SC,
an Inside Major League Soccer book
Colorado Rapids
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The Colorado Rapids are one of the original Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. They won their first MLS Cup in 2010. Learn more in Colorado Rapids, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Philadelphia Union
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Philadelphia Union played their first professional soccer game on March 25, 2010. The team won their first Supporters' Shield in 2020. Learn more in Philadelphia Union, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Austin FC
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Texas is home to three Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. Austin FC, based in Austin,
Texas, joined the league in 2021. Learn more in Austin FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Seattle Sounders FC
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A soccer team called the Seattle Sounders played professionally between 1974 and 1983, then again between 1994 and 2008. Today's Seattle Sounders became the 15th team in Major League Soccer (MLS), first playing in 2009. Learn more in Seattle Sounders FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
FC Dallas
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When FC Dallas began playing in 1995, they were known as the Dallas Burn. The team's name changed to its current one in 2005.
Learn more in FC Dallas, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Columbus Crew
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Columbus Crew began playing in 1996. The team's first major victory came in 2002, when they won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Learn more in Columbus Crew, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Los Angeles FC
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The Los Angeles Football Club was formed in 2014. The team was only the fifth in Major
League Soccer (MLS) history to reach the playoffs in its first year. Learn more in Los
Angeles FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Houston Dynamo FC
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The San Jose Earthquakes relocated to Houston in late 2005, becoming Houston Dynamo FC. The team quickly found success in their new home, winning two straight Major
League Soccer (MLS) Cups, in 2006 and 2007. Learn more in Houston Dynamo FC, an
Inside Major League Soccer book.
Inter Miami CF
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Inter Miami CF played their first Major League Soccer (MLS) game on March 1, 2020.
In 2023, the club shocked the soccer world by signing international superstar Lionel Messi. Learn more in Inter Miami CF, an Inside Major League Soccer book.
Chicago Fire FC
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The team that is now Chicago Fire FC was one of the first Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion teams. The team's name changed from Chicago Fire Soccer Club to its current one in 2019. Learn more in Chicago Fire FC, an Inside Major League Soccer book
