2001 in American soccer explained

The 2001 season was the 89th year of competitive soccer in the United States.

National team

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2002 FIFA World Cup qualification	10	5	2	3	11	8
International Friendly	5	1	1	3	3	4
Total	15	6	3	6	14	12

The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.

Top eight teams with the highest points clinch play-off berth, regardless of conference.
s =

Supporters Shield
x = Clinched playoff berth

Miami Fusion F.C. wins first tiebreaker with Chicago Fire (2-0 in head-to-head competition)
Columbus Crew wins first tiebreaker with San Jose Earthquakes (1-0-1 in head-to-head competition)
GP* (Games Played) = Season shorten due to 9/11 attacks.

Playoff bracket

Points system
Win = 3 Pts.
Loss = 0 Pts.
Draw = 1 Pt.
ASDET*=Added Sudden Death Extra Time (Game tie breaker)
SDET**=Sudden Death Extra Time

(Series tie breaker)
Teams will advance at 5 points.

See main article: MLS Cup 2001.

Home teams listed on top of bracket