2011 in American soccer explained

Country:the United States
Soccer:yes
Season:2011
Division1:Supporters' Shield
Champions1:Los Angeles Galaxy
Division2:NASL
Champions2:NSC Minnesota Stars
Division3:USL Pro
Champions3:Orlando City
Division4:PDL
Champions4:Kitsap Pumas
Division5:NPSL
Champions5:Jacksonville United
Domestic:US Open Cup
Dchampions:Seattle Sounders FC
Leaguecup:MLS Cup
Lchampions:Los Angeles Galaxy
Prevseason:2010
Nextseason:2012
Flagicon:yes

The 2011 Season is the 99th season of competitive soccer in the United States.

National teams

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.

Men

Under-17

Women

Senior

2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

Under-17

Managerial changes

TeamOutgoingMannerDateTableIncomingDateTable
C.D. Chivas USAMartín VásquezFiredOctober 27, 20108th (Western Conference)
15th (Overall)
Robin FraserJanuary 4, 2011[1] Pre-season
Chicago FireCarlos de los CobosFiredMay 30, 20118th (Eastern Conference)
16th (Overall)
Frank KlopasMay 30, 2011[2] 8th (Eastern Conference)
16th (Overall)
United StatesBob BradleyFiredJuly 28, 2011Not AvailableJürgen KlinsmannJuly 29, 2011[3] Not Available
New England RevolutionSteve NicolMutual ConsentOctober 24, 20119th (Eastern Conference)
17th (Overall)
Jay HeapsNovember 15, 2011[4] Post-season
Colorado RapidsGary SmithFiredNovember 7, 20115th (Western Conference)
6th (Overall)
[5]

League tables

Men

Major League Soccer

See main article: article and 2011 Major League Soccer season.

Playoffs

See main article: article and 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs.

MLS Cup

See main article: article and MLS Cup 2011.

North American Soccer League

See main article: article and 2011 North American Soccer League season.

Finals

USL Pro

See also: 2011 USL Pro season.

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= Final

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Premier Development League

Women

Women's Professional Soccer

See also: 2011 Women's Professional Soccer season.

Women's Major League Soccer

See also: Women's Major League Soccer 2011.

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

See main article: article and 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Home teams listed on top of bracket. (AET): At Extra Time

Final

See main article: article and 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final.

Honors

Professional

Competition! Winner
U.S. Open CupSeattle Sounders FC
Major League SoccerMLS Supporters' ShieldLos Angeles Galaxy
MLS Cup
NASLRegular seasonCarolina RailHawks
PlayoffsNSC Minnesota Stars
USL ProRegular seasonOrlando City
Playoffs
Women! Competition! Winner
Women's Professional SoccerWestern New York Flash
W-LeagueAtlanta Silverbacks Women
Women's Premier Soccer LeagueOrange County Waves

Amateur

Men! Competition! Team
USL Premier Development LeagueKitsap Pumas
National Premier Soccer LeagueJacksonville United
NCAA Division I Soccer ChampionshipNorth Carolina
NCAA Division II Soccer ChampionshipFort Lewis College
NCAA Division III Soccer ChampionshipOhio Wesleyan University
NAIA Soccer ChampionshipLindsey Wilson (KY)
Women! Competition! Team
NCAA Division I Soccer ChampionshipStanford
NCAA Division II Soccer ChampionshipSaint Rose
NCAA Division III Soccer ChampionshipMessiah College
NAIA Soccer ChampionshipLee University (TN)

American clubs in international competitions

ClubCompetitionFinal round
Columbus Crew2010–11 CONCACAF Champions LeagueQuarterfinals
Real Salt LakeFinals
Colorado Rapids2011–12 CONCACAF Champions LeagueGroup stage
FC DallasGroup stage
Los Angeles GalaxyQuarterfinals
Seattle Sounders FCQuarterfinals

Seattle Sounders

Notes and References

  1. News: Chivas USA end coaching search, appoints Fraser as Head Coach. 4 January 2011 . 5 January 2011.
  2. News: Fire part ways with Carlos de los Cobos. 30 May 2011. 30 May 2011. 4 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131104214041/http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2011/05/fire-part-ways-carlos-de-los-cobos. dead.
  3. News: Klinsmann Named Head Coach of U.S. Men's National Team. 29 July 2011. 29 July 2011. 4 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131104214041/http://www.chicago-fire.com/news/2011/05/fire-part-ways-carlos-de-los-cobos. dead.
  4. News: Revolution parts ways with head coach Steve Nicol. 24 October 2011 . 26 October 2011.
  5. News: Rapids fire coach Gary Smith. ESPN.com . 7 November 2011 . 7 November 2011.