MLS Cup winners list from 1996 to 2023
Here’s the complete list
The Columbus Crew defeated the Los Angeles FC 2-1 in Lower.com Field on December 9 to become the MLS Cup champions.
MLS Awards 2023
- Most Valuable Player: Luciano Acosta
- Defender of the Year: Matt Miazga
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Roman Bürki
- Coach of the Year: Pat Noonan
- Young Player of the Year: Thiago Almada
- Newcomer of the Year: Giorgos Giakoumakis
- Comeback Player of the Year: Alan Pulido
- Golden Boot: Denis Bouanga
- Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award: Alejandro Bedoya
- Referee of the Year: Victor Rivas
- Assistant Referee of the Year: Ian McKay
- Goal of the Year: Luciano Acosta
- Save of the Year: Roman Celentano
MLS Cup Winners List
| YEAR | WINNER | RUNNER-UP | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Columbus | Los Angeles | 2-1 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles | Philadelphia | 3-3 (3-0 p.) |
| 2021 | New York City | Portland | 1-1 (4-2 p.) |
| 2020 | Columbus | Seattle | 3-0 |
| 2019 | Seattle | Toronto | 3-1 |
| 2018 | Atlanta | Portland | 2-0 |
| 2017 | Toronto | Seattle | 2-0 |
| 2016 | Seattle | Toronto | 0-0 (5-4 p.) |
| 2015 | Portland | Columbus | 2-1 |
| 2014 | Los Angeles | New England | 2-1 |
| 2013 | Kansas City | Salt Lake | 1-1 (7-6 p.) |
| 2012 | Los Angeles | Houston | 3-1 |
| 2011 | Los Angeles | Houston | 1-0 |
| 2010 | Colorado | Dallas | 2-1 |
| 2009 | Salt Lake City | Los Angeles | 1-1 |
| 2008 | Columbus | New York | 3-1 |
| 2007 | Houston | New England | 2-1 |
| 2006 | Houston | New England | 1-1 (4-3 p.) |
| 2005 | Los Angeles | New England | 1-0 |
| 2004 | Washington | Kansas City | 3-2 |
| 2003 | San Jose | Chicago | 4-2 |
| 2002 | Los Angeles | New England | 1-0 |
| 2001 | San Jose | Los Angeles | 2-1 |
| 2000 | Kansas City | Chicago | 1-0 |
| 1999 | Washington | Los Angeles | 2-0 |
| 1998 | Chicago | Washington | 2-0 |
| 1997 | Washington | Colorado | 2-1 |
| 1996 | Washington | Los Angeles | 3-2 |