12 Current Franchises
2 Franchise name changes
0 Franchise Movements
0 Defunct Franchises
1-Columbus
Crew (1996-present)
2-Colorado
Rapids (1996-present)
3-Dallas
Burn (1996-present)
4-Kansas City
Wiz (1996)
Kansas City Wizards (1997-present)
5-Los Angeles
Galaxy (1996-present)
6-New England
Revolution (1996-present)
7-New York/New
Jersey Metrostars (1996-present)
8-San Jose Clash
(1996-1999)
San Jose Earthquakes (2000-present)
9-Tampa Bay
Mutiny (1996-present)
10-Washington
D.C. United (1996-present)
11-Chicago
Fire (1998-present)
12-Miami
Fusion (1998-present)
MLS Cup Champions
| Champion | Runner-Up | |
| 2000 | Kansas City Wizards | Chicago Fire |
| 1999 | D.C. United | Los Angeles Galaxy |
| 1998 | Chicago Fire | D.C. United |
| 1997 | D.C. United | Colorado Rapids |
| 1996 | D.C. United | Los Angeles Galaxy |
MLS CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS BY FRANCHISE
| 3 | D.C. United | 1996 | 1997 | 1999 |
| 1 | Chicago Fire | 1998 | ||
| 1 | Kansas City Wizards | 2000 |