List of American and Canadian soccer champions explained

Despite each receiving FIFA-affiliated status in 1913, both the United States and Canada have lacked a consistent, multi-division soccer system until recently. Consequently, the determination of champions has been problematic at times. The United States did not have a truly national top flight league until the FIFA-sanctioned United Soccer Association and the "outlaw" National Professional Soccer League, which had a network television contract, merged in November 1967 to form the North American Soccer League (NASL). The NASL considered the two pre-merge forerunner leagues as part of its history.

Before 1967, there were several regional and city leagues of various levels of quality. For example, the first and second incarnations of the American Soccer League constituted the premier level of professional soccer in the Northeastern United States, but they and teams from the St. Louis Soccer League would regularly defeat the best the other had to offer. These are only two of the most notable leagues of the regional era, as there were professional and amateur competitions in Chicago, California, the greater Western United States, Ontario, and Western Canada, among several other regions.

While the creation of the NASL in 1968 brought bonafide top-flight competition to the U.S. and Canada, its collapse in 1984 saw a temporary return to the fragmented regional structure. The merger of the Western Soccer League and third iteration of the American Soccer League created a national second division in the U.S. known as the American Professional Soccer League (APSL) in 1990. The APSL later absorbed the Canadian Soccer League, which at the time was an attempt at a wholly first division within Canada.

It was not until the establishment of Major League Soccer (MLS) in 1996 as part of FIFA's agreement to award the United States the 1994 World Cup that there was again a truly national, sanctioned first division in either country. Top Canadian teams resided at the second division until MLS expanded to Canada in 2007.

Given the tumultuous history of professional soccer in the United States and Canada, there is a broad history of champions of various kinds in both countries, both in leagues that comprised both nations and cups that were held in only one. This article takes into account all these competitions to compile an accurate listing of American and Canadian soccer champions with an eye towards maintaining continuity.

Background

For teams in the United States and Canada, there are three major domestic trophies.[1] [2]

The primary focus is the league championship, a postseason knockout tournament held between the best teams from the regular season. This is presently determined via the MLS Cup. American and Canadian sports leagues typically have such playoff systems. These have their roots in long travel distances common in U.S. and Canadian sports; to cut down on travel, leagues are typically aligned in geographic divisions and feature unbalanced schedules with teams playing more matches against opponents in the same division. Due to the unbalanced schedule typical in U.S. and Canadian leagues, not all teams face the same opponents, and some teams may not meet an even number of times during a regular season, if at all. This results in teams with identical records that have faced different opponents differing numbers of times, making team records alone an imperfect measure of league supremacy. The playoffs allow for head-to-head elimination-style competition between teams to counterbalance this.

Secondary is the recognition of the best regular season record (an accomplishment known as the league premiership in Australia and New Zealand, countries with similar league structure to the U.S. and Canada). The MLS team with the highest point total during the regular season is awarded the Supporters' Shield.

Thirdly, there are the two countries' respective domestic cup competitions: the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and the Canadian Championship. These tournaments are unique to soccer among professional sports in the U.S. and Canada, as no other major team sport conducts competition outside of regular league play.

Additionally, American and Canadian clubs participate in the CONCACAF Champions League, a continental club competition in which the United States is allocated four qualification spots and Canada one. For American clubs, the winners of the MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield, and U.S. Open Cup all qualify, along with the regular season conference champion that does not win the Shield. The lone Canadian berth is determined by the Canadian Championship. Finally, there is the world championship as determined by the FIFA Club World Cup, a berth to which is earned by winning the Champions League.

American and Canadian soccer clubs exist in a franchise system, rather than a promotion and relegation system. As a result, teams do not systematically move between levels each season. This is standard among American and Canadian major and minor sports leagues and is part of the franchise rights granted by the leagues. Recently, a trend has developed where a club from the lower divisions may be "promoted" via an expansion franchise awarded by Major League Soccer.

The results in this article come from the United States Soccer Federation,[3] the Canadian Soccer Association,[4] the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation,[5] and the American Soccer History Archives.[6]

Major titles

American competitions

At various times, Canadian clubs have competed in the top-tier of American soccer, either in place of or alongside a Canadian top-tier league. Currently, three Canadian clubs compete in Major League Soccer.

United Soccer Association (1967)

See also: United Soccer Association.

National Professional Soccer League (1967)

See also: National Professional Soccer League (1967).

North American Soccer League (1968–1984)

See also: North American Soccer League (1968–1984) and Soccer Bowl.

YearChampions Runners-upRunners-upLeading goalscorer(s)Goals
1968Atlanta ChiefsSan Diego TorosSan Diego TorosOakland Clippers John Kowalik (Chicago Mustangs)30
1969N/AN/AKansas City SpursAtlanta Chiefs Kaizer Motaung (Atlanta Chiefs)16
1970Rochester LancersWashington DartsWashington DartsAtlanta Chiefs Kirk Apostolidis (Dallas Tornado)16
1971Dallas TornadoAtlanta ChiefsRochester LancersAtlanta Chiefs Carlos Metidieri (Rochester Lancers)19
1972New York CosmosSt. Louis StarsNew York CosmosSt. Louis Stars Randy Horton (New York Cosmos)9[8]
1973Philadelphia AtomsDallas TornadoDallas TornadoPhiladelphia Atoms Warren Archibald (Miami Toros)
Ilija Mitic (Dallas Tornado)
12
1974Los Angeles AztecsMiami TorosLos Angeles AztecsMiami Toros Paul Child (San Jose Earthquakes)15
1975Tampa Bay RowdiesPortland TimbersPortland TimbersTampa Bay Rowdies Steve David (Miami Toros)23
1976Toronto Metros-CroatiaMinnesota KicksTampa Bay RowdiesNew York Cosmos Derek Smethurst (Tampa Bay Rowdies)20
1977Cosmos (2)#Seattle SoundersFt. Lauderdale StrikersDallas Tornado Steve David (Los Angeles Aztecs)26
1978Cosmos (3)#Tampa Bay RowdiesCosmos (2)Vancouver Whitecaps Giorgio Chinaglia (Cosmos)34
1979Vancouver WhitecapsTampa Bay RowdiesNew York Cosmos (3)Houston Hurricane Giorgio Chinaglia (New York Cosmos)26
1980New York Cosmos (4)Ft. Lauderdale StrikersNew York Cosmos (4)Seattle Sounders Giorgio Chinaglia (New York Cosmos)32
1981Chicago StingNew York CosmosNew York Cosmos (5)Chicago Sting Giorgio Chinaglia (New York Cosmos)29
1982New York Cosmos (5)Seattle SoundersNew York Cosmos (6)Seattle Sounders Ricardo Alonso (Jacksonville Tea Men)21
1983Tulsa RoughnecksToronto BlizzardNew York Cosmos (7)Vancouver Whitecaps Roberto Cabanas (New York Cosmos)25
1984Chicago Sting (2)Toronto BlizzardChicago StingSan Diego Sockers Steve Zungul (Golden Bay Earthquakes)20

Major League Soccer (1996–present)

See also: Major League Soccer and List of MLS Cup finals.

YearMLS Cup (Total)Runners-upSupporters' Shield (Total)Runners-upLeading goalscorer(s)Goals
1996D.C. UnitedLos Angeles GalaxyTampa Bay MutinyLos Angeles Galaxy Roy Lassiter (Tampa Bay Mutiny)27
1997D.C. United (2)Colorado RapidsD.C. UnitedKansas City Wizards Jaime Moreno (D.C. United)16
1998Chicago FireD.C. UnitedLos Angeles GalaxyD.C. United Stern John (Columbus Crew)26
1999D.C. United (3)Los Angeles GalaxyD.C. United (2)Los Angeles Galaxy Jason Kreis (Dallas Burn)
Roy Lassiter (D.C. United)
Stern John (Columbus Crew)
18
2000Kansas City WizardsChicago FireKansas City WizardsChicago Fire Mamadou Diallo (Tampa Bay Mutiny)26
2001San Jose EarthquakesLos Angeles GalaxyMiami FusionChicago Fire Alex Pineda Chacon (Miami Fusion)19
2002Los Angeles GalaxyNew England RevolutionLos Angeles Galaxy (2)San Jose Earthquakes Carlos Ruiz (Los Angeles Galaxy)24
2003San Jose Earthquakes (2)Chicago FireChicago FireSan Jose Earthquakes Carlos Ruiz (Los Angeles Galaxy)
Taylor Twellman (New England Revolution)
15
2004D.C. United (4)Kansas City WizardsColumbus CrewKansas City Wizards Brian Ching (San Jose Earthquakes)
Eddie Johnson (Dallas Burn)
12
2005Los Angeles Galaxy (2)New England RevolutionSan Jose EarthquakesNew England Revolution Taylor Twellman (New England Revolution)17
2006Houston DynamoNew England RevolutionD.C. United (3)FC Dallas Jeff Cunningham (Real Salt Lake)16
2007Houston Dynamo (2)New England RevolutionD.C. United (4)Chivas USA Luciano Emilio (D.C. United)20
2008Columbus CrewNew York Red BullsColumbus Crew (2)Houston Dynamo Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)20
2009Real Salt LakeLos Angeles GalaxyColumbus Crew (3)Los Angeles Galaxy Jeff Cunningham (FC Dallas)17
2010Colorado RapidsFC DallasLos Angeles Galaxy (3)Real Salt Lake Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)18
2011Los Angeles Galaxy (3)Houston DynamoLos Angeles Galaxy (4)Seattle Sounders FC Dwayne De Rosario (D.C. United)
Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
16
2012Los Angeles Galaxy (4)Houston DynamoSan Jose Earthquakes (2)Sporting Kansas City Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)27
2013Sporting Kansas City (2)Real Salt LakeNew York Red BullsSporting Kansas City Camilo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)22
2014Los Angeles Galaxy (5)New England RevolutionSeattle Sounders FCLos Angeles Galaxy Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls)27
2015Portland TimbersColumbus Crew SCNew York Red Bulls (2)FC Dallas Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC)
Kei Kamara (Columbus Crew SC)
22
2016Seattle Sounders FCToronto FCColorado Rapids Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls)24
2017Toronto FCSeattle Sounders FCNew York City FC Nemanja Nikolić (Chicago Fire)24
2018Atlanta United FCPortland TimbersNew York Red Bulls (3)Atlanta United FC Josef Martínez (Atlanta United FC)31
2019Seattle Sounders FC (2)Toronto FCLos Angeles FCNew York City FC Carlos Vela (Los Angeles FC)34
2020Columbus Crew SC (2)Seattle Sounders FCPhiladelphia UnionToronto FC Diego Rossi (Los Angeles FC)14
2021New York City FCPortland TimbersNew England RevolutionColorado Rapids Valentín Castellanos (New York City FC)19
2022Los Angeles FCPhiladelphia UnionLos Angeles FC (2)Philadelphia Union Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC)23
2023Columbus Crew (3)Los Angeles FCFC CincinnatiOrlando City SC Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC)20

U.S. Open Cup (1914–present)

See also: History of the U.S. Open Cup.

Historical era
YearChampions ScoreRunners–upVenueLocationAttendance
1914Brooklyn Field Club2–1Brooklyn CelticCoates FieldPawtucket, Rhode Island10,000
1915Bethlehem Steel F.C.3–1Brooklyn CelticTaylor FieldBethlehem, Pennsylvania7,500
1916Bethlehem Steel F.C. (2)1–0Fall River RoversCoates FieldPawtucket, Rhode Island10,000
1917Fall River Rovers1–0Bethlehem Steel F.C.Coates FieldPawtucket, Rhode Island7,000
1918Bethlehem Steel F.C. (3)2–2 (a.e.t.)
3–0
Fall River RoversCoates Field
Federal League Grounds
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Harrison, New Jersey
13,000
10,000
1919Bethlehem Steel F.C. (4)2–0Paterson F.C.Athletic FieldFall River, Massachusetts9,000
1920Ben Millers2–1Fore RiverHandlan's ParkSt. Louis, Missouri12,000
1921Brooklyn Robins Dry Dock4–2St. Louis Scullin Steel F.C.Athletic FieldFall River, Massachusetts6,000
1922St. Louis Scullin Steel F.C.3–2Todd ShipyardHigh School FieldSt. Louis, Missouri8,568
1923Paterson F.C.2–2 (a.e.t.)St. Louis Scullin Steel F.C.Federal League GroundsHarrison, New Jersey15,000
1924Fall River F.C.4–2St. Louis Vesper BuickHigh School FieldSt. Louis, Missouri14,000
1925Shawsheen Indians3–0Chicago Canadian ClubMark's StadiumNorth Tiverton, Rhode Island2,500
1926Bethlehem Steel F.C. (5)7–2Ben MillersEbbets FieldBrooklyn, New York18,000
1927Fall River F.C. (2)7–0Holley Carburetor F.C.University of Detroit StadiumDetroit10,000
1928New York Nationals1–1 (a.e.t.)
3–0
Chicago BricklayersPolo Grounds
Soldier Field
New York City
Chicago
16,000
15,000
1929New York Hakoah2–0
3–0
St. Louis Madison KennelSportsman's Park
Dexter Park
St. Louis, Missouri
Woodhaven, New York
15,000
21,583
1930Fall River F.C. (3)7–2
2–1
Cleveland Bruell InsurancePolo Grounds
Luna Park
New York City
Cleveland
10,000
3,500
1931Fall River F.C. (4)6–2
1–1
2–0
Chicago BricklayersPolo Grounds
Mills Stadium
Sparta Field
New York City
Chicago
Chicago
12,000
8,000
4,500
1932New Bedford Whalers3–3
5–2
Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.Sportsman's Park
Sportsman's Park
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
7,181
7,371
1933Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.1–0
2–1
New York AmericansSportsman's Park
Starlight Park
St. Louis, Missouri
Bronx, New York
15,200
4,200
1934Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C. (2)4–2 (a.e.t.)
2–3
5–0
Pawtucket RangersWalsh Memorial Stadium
Coates Field
Walsh Memorial Stadium
St. Louis, Missouri
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
St. Louis, Missouri
7,122
4,500
7,657
1935St. Louis Central Breweries (3)5–2
1–1 (a.e.t.)
1–3
Pawtucket RangersWalsh Memorial Stadium
Coates Field
Newark School Stadium
St. Louis Missouri
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Newark, New Jersey
4,500
4,000
3,000
1936Philadelphia German-Americans2–2
3–0
St. Louis ShamrocksWalsh Memorial Stadium
Rifle Club Grounds
St Louis, Missouri
Philadelphia
3,400
8,000
1937New York Americans0–1
4–2
St. Louis ShamrocksPublic Schools Stadium
Starlight Park
St. Louis, Missouri
Bronx, New York
5,083
6,000
1938Chicago Sparta3–0
3–2
Brooklyn St. Mary's CelticSparta Stadium
Starlight Park
Chicago
Bronx, New York
4,000
10,000
1939Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic1–0
4–1
Chicago Manhattan BeerSparta Stadium
Starlight Park
Chicago
Bronx, New York
5,000
8,000
1940Baltimore S.C. & Chicago Sparta (2)0–0
2–2
co-championsBugle Field
Sparta Stadium
Baltimore
Chicago
N/A
1941Pawtucket F.C.4–2
4–3
Detroit ChryslerN/APawtucket, Rhode Island
Detroit
N/A
1942Pittsburgh Gallatin2–1
4–2
Pawtucket F.C.Legion Field
Coates Field
Donora, Pennsylvania
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
N/A
1943Brooklyn Hispano2–2
3–2
Morgan StrasserStarlight Park
Starlight Park
Bronx, New York
Bronx, New York
N/A
1944Brooklyn Hispano (2)4–0Morgan StrasserPolo GroundsNew York CityN/A
1945Brookhattan4–1
2–1
Cleveland AmericansStarlight Park
Shaw Field
Bronx, New York
Cleveland, Ohio
N/A
1946Chicago Viking A.A.1–1
2–1
Ponta Delgada S.C.Mark's Stadium
Comiskey Park
North Tiverton, Rhode Island
Chicago
N/A
1947Ponta Delgada S.C.6–1
3–2
Chicago SpartaN/A
Sparta Stadium
Fall River, Massachusetts
Chicago
N/A
1948St. Louis Simpkins-Ford3–2Brookhattan-GaliciaSportsman's ParkSt. Louis, Missouri2,226
1949Morgan Strasser0–1
4–2
Philadelphia NationalsHolmes Stadium
Bridgeville Park
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
N/A
1,000
1950St. Louis Simpkins-Ford (2)2–0
1–1
Ponta Delgada S.C.N/ASt. Louis, Missouri
Tiverton, Rhode Island
N/A
1951New York German-Hungarians2–4
6–2
Heidelberg S.C.N/A
Metropolitan Oval
Pittsburgh
Queens, New York
N/A
1952Harmarville Hurricanes3–4
4–1
Philadelphia NationalsN/APhiladelphia
Harmarville, Pennsylvania
N/A
1953Chicago Falcons2–0
1–0
Harmarville HurricanesSparta Stadium
N/A
Chicago
Harmarville, Pennsylvania
N/A
1954New York Americans (2)1–1
2–0
St. Louis Kutis S.C.N/A
Triborough Stadium
St. Louis, Missouri
Randall's Island, New York
N/A
1955S.C. Eintracht2–0Los Angeles DanesRancho La Cienega StadiumLos AngelesN/A
1956Harmarville Hurricanes (2)0–1
3–1
Chicago SchwabenN/AChicago
Harmarville, Pennsylvania
N/A
1957St. Louis Kutis S.C.3–0
3–1
New York HakoahN/A
Zerega Oval
St. Louis, Missouri
Bronx, New York
N/A
1958Los Angeles Kickers2–1 Baltimore PompeiN/ABaltimore, MarylandN/A
1959McIlvaine Canvasbacks4–3Fall River S.C.Rancho La Cienega StadiumLos AngelesN/A
1960Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals5–3 Los Angeles KickersEdison FieldPhiladelphiaN/A
1961Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals (2)2–2
5–2
Los Angeles ScotsRancho La Cienega Stadium
N/A
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
N/A
1962New York Hungaria3–2San Francisco ScotsEintracht OvalNew York CityN/A
1963Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals (3)1–0 Los Angeles ArmeniansN/APhiladelphiaN/A
1964Los Angeles Kickers (2)2–2
2–0
Philadelphia Ukrainian NationalsCambria Field
Wrigley Field
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
N/A
1965New York Ukrainians1–1
4–1
Chicago HansaUkrainians Field
Hanson Stadium
New York City
Chicago
N/A
1966Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals (4)1–0
3–0
Orange County SCRancho La Cienega Stadium
N/A
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
N/A
1967Greek American AA4–2Orange County SCEintracht OvalNew York City2,500
1968Greek American AA (2)1–1
1–0
Chicago OlympicHanson Stadium
Eintracht Oval
Chicago
New York City
N/A
1969Greek American AA (3)1–0Montabello ArmeniansN/AN/AN/A
1970Elizabeth S.C.2–1Los Angeles CroatiaN/AN/AN/A
1971New York Hota6–4 San Pedro YugoslavsN/AN/AN/A
1972Elizabeth S.C. (2)1–0San Pedro YugoslavsN/AN/AN/A
1973Maccabi Los Angeles5–3 Cleveland InterRancho La Cienega StadiumLos AngelesN/A
1974Greek American AA (4)2–0Chicago CroatianN/AN/AN/A
1975Maccabi Los Angeles (2)1–0New York Inter-GiulianaN/AN/AN/A
1976San Francisco A.C.1–0New York Inter-GiulianaN/AN/AN/A
1977Maccabi Los Angeles (3)5–1Philadelphia United German-HungariansN/AN/AN/A
1978Maccabi Los Angeles (4)2–0Bridgeport Vasco da GamaN/AN/AN/A
1979Brooklyn Dodgers S.C.2–1Chicago CroatianN/AN/AN/A
1980New York Pancyprian-Freedoms3–2Maccabi Los AngelesN/AN/AN/A
1981Maccabi Los Angeles (5)5–1Brooklyn Dodgers S.C.N/AN/AN/A
1982New York Pancyprian-Freedoms (2)4–3 Maccabi Los AngelesN/AN/AN/A
1983New York Pancyprian-Freedoms (3)4–3St. Louis Kutis S.C.N/AN/AN/A
1984New York AO Krete4–2San Pedro YugoslavsN/AN/AN/A
1985San Francisco Greek American2–1St. Louis Kutis S.C.N/AN/AN/A
1986St. Louis Kutis S.C. (2)1–0San Pedro YugoslavsN/AN/AN/A
1987Club España0–0
(3–2 pen.)
Seattle Mitre EaglesN/AN/AN/A
1988St. Louis Busch S.C.San Francisco Greek AmericanSt. Louis Soccer ParkFenton, MissouriN/A
1989St. Petersburg KickersGreek American AASt. Louis Soccer ParkFenton, MissouriN/A
1990A.A.C. Eagles2–1Brooklyn ItaliansKuntz StadiumIndianapolis3,116
1991Brooklyn Italians (2)1–0Richardson RocketsBrooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, New YorkN/A
1992San Jose Oaks2–1Bridgeport Vasco da GamaKuntz StadiumIndianapolis2,500
1993San Francisco CD Mexico5–0Philadelphia United German-HungariansKuntz StadiumIndianapolisN/A
1994San Francisco Greek American (2)3–0Milwaukee BavariansGerman-Hungarian FieldOakford, Pennsylvania400
Modern era
YearChampions ScoreRunners–upVenueLocationAttendance
1995Richmond Kickers1–1
(4–2 pen.)
El Paso PatriotsSocorro SportsplexEl Paso, Texas7,378
1996D.C. United3–0Rochester RhinosRFK StadiumWashington, D.C.7,234
1997Dallas Burn0–0
(5–3 pen.)
D.C. UnitedCarroll Stadium at IUPUIIndianapolis9,766
1998Chicago FireColumbus CrewSoldier FieldChicago18,615
1999Rochester Rhinos2–0Colorado RapidsCrew StadiumColumbus, Ohio4,555
2000Chicago Fire (2)2–1Miami FusionSoldier FieldChicago19,146
2001Los Angeles GalaxyNew England RevolutionTitan StadiumFullerton, California4,195
2002Columbus Crew1–0Los Angeles GalaxyCrew StadiumColumbus, Ohio6,054
2003Chicago Fire (3)1–0MetroStarsGiants StadiumEast Rutherford, New Jersey5,183
2004Kansas City WizardsChicago FireArrowhead StadiumKansas City, Missouri8,819
2005Los Angeles Galaxy (2)1–0FC DallasHome Depot CenterCarson, California10,000
2006Chicago Fire (4)3–1Los Angeles GalaxyToyota ParkBridgeview, Illinois8,185
2007New England Revolution3–2FC DallasPizza Hut ParkFrisco, Texas10,618
2008D.C. United (2)2–1Charleston BatteryRFK StadiumWashington, D.C.8,212
2009Seattle Sounders FC2–1D.C. UnitedRFK StadiumWashington, D.C.17,329
2010Seattle Sounders FC (2)2–1Columbus CrewQwest FieldSeattle31,311
2011Seattle Sounders FC (3)2–0Chicago FireCenturyLink FieldSeattle35,615
2012Sporting Kansas City (2)1–1
(3–2 pen.)
Seattle Sounders FCLivestrong Sporting ParkKansas City, Kansas18,863
2013D.C. United (3)1–0Real Salt LakeRio Tinto StadiumSandy, Utah17,608
2014Seattle Sounders FC (4)Philadelphia UnionPPL ParkChester, Pennsylvania15,256
2015Sporting Kansas City (3)1–1
(7–6 pen.)
Philadelphia UnionPPL ParkChester, Pennsylvania14,463
2016FC Dallas (2)4–2New England RevolutionToyota StadiumFrisco, Texas16,612
2017Sporting Kansas City (4)2–1New York Red BullsChildren's Mercy ParkKansas City, Kansas21,523
2018Houston Dynamo3–0Philadelphia UnionBBVA Compass StadiumHouston, Texas16,060
2019Atlanta United FC2–1Minnesota United FCMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, Georgia35,709
2020Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic[9]
2021Canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic[10]
Orlando City SC3–0Sacramento Republic FCExploria StadiumOrlando, Florida25,527
Houston Dynamo (2)2–1Inter Miami CFDRV PNK StadiumFort Lauderdale, Florida20,288

Canadian competitions

See main article: List of Canadian men's soccer champions.

Canadian Championship

YearChampions Score
(if applicable)
Runners–up
2008Montreal ImpactRound-robinToronto FC
2009Toronto FCVancouver Whitecaps
2010Toronto FC (2)Vancouver Whitecaps
2011Toronto FC (3)1–1
2–1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2012Toronto FC (4)1–1
1–0
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2013Montreal Impact (2)0–0
2–2 (a)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2014Montreal Impact (3)1–1
1–0
Toronto FC
2015Vancouver Whitecaps FC2–2
2–0
Montreal Impact
2016Toronto FC (5)1–0
1–2 (a)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2017Toronto FC (6)1–1
2–1
Montreal Impact
2018Toronto FC (7)2–2
5–2
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2019Montreal Impact (4)1–0
0–1 (3–1 pen.)
Toronto FC
2020Toronto FC (8)1–1 (5–4 pen.)[11] Forge FC
2021CF Montréal (5)1–0Toronto FC
2022Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2)1–1 (5–3 pen.)Toronto FC
2023Vancouver Whitecaps FC (3)2–1CF Montréal

Multiple majors in one season

Trebles

In 2017, Toronto FC completed a treble of Supporters' Shield, MLS Cup and Canadian Championship, the first treble of any kind achieved by either an American or Canadian club since the beginning of Major League Soccer in 1996.

Doubles

Listed here are the teams to achieve two major accomplishments in one season since 1968.

YearClub (number of doubles)Honors
1972New York CosmosBest regular season record, NASL Final
1974Los Angeles AztecsBest regular season record, NASL Final
1978Cosmos (2)Best regular season record, Soccer Bowl
1980New York Cosmos (3)Best regular season record, Soccer Bowl
1982New York Cosmos (4)Best regular season record, Soccer Bowl
1984Chicago StingBest regular season record, NASL Finals
1996D.C. UnitedMLS Cup, U.S. Open Cup
1997D.C. United (2)Supporters' Shield, MLS Cup
1998Chicago FireMLS Cup, U.S. Open Cup
1999D.C. United (3)Supporters' Shield, MLS Cup
2000Kansas City WizardsSupporters' Shield, MLS Cup
2002Los Angeles GalaxySupporters' Shield, MLS Cup
2003Chicago Fire (2)U.S. Open Cup, Supporters' Shield
2005Los Angeles Galaxy (2)U.S. Open Cup, MLS Cup
2008Columbus CrewSupporters' Shield, MLS Cup
2011Los Angeles Galaxy (3)Supporters' Shield, MLS Cup
2014Seattle Sounders FCU.S. Open Cup, Supporters' Shield
2016FC DallasU.S. Open Cup, Supporters' Shield
2022Los Angeles FCSupporters' Shield, MLS Cup

Overall totals

Defunct franchises: .

TeamD1 League
Championship
D1 Regular
Season
Domestic
Cup
Continental
Championship
TotalLast
Major
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 5 5 3 0 13 2023 DC
D.C. United 4 4 3 2 13 2013 DC
5 7 0 0 12 1983 RS
Los Angeles Galaxy 5 4 2 1 12 2014 LC
Toronto FC 1 1 8 0 10 2020 DC
Seattle Sounders FC 2 1 4 1 8 2022 CC
Columbus Crew 3 3 1 0 7 2023 LC
Sporting Kansas City 2 1 4 0 7 2017 DC
Chicago Fire FC 1 1 4 0 6 2006 DC
CF Montréal 0 0 5 0 5 2021 DC
San Jose Earthquakes 2 2 0 0 4 2012 RS
Houston Dynamo FC 2 0 2 0 4 2023 DC
2 1 0 0 3 1984 LC
Los Angeles FC 1 2 0 0 3 2022 LC
New York Red Bulls 0 3 0 0 3 2018 RS
FC Dallas 0 1 2 0 3 2016 RS
Portland Timbers 1 1 0 0 2 2015 LC
Tampa Bay Rowdies 1 1 0 0 2 1976 RS
1 1 0 0 2 1974 LC
1 1 0 0 2 1973 RS
Rochester Lancers 1 1 0 0 2 1971 RS
1 1 0 0 2 1967 LC
Atlanta United FC 1 0 1 0 2 2019 DC
0 2 0 0 2 1977 RS
New England Revolution 0 1 1 0 2 2021 RS
New York City FC 1 0 0 0 1 2021 LC
Colorado Rapids 1 0 0 0 1 2010 LC
Real Salt Lake 1 0 0 0 1 2009 LC
1 0 0 0 1 1983 LC
1 0 0 0 1 1976 LC
1 0 0 0 1 1973 LC
1 0 0 0 1 1968 LC
1 0 0 0 1 1967 LC
FC Cincinnati 0 1 0 0 1 2023 RS
Philadelphia Union 0 1 0 0 1 2020 RS
0 1 0 0 1 2001 RS
0 1 0 0 1 1996 RS
0 1 0 0 1 1969 RS
0 1 0 0 1 1968 RS
0 1 0 0 1 1967 RS
Orlando City SC 0 0 1 0 1 2022 DC
0 0 1 0 1 1999 DC
Richmond Kickers 0 0 1 0 1 1995 DC

Minor titles

Division 2 leagues

Before the 1976 season, the American Soccer League placed its first teams on the west coast, going national. For the first time, the United States and Canada had a national-level second-division league. For 2017 the USSF granted provisional D2 status for both the NASL and the USL.

YearChampionsRunners-upRegular seasonRunners-up
1976Los Angeles SkyhawksNew York ApolloLos Angeles SkyhawksTacoma Tides
1977New Jersey AmericansSacramento SpiritsNew Jersey AmericansSacramento Spirits
1978New York ApolloLos Angeles SkyhawksNew York ApolloLos Angeles Skyhawks
1979Sacramento GoldColumbus MagicCalifornia SunshineColumbus Magic
1980Pennsylvania StonersSacramento SpiritPennsylvania StonersNew York United
1981Carolina Lightnin'New York UnitedNew York UnitedPennsylvania Stoners
1982Detroit ExpressOklahoma City SlickersDetroit ExpressOklahoma City Slickers
1983Jacksonville Tea MenPennsylvania StonersJacksonville Tea MenDallas Americans
1984Fort Lauderdale SunHouston DynamosOklahoma City StampedeFort Lauderdale Sun
1985South Florida Sun (2)Dallas AmericansSouth Florida SunDallas Americans
1986no USSF sanctioned Division 2 league
1987
1988Washington DiplomatsFort Lauderdale StrikersNew Jersey EaglesFort Lauderdale Strikers
1989Fort Lauderdale StrikersSan Diego NomadsWashington StarsBoston Bolts
1990Maryland BaysSan Francisco Bay BlackhawksFort Lauderdale StrikersMaryland Bays
1991San Francisco Bay BlackhawksAlbany CapitalsMaryland BaysSan Francisco Bay Blackhawks
1992Colorado FoxesTampa Bay RowdiesColorado FoxesTampa Bay Rowdies
1993Colorado Foxes (2)Los Angeles SalsaVancouver 86ers (6)Colorado Foxes
1994Montreal ImpactColorado FoxesSeattle SoundersLos Angeles Salsa
1995Seattle SoundersAtlanta RuckusMontreal ImpactSeattle Sounders
1996
(AL, SL)
AL: Seattle Sounders (2)
SL: California Jaguars
AL: Rochester Rhinos
SL: Richmond Kickers
AL: Montreal Impact (2)
SL: Carolina Dynamo
AL: Colorado Foxes
SL: California Jaguars
1997Milwaukee RampageCarolina DynamoMontreal Impact (3)Hershey Wildcats
1998Rochester RhinosMinnesota ThunderRochester RhinosSan Diego Flash
1999Minnesota ThunderRochester RhinosRochester Rhinos (2)San Diego Flash
2000Rochester Rhinos (2)Minnesota ThunderMinnesota ThunderMilwaukee Rampage
2001Rochester Rhinos (3)Hershey WildcatsRichmond KickersHershey Wildcats
2002Milwaukee Rampage (2)Richmond KickersSeattle Sounders (2)Charleston Battery
2003Charleston BatteryMinnesota ThunderMilwaukee Wave UnitedMontreal Impact
2004Montreal Impact (2)Seattle SoundersPortland TimbersMontreal Impact
2005Seattle Sounders (3)Richmond KickersMontreal Impact (4)Rochester Rhinos
2006Vancouver Whitecaps (5)Rochester RhinosMontreal Impact (5)Rochester Rhinos
2007Seattle Sounders (4)Atlanta SilverbacksSeattle Sounders (3)Portland Timbers
2008Vancouver Whitecaps (6)Puerto Rico IslandersPuerto Rico IslandersVancouver Whitecaps
2009Montreal Impact (3)Vancouver WhitecapsPortland Timbers (2)Carolina RailHawks
2010Puerto Rico IslandersCarolina RailHawksRochester Rhinos (3)Carolina RailHawks
2011Minnesota StarsFort Lauderdale StrikersCarolina RailHawksPuerto Rico Islanders
2012Tampa Bay RowdiesMinnesota StarsSan Antonio ScorpionsTampa Bay Rowdies
2013New York CosmosAtlanta SilverbacksCarolina RailHawks (2)Tampa Bay Rowdies
2014San Antonio ScorpionsFort Lauderdale StrikersMinnesota United FCSan Antonio Scorpions
2015New York Cosmos (2)Ottawa Fury FCNew York CosmosOttawa Fury FC
2016New York Cosmos (3)Indy ElevenNew York Cosmos (2)Indy Eleven
2017
(NASL, USL)
NASL: San Francisco Deltas
USL: Louisville City FC
NASL: New York Cosmos
USL: Swope Park Rangers
NASL: Miami FC
USL: Real Monarchs
NASL: San Francisco Deltas
USL: Louisville City FC
2018Louisville City FC (2)Phoenix Rising FCFC CincinnatiOrange County SC
2019Real MonarchsLouisville City FCPhoenix Rising FCPittsburgh Riverhounds SC
2020Championship final cancelled[12] Reno 1868 FCPhoenix Rising FC
2021Orange County SCTampa Bay RowdiesTampa Bay RowdiesPhoenix Rising FC
2022San Antonio FCLouisville City FCSan Antonio FCLouisville City FC
2023Phoenix Rising FCCharleston BatteryPittsburgh Riverhounds SCSacramento Republic FC

Division 3 leagues

YearChampionsRunners-upRegular seasonRunners-up
1991Richardson RocketsNew Mexico ChilesMemphis RoguesRichardson Rockets
1992Palo Alto FirebirdsTucson AmigosDallas RocketsEl Paso Patriots
1993Greensboro DynamoOrlando LionsOrlando LionsSan Jose Hawks
1994Greensboro Dynamo (2)Minnesota ThunderMinnesota ThunderMilwaukee Rampage
1995Long Island Rough RidersMinnesota ThunderMinnesota Thunder (2)Long Island Rough Riders
1996Charleston BatteryCharlotte EaglesCharlotte EaglesCentral Jersey Riptide
1997Albuquerque GeckosCharlotte EaglesMyrtle Beach SeadawgsAlbuquerque Geckos
1998Chicago StingersNew Hampshire PhantomsMiami BreakersIndiana Blast
1999Western Mass PioneersSouth Jersey BaronsChico RooksTexas Toros
2000Charlotte EaglesNew Jersey StallionsNew Jersey StallionsTexas Rattlers
2001Utah BlitzzGreenville LionsUtah BlitzzChico Rooks
2002Long Island Rough Riders (2)Wilmington HammerheadsUtah Blitzz (2)Wilmington Hammerheads
2003Wilmington HammerheadsWestchester FlamesCarolina DynamoLong Island Rough Riders
2004Utah Blitzz (2)Charlotte EaglesPittsburgh RiverhoundsCharlotte Eagles
2005Charlotte Eagles (2)Western Mass PioneersWestern Mass PioneersCharlotte Eagles
2006Richmond KickersCharlotte EaglesRichmond KickersCharlotte Eagles
2007Harrisburg City IslandersRichmond KickersRichmond Kickers (2)Cleveland City Stars
2008Cleveland City StarsCharlotte EaglesCharlotte Eagles (2)Richmond Kickers
2009Richmond Kickers (2)Charlotte EaglesWilmington HammerheadsRichmond Kickers
2010Charleston Battery (2)Richmond KickersCharleston BatteryRichmond Kickers
2011Orlando CityHarrisburg City IslandersOrlando CityWilmington Hammerheads
2012Charleston Battery (3)Wilmington HammerheadsOrlando City (2)Rochester Rhinos
2013Orlando City (2)Charlotte EaglesRichmond Kickers (3)Orlando City
2014Sacramento RepublicHarrisburg City IslandersOrlando City (3)Sacramento Republic
2015Rochester RhinosLA Galaxy IIRochester RhinosLouisville City FC
2016New York Red Bulls IISwope Park RangersNew York Red Bulls IILouisville City FC
2017no USSF sanctioned Division 3 league
2018no USSF sanctioned Division 3 league
USL1: 2019North Texas SCGreenville Triumph SCNorth Texas SCLansing Ignite FC
NISA: 2019–20 Fall
NISA: 2019–20 Spring
No overall association champion decided
Season not complete due to the COVID-19 pandemic
USL1: 2020Greenville Triumph SCUnion OmahaGreenville Triumph SCUnion Omaha
NISA: 2020–21 Fall
NISA: 2020–21 Spring
Detroit City FCLos Angeles ForceFall: Detroit City FC
Spring: Los Angeles Force
Fall: Oakland Roots SC
Spring: Chattanooga FC
USL1: 2021
NISA: 2021
USL1: Union Omaha
NISA: Detroit City FC (2)
USL1: Greenville Triumph SC
NISA: California United Strikers FC
USL1: Union Omaha
NISA: Detroit City FC (2)
USL1: Greenville Triumph SC
NISA: California United Strikers FC
USL1: 2022
NISA: 2022
MLSNP: 2022
USL1: Tormenta FC
NISA: Michigan Stars FC
MLSNP: Columbus Crew 2
USL1: Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
NISA: Albion San Diego
MLSNP: St. Louis City SC 2
USL1: Richmond Kickers (4)
NISA: California United Strikers FC
MLSNP: Columbus Crew 2
USL1: Greenville Triumph SC
NISA: Chattanooga FC
MLSNP: St. Louis City SC 2
USL1: 2023
NISA: 2023
MLSNP: 2023
USL1: North Carolina FC
NISA: Flower City Union
MLSNP: Austin FC II
USL1: Charlotte Independence
NISA: Michigan Stars FC
MLSNP: Columbus Crew 2
USL1: Union Omaha (2)
NISA: Chattanooga FC
MLSNP: Colorado Rapids 2
USL1: North Carolina FC
NISA: Michigan Stars FC
MLSNP: Crown Legacy FC

Other titles

American Cup (1885–1924)

YearWinnerRunner-up
1885Clark O.N.T.New York
1886Clark O.N.T.Kearny Rangers
1887Clark O.N.T.Kearny Rangers
1888Fall River RoversNewark Almas
1889Fall River RoversNewark Caledonians
1890Fall River OlympicsKearny Rovers
1891Fall River East EndsBrooklyn Longfellows
1892Fall River East EndsNew York Thistle
1893Pawtucket Free WanderersNew York Thistle
1894Fall River OlympicsPaterson True Blues
1895Newark CaledonianPawtucket Free Wanderers
1896Paterson True BluesFall River Olympics
1897Philadelphia ManzPaterson True Blues
1898Arlington A.A.Kearny A.C.
1899–1905No competition
1906West Hudson A.A.Paterson True Blues
1907Clark A.A.Kearny Scots
1908West Hudson A.A.Paterson True Blues
1909Paterson True BluesEast Newark Clark A.A.
1910Disston A.A.Kearny Scots
1911Howard & BulloughPhiladelphia Hibernian
1912West Hudson A.A.Paterson Rangers
1913Paterson True BluesDisston A.A.
1914Bethlehem Steel F.C.Disston A.A.
1915Kearny ScotsBrooklyn Celtic
1916Bethlehem Steel F.C.Kearny Scots
1917Bethlehem Steel F.C.West Hudson A.A.
1918Bethlehem Steel F.C.Babcock & Wilcox
1919Bethlehem Steel F.C.Paterson F.C.
1920Brooklyn Robins Dry DockBethlehem Steel F.C.
1921Brooklyn Robins Dry DockFore River
1922no competition
1923Fleisher YarnJ&P Coats
1924Bethlehem Steel F.C.Fall River F.C.

National Association Football League (1895–1921)

YearWinnerRunners-up
1895Centreville A.C.Kearny Scots
1895–96no records exist
1896–97Centreville A.C.Brooklyn Wanderers
1897–98Paterson True BluesKearny Scots
1898–99Paterson True BluesKearny Arlington
1906–07West Hudson A.A.Kearny Scots
1907–08Newark FCPaterson Rangers
1908–09East Newark Clark A.A.
West Hudson A.A.
1909–10West Hudson A.A.Jersey A.C.
1910–11Jersey A.C.Paterson Wilberforce
1911–12West Hudson A.A.Paterson Wilberforce
1912–13West Hudson A.A.Paterson True Blues
1913–14Brooklyn F.C.West Hudson A.A.
1914–15West Hudson A.A.Jersey A.C.
1915–16Harrison Alley BoysKearny Scots
1916–17Jersey A.C.Kearny Scots
1917–18Paterson F.C.Bethlehem Steel F.C.
1918–19Bethlehem Steel F.C.Philadelphia Merchant Ship
1919–20Bethlehem Steel F.C.Erie A.A.
1920–21Bethlehem Steel F.C.New York F.C.

American Soccer League I (1921–1933)

See also: American Soccer League (1921–1933).

The American Soccer League was the most prominent soccer league in the United States during the early 20th century.[13] Some modern sources consider it to have been a major professional league.[14]

YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
1921–22Philadelphia F.C.New York F.C.Harold Brittan
1922–23J. & P. Coats F.C.Bethlehem Steel F.C.Daniel McNiven
1923–24Bethlehem SteelArchie Stark
1924–25Fall River F.C. (2)Bethlehem SteelArchie Stark
1925–26Fall River F.C. (3)New Bedford WhalersAndy Stevens
1926–27Boston S.C.Davey Brown
1927–28New Bedford WhalersAndy Stevens
1928–29Fall River F.C. (4)Brooklyn WanderersWerner Nilsen
János Nehadoma
1929Fall River F.C. (5)Providence F.C.Bill Paterson
1930Fall River F.C. (6)New Bedford WhalersJerry Best
1931New Bedford WhalersBob McIntyre
1932Hakoah All-StarsBert Patenaude
1932–33Pawtucket Rangers

American Soccer League II (1933–1975)

YearWinner Runners-upTop scorerMVP
1933–34Kearny Irish (1)New York AmericansArchie Stark
Razzo Carroll
not awarded
1934–35Philadelphia German-Americans (1)New York AmericansMillard Lang
1935–36New York Americans (1)Baltimore CantonAlex Rae
1936–37Kearny Scots (1)Brooklyn HispanoCharlie Ernst
1937–38Kearny Scots (2)Brooklyn St. Mary's CelticFabri Salcedo
1938–39Kearny Scots (3)Philadelphia German-AmericansBert Patenaude
1939–40Kearny Scots (4)Baltimore S.C.Charlie Ernst
1940–41Kearny Scots (5)Philadelphia German-AmericansFabri Salcedo
1941–42Philadelphia Americans (2)BrookhattanJohn Nanoski
1942–43Brooklyn Hispano (1)BrookhattanChappie Sheppell
1943–44Philadelphia Americans (3)Brooklyn WanderersTommy Marshall
1944–45Brookhattan (1)Philadelphia AmericansJohn NanoskiSteve Rozbora
1945–46Baltimore Americans (1)Brooklyn HispanoFabri SalcedoRay McFaul
1946–47Philadelphia Americans (4)Brooklyn WanderersBill FisherServile Mervine
1947–48Philadelphia Americans (5)Kearny ScotsNicholas KropfelderJohn O'Connell
1948–49Philadelphia Nationals (1)New York AmericansPito VillanonJohn O'Connell
1949–50Philadelphia Nationals (2)Kearny CelticJoe GaetjensJoe Maca
1950–51Philadelphia Nationals (3)Kearny CelticNicholas KropfelderJohn Donald
1951–52Philadelphia Americans (6)Kearny ScotsDick RobertsBenny McLaughlin
1952–53Philadelphia Nationals (4)Newark PortuguesePito VillanonPito Villanon
1953–54New York Americans (2)BrookhattanJack CalderCyril Hannaby
1954–55Uhrik Truckers (7)Brooklyn HispanoJohn FerrisJohn Ferris
1955–56Uhrik Truckers (8)Elizabeth FalconsGene GrabowskiJack Hynes
1956–57New York Hakoah-Americans (1)Uhrik TruckersGeorge BrownJohn Oliver
1957–58New York Hakoah-Americans (2)Ukrainian NationalsLloyd MonsenWalter Kudenko
1958–59New York Hakoah-Americans (3)Ukrainian NationalsPasquale PepeYuriy Kulishenko
1959–60Colombo (1)New York HakoahMike NohaAndy Racz
1960–61Ukrainian Nationals (1)Falcons S.C.Herman NissMike Noha
1961–62Ukrainian Nationals (2)Inter-Brooklyn ItaliansPeter MillarPeter Millar
1962–63Ukrainian Nationals (3)Inter S.C.Ismael FerreyraPeter Millar
1963–64Ukrainian Nationals (4)Boston MetrosWalter ChyzowychAbbie Wolanow
1964–65Hartford S.C (1)Newark PortugueseHerculiano RiguerdoAlberto Falak
1965–66Roma S.C. (1)Newark Ukrainian SitchWalter ChyzowychWalter Chyzowych
1966–67Baltimore St. Gerards (1)Newark Ukrainian SitchJorge BenitezMyron Worobec
1967–68Ukrainian Nationals (5)New York InterIvan PaletoRobert Waugh
1968Washington Darts (1)Rochester LancersGerry Browne
1969Washington Darts (2)Syracuse ScorpionsJim LefkosRobert Waugh
1970Philadelphia Ukrainians (6)Philadelphia SpartansJuan Paletta
Willie Mfum
Albert Trik
1971New York Greeks (1)Boston AstrosCharles DuccilliBob Hatzos
1972Cincinnati Comets (1)New York GreeksCharles DuccilliRingo Cantillo
1973New York Apollo (2)Cincinnati CometsEddy RobertsHelio Barbosa
1974Rhode Island Oceaneers (1)New York ApolloRingo CantilloRingo Cantillo
1975New York Apollo (3), Boston Astros (1)co-championsJosé NetoJosé Neto

St. Louis Soccer League (1907–1939)

SeasonWinner
1907–08Innisfails
1908–09St. Leo's
1909–10St. Leo's
1910–11St. Leo's
1911–12St. Leo's
1912–13St. Leo's
1913–14St. Leo's
1914–15St. Leo's
1915–16Ben Millers
1916–17Ben Millers
1917–18Ben Millers
1918–19Scullin Steel
1919–20Ben Millers
1920–21Scullin Steel
1921–22Scullin Steel
1922–23Vesper Buick
1923–24Vesper Buick
1924–25Ben Millers
1925–26Ben Millers
1926–27Ben Millers
1927–28Tablers
1928–29Tablers
1929–30Tablers
1930–31Coca-Colas
1931–32Coca-Colas
1932–33Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
1933–34Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
1934–35St. Louis Central Breweries F.C.
1935–36Burke's Undertakers
1936–37Burke's Undertakers
1937–38St. Matthew's
1938–39Chicago Sparta

Lewis Cup (1915–1963)

The Lewis Cup was an American soccer trophy originally given to the champion of the Blue Mountain League of northwestern Pennsylvania and later awarded to the winners of the American Soccer League's League Cup.

Year Winner Runner-up
1915 Bethlehem ReservesNativity Men's Club
1916 Allentown YMCA
1917 Allentown YMCA (2)Nativity Men's Club
1918 North End F.C.Victor F.C.
1919 North End F.C. (2) Saucon Cross Roads
1920–1924no competition
1925
Details
Boston Soccer ClubFall River F.C.
1926
Details
New York Giants
1927
Details
Boston Soccer Club (2)
1928
Details
Bethlehem SteelBoston Soccer Club
1929
Details
1930
Details
Hakoah All-Stars
1931–1939no competition
1940Kearny ScotsPhiladelphia German American
1941 Philadelphia German-AmericanBrookhattan
1942Kearny Irish
1943 Philadelphia Americans (2)Kearny Irish
1944 Brooklyn Wanderers
1945 Brookhattan (2)Brooklyn Wanderers
1946 Baltimore Americans
1947 Kearny Irish
1948 Kearny Scots (2)
1949
1950
1951Philadelphia Nationals (2)
1952 Philadelphia Nationals (3)New York Americans
1953 Philadelphia Nationals
1954Newark Sport Club
1955 Uhrik Truckers (3)Brookhattan
1956no competition
1957Newark Portuguese[15]
1958Uhrik Truckers (4)Ukrainian Nationals
1959 Ukrainian NationalsNew York Hakoah
1960–1962no competition
1963 Newark Ukrainian Sitch

Western Soccer Alliance / Lone Star Soccer Alliance / American Soccer League III (1985–1992)

Western Soccer Alliance
YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
1985San Jose Earthquakes (1)Victoria Riptides
1986Hollywood Kickers (1)F.C. PortlandBrent Goulet
1987San Diego Nomads (1)F.C. SeattleJoe Mihaljevic
1988F.C. Seattle Storm (1)San Diego NomadsScott Benedetti
1989San Diego Nomads (2)San Francisco Bay BlackhawksSteve Corpening
Lone Star Soccer Alliance
YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
Dallas Express (1)
Dallas Mean Green (2)
Austin Thunder (1)
Oklahoma City Spirit (1)
F.C. Dallas (3) Louis Morales
Dallas Inter (4) America F.C.David Gordon
American Soccer League III
YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
1988Washington Diplomats (1)Fort Lauderdale StrikersJorge Acosta
1989Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1)Boston BoltsRicardo Alonso
Mirko Castillo

Women's titles

Women's D1 Leagues

Women's United Soccer Association

YearChampions
Runners-upRegular season
Runners-upLeading goalscorerGoals
2001Bay Area CyberRaysAtlanta BeatAtlanta BeatBay Area CyberRaysTiffeny Milbrett (New York Power)16
2002Carolina CourageWashington FreedomCarolina CouragePhiladelphia ChargeKátia (San Jose CyberRays)15
2003Washington FreedomAtlanta BeatBoston BreakersAtlanta BeatMarinette Pichon (Philadelphia Charge)
Dagny Mellgren (Boston Breakers)
14

Women's Professional Soccer

YearChampions
Runners-upRegular season
Runners-upLeading goalscorerGoals
2009Sky Blue FCLos Angeles SolLos Angeles SolSt. Louis AthleticaMarta (Los Angeles Sol)9
2010FC Gold PridePhiladelphia IndependenceFC Gold PrideBoston BreakersMarta (FC Gold Pride)19
2011Western New York FlashPhiladelphia IndependenceWestern New York FlashPhiladelphia IndependenceChristine Sinclair (WNY Flash)
Marta (WNY Flash)
10

National Women's Soccer League

YearChampionsRunners-upRegular seasonRunners-upLeading goalscorerGoals
2013Portland ThornsWestern New York FlashWestern New York FlashFC Kansas CityLauren Holiday (FC Kansas City)12
2014FC Kansas CitySeattle Reign FCSeattle Reign FCFC Kansas CityKim Little (Seattle Reign FC)16
2015FC Kansas CitySeattle Reign FCSeattle Reign FCChicago Red StarsCrystal Dunn (Washington Spirit)15
2016Western New York FlashWashington SpiritPortland ThornsWashington SpiritKealia Ohai (Houston Dash)
Lynn Williams (Western New York Flash)
11
2017Portland ThornsNorth Carolina CourageNorth Carolina CouragePortland ThornsSam Kerr (Sky Blue FC)align=center 17
2018North Carolina CouragePortland ThornsNorth Carolina CouragePortland ThornsSam Kerr (Chicago Red Stars)align=center 16
2019North Carolina CourageChicago Red StarsNorth Carolina CourageChicago Red StarsSam Kerr (Chicago Red Stars)align=center 18
2020Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021Washington SpiritChicago Red StarsPortland ThornsOL ReignAshley Hatch (Washington Spirit)align=center 10
2022Portland ThornsKansas City CurrentOL ReignPortland ThornsAlex Morgan (San Diego Wave FC)align=center 15
2023NJ/NY Gotham FCOL ReignSan Diego Wave FCPortland ThornsSophia Smith (Portland Thorns)align=center 11

Women's National Championships

Amateur era

Modern era

YearWinnerScoreRunner-up
1996Dallas Lightning2–1Sacramento Storm
1997Dallas Lightning (2)Sacramento Storm
1998Ajax America (3)5–0Dallas Lightning
1999Auto Trader San Diego14–0Patrick Real Wyckoff
2000Ajax America (4)2–1Detroit Rocker Hawks
2001Detroit Rocker Hawks1–0SoCal Blues
2002SoCal Blues5–0Peninsula Aztecs
2003Ajax America (5)
2004Ajax America (6)2–1Detroit Jaguars
2005FC Indiana4–0DCS Titans
2006Dallas Roma F.C.
2007Ajax America (7)2–1FC Indiana
2008FC Indiana (2)
2009Chicago Eclipse Select3–1NYAC
2010NYAC2–0 (OT)Dallas Premier
2011J.B. Marine S.C.2–1 (OT)Sparta United WSC
2012Chicago Red Stars3–2NYAC
2013Houston AcesKansas City Dynamos
2014NYAC2–1ASA Chesapeake Charge
2015Olympic ClubASA Chesapeake Charge
2016Olympic Club2–0United FC

Canadian Women's D3 National Championships

YearWinnerScoreRunner-upLocation
2022A.S. Blainville3–0AS LavalLaval, Quebec
2023Whitecaps FC Girls Elite5–0PEF QuébecLangley Township, British Columbia

Indoor titles

North American Soccer League (1971, 1975–76, 1978–84)

YearTypeWinner Runners-upTop scorerGoals
19714-team tournamentDallas Tornado (1)Rochester LancersMike Renshaw
Jim Benedek
Dragan Popović
2
197516-team tournamentSan Jose Earthquakes (1)Tampa Bay RowdiesPaul Child14
197612-team tournamentTampa Bay Rowdies (1)Rochester LancersJulie Veee8
19784-team tournamentTulsa Roughnecks (1)Minnesota KicksNino Zec
Randy Garber
Milan Dovedan
5
19794-team tournamentDallas Tornado (2)Tampa Bay RowdiesJim Ryan7
1979–8012-game seasonTampa Bay Rowdies (2)Memphis RoguesDavid Byrne23
1980–8118-game seasonEdmonton Drillers (1)Chicago StingKarl-Heinz Granitza42
1981–8218-game seasonSan Diego Sockers (1)Tampa Bay RowdiesJuli Veee51
19834-team grand prixTampa Bay Rowdies (3)Montreal ManicLaurie Abrahams
Dale Mitchell
12
1983–8432-game seasonSan Diego Sockers (2)New York CosmosSteve Zungul63

Major Indoor Soccer League I/Major Soccer League (1978–1992)

YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
1978–79New York Arrows (1)Philadelphia FeverFred Grgurev
1979–80New York Arrows (2)Houston SummitSteve Zungul
1980–81New York Arrows (3)St. Louis SteamersSteve Zungul
1981–82New York Arrows (4)St. Louis SteamersSteve Zungul
1982–83San Diego Sockers (3)Baltimore Blast ISteve Zungul
1983–84Baltimore Blast I (1)St. Louis SteamersMark Liveric
1984–85San Diego Sockers (4)Baltimore Blast ISteve Zungul
1985–86San Diego Sockers (5)Minnesota StrikersErik Rasmussen
1986–87Dallas Sidekicks (1)Tacoma StarsTatu
1987–88San Diego Sockers (6)Cleveland ForceHector Marinaro
1988–89San Diego Sockers (7)Baltimore Blast IPreki
1989–90San Diego Sockers (8)Baltimore Blast ITatu
MISL renamed Major Soccer League
1990–91San Diego Sockers (9)Cleveland CrunchTatu
1991–92San Diego Sockers (10)Dallas SidekicksZoran Karic

American Indoor Soccer Association/National Professional Soccer League (1984–2001)

YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
1984–85Canton Invaders (1)Louisville ThunderLesh Shkreli
1985–86Canton Invaders (2)Louisville ThunderKia Zolgharnain
1986–87Louisville Thunder (1)Canton InvadersRudy Pikuzinski
1987–88Canton Invaders (3)[16] Fort Wayne FlamesRudy Pikuzinski
1988–89Canton Invaders (4)Chicago PowerKarl-Heinz Granitza
1989–90Canton Invaders (5)Dayton DynamoDan O'Keefe
AISA renamed National Professional Soccer League
1990–91Chicago Power (1)Dayton DynamoAndy Chapman
1991–92Detroit Rockers (1)Canton InvadersAndy Chapman
1992–93Kansas City Attack (1)Cleveland CrunchHector Marinaro
1993–94Cleveland Crunch (1)St. Louis AmbushHector Marinaro
1994–95St. Louis Ambush (1)Harrisburg HeatHector Marinaro
1995–96Cleveland Crunch (2)Kansas City AttackHector Marinaro
1996–97Kansas City Attack (2)Cleveland CrunchHector Marinaro
1997–98Milwaukee Wave (1)St. Louis AmbushHector Marinaro
1998–99Cleveland Crunch (3)St. Louis AmbushDoug Miller
1999–2000Milwaukee Wave (2)Cleveland CrunchHector Marinaro
2000–01Milwaukee Wave (3)Philadelphia KiXXDenison Cabral

Continental Indoor Soccer League (1993–1997)

SeasonChampionSeriesRunner-upTop scorer
1993 Dallas Sidekicks (2) 2–1 San Diego SockersTatu
1994 Las Vegas Dustdevils (1) 2–1 Dallas SidekicksTatu
1995 Monterrey La Raza (1) 2–1 Sacramento KnightsZizinho
1996 Monterrey La Raza (2) 2–0 Houston HotshotsDavid Doyle
1997 Seattle SeaDogs (1) 2–0 Houston HotshotsPaul Dougherty

World Indoor Soccer League (1998–2001)

SeasonChampionScore / seriesRunner-upTop scorer
1998 Dallas Sidekicks (3) 6 to 2 Sacramento KnightsTatu
1999 Sacramento Knights (1) 7 to 6 Dallas SidekicksDavid Doyle
2000 Monterrey La Raza (3) 6 to 5 (SO 3–1) Dallas SidekicksClint Regier
2001 Dallas Sidekicks (4) 2–1 San Diego SockersAto Leone

Major Indoor Soccer League II (2001–2008)

YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
2001–2002Philadelphia KiXX (1)Milwaukee WaveDino Delevski
2002–2003Baltimore Blast (1)Milwaukee WaveDino Delevski
2003–2004Baltimore Blast (2)Milwaukee WaveGreg Howes
2004–2005Milwaukee Wave (4)Cleveland ForceGreg Howes
2005–2006Baltimore Blast (3)St. Louis SteamersGreg Howes
2006–2007Philadelphia KiXX (2)Detroit IgnitionJamar Beasley
2007–2008Baltimore Blast (4)Monterrey La RazaGreg Howes

Xtreme Soccer League (2008–2009)

National Indoor Soccer League/Major Indoor Soccer League III (2008–2014)

YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
2008–09Baltimore Blast (5)Rockford RampageByron Alvarez
NISL renamed Major Indoor Soccer League
2009–10Monterrey La Raza (4)Milwaukee WaveGenoni Martinez
2010–11Milwaukee Wave (5)Baltimore BlastByron Alvarez
2011–12Milwaukee Wave (6)Baltimore BlastGeison Moura
2012–13Baltimore Blast (6)Missouri CometsDoug Miller
2013–14Missouri Comets (1)Baltimore BlastIan Bennett

Professional Arena Soccer League/Major Arena Soccer League (2008–present)

YearWinner Runners-upTop scorer
2008–09Stockton Cougars (1)1790 CincinnatiBernie Lilavois
2009–10San Diego Sockers (1)La Raza de GuadalajaraJeff Hughes
2010–11San Diego Sockers (2)La Raza de GuadalajaraKraig Chiles
2011–12San Diego Sockers (3)Detroit WazaKraig Chiles
2012–13San Diego Sockers (4)Detroit WazaKraig Chiles
2013–14Chicago Mustangs (1)Hidalgo La FieraEfrain Martinez, Bryan Moya
PASL renamed Major Arena Soccer League
2014–15Monterrey Flash (1)Baltimore BlastLeo Gibson
2015–16Baltimore Blast (7)Sonora SunsFranck Tayou
2016–17Baltimore Blast (8)Sonora SunsFranck Tayou
2017–18Baltimore Blast (9)Monterrey FlashFranck Tayou
2018–19Milwaukee Wave (7)Monterrey FlashFranck Tayou
2019–20Playoffs canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic[17] Franck Tayou
2020–21San Diego Sockers (5)Ontario FuryIan Bennett
San Diego Sockers (6)Florida Tropics SCKraig Chiles
Chihuahua SavageBaltimore BlastFranck Tauou

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://thecup.us/other-us-opens-and-marketing-the-us-soccer-majors/ Marketing the US Soccer Majors
  2. http://www.mlssoccer.com/soccer-almanac/news/article/2011/08/22/soccer-almanac-mls-trophy-case-infographic MLS Trophy Case
  3. http://thecup.us/category/history/ United States Soccer Federation – Open Cup
  4. http://www.canadasoccer.com/natchamps/competitions.asp Canadian Soccer Association – Competitions
  5. https://www.rsssf.org/usadave/intro.html RSSSF – United States/Canada
  6. Web site: American Soccer History Archives . June 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150613163728/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/index.html . June 13, 2015 . dead .
  7. Web site: Meyers. Jeff. Clippers Down Stars, Win Cup. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. newspapers.com. September 19, 1967. 5C. October 16, 2018.
  8. Web site: The Year in American Soccer - 1972 . February 14, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150325130709/http://homepages.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1972.html . March 25, 2015 . dead .
  9. August 17, 2020 . 2020 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Cancelled Due to COVID-19 . . August 17, 2020.
  10. July 20, 2021 . Schedule Announced for Next Edition of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2022 . . December 10, 2021.
  11. Web site: 2020 Canadian Championship Final May Be As Late As July 2022. May 30, 2021. March 25, 2021.
  12. Web site: USL Championship Final Cancelled, Season Concludes with Tampa Bay, Phoenix as Conference Title-Winners. USLChampionship.com Staff. October 31, 2020. October 31, 2020.
  13. Web site: Phillips . Brian . 9 June 2010 . How soccer almost became a major American sport in the 1920s. . 30 December 2021 . Slate Magazine.
  14. Book: Desbordes . Michel . Marketing and football : an international perspective . May 23, 2012 . Taylor & Francis . 9781136380648 . 369.
  15. News: Falcons Lose, 1-0, But Win Cup. June 17, 1957. New York Daily News . 53. February 13, 2019.
  16. News: Liliy . Bob. Invaders up to the Challenge. April 2, 1988. Akron Beacon Journal. C1. June 11, 2017.
  17. Web site: Flash and Tropics Named Regular Season Champions. July 2020 .