Western Conference (MLS) facts for kids
| Founded | 1996 |
|---|---|
| No. of teams | 13 |
| Country | United States Canada |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Most recent champion(s) |
Seattle Sounders FC (2020) (4th title) |
| Most titles | LA Galaxy (8 titles) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | U.S. Open Cup (USA) Canadian Championship (Canada) |
The Western Conference is one of Major League Soccer's two conferences. The other conference is the Eastern Conference.
Members
Current
| Team | City | Stadium | Joined | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Rapids | Commerce City, CO | Dick's Sporting Goods Park | 1996 | |
| FC Dallas | Frisco, TX | Toyota Stadium | 1996 2002 |
Joined Central Division in 2000. Rejoined Eastern Conference in 2002 Joined as Dallas Burn. Renamed in 2005 |
| Houston Dynamo | Houston, TX | BBVA Compass Stadium | 2006 2015 |
Moved to Eastern Conference in 2011. Rejoined in 2015 |
| LA Galaxy | Carson, CA | StubHub Center | 1996 | |
| Los Angeles FC | Los Angeles, CA | Banc of California Stadium | 2018 | |
| Minnesota United FC | Saint Paul, MN | Allianz Field | 2017 | |
| Portland Timbers | Portland, OR | Providence Park | 2011 | |
| Real Salt Lake | Sandy, UT | Rio Tinto Stadium | 2005 | |
| San Jose Earthquakes | San Jose, CA | Earthquakes Stadium | 1996 | Joined as San Jose Clash. Renamed in 2000 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | Seattle, WA | CenturyLink Field | 2009 | |
| Sporting Kansas City | Kansas City, KS | Children's Mercy Park | 1996 | |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Vancouver, BC | BC Place | 2011 |
Western Conference winner by season
| Bold | Supporters' Shield Champions |
| Year | Team | Record (W–L–T) (GD) | Playoffs result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LA Galaxy | 19–13–0^ (+10) | Lost MLS Cup |
| 1997 | Kansas City Wizards | 21–11–0^ (+6) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 1998 | LA Galaxy | 24–8–0^ (+41) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 1999 | LA Galaxy | 20–12–0^ (+20) | Lost MLS Cup |
| 2000 | Kansas City Wizards | 16–7–9 (+18) | Won MLS Cup |
| 2001 | LA Galaxy† | 14–7–5 (+16) | Lost Semifinals |
| 2002 | LA Galaxy | 16–9–3 (+11) | Won MLS Cup |
| 2003 | San Jose Earthquakes | 14–7–9 (+10) | Won MLS Cup |
| 2004 | Kansas City Wizards | 14–9–7 (+8) | Lost MLS Cup |
| 2005 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18–4–10 (+22) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2006 | FC Dallas | 16–12–4 (+4) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2007 | Chivas USA | 15–7–8 (+18) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2008 | Houston Dynamo | 13–5–12 (+13) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2009 | LA Galaxy | 12–6–12 (+5) | Lost MLS Cup |
| 2010 | LA Galaxy | 18–7–5 (+18) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 2011 | LA Galaxy | 19–5–10 (+20) | Won MLS Cup |
| 2012 | San Jose Earthquakes | 19–6–9 (+29) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2013 | Portland Timbers | 14–5–15 (+21) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 2014 | Seattle Sounders FC | 20–10–4 (+15) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 2015 | FC Dallas | 18–10–6 (+13) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 2016 | FC Dallas | 17–8–9 (+10) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2017 | Portland Timbers | 15–11–8 (+10) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
| 2018 | Sporting Kansas City | 18–8–8 (+25) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 2019 | Los Angeles FC | 21–4–9 (+48) | Lost Conference Finals |
| 2020 | Sporting Kansas City | 12–6–3 (+13) | Lost Conference Semifinals |
^ – MLS did not have draws until the 2000 season.
† – The LA Galaxy were declared winners of the Western 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.
Related pages
- Eastern Conference (MLS)
- Central Division (MLS)
See also
In Spanish: Conferencia Oeste (MLS) para niños
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