Best MLS Charter Franchises
A ranking of the original 10 MLS teams that began in 1996. Both active and defunct teams are eligible.The Top Ten
1 Los Angeles Galaxy
The LA Galaxy, also known as the Los Angeles Galaxy, is an American professional soccer franchise based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, that competes in Major League Soccer, as a member of the Western Conference. The club began play in 1996 as one of the league's eight charter members. ...read more.
The LA Galaxy, also known as the Los Angeles Galaxy, is an American professional soccer franchise based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, that competes in Major League Soccer, as a member of the Western Conference. The club began play in 1996 as one of the league's eight charter members. ...read more.
2 DC United
Competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), DC United is based in Washington, D.C. The team was one of the founding members of MLS and has secured multiple MLS Cups. Their home games are played at Audi Field, and their team colors are black and red.
Competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), DC United is based in Washington, D.C. The team was one of the founding members of MLS and has secured multiple MLS Cups. Their home games are played at Audi Field, and their team colors are black and red.
3 Sporting Kansas City
A Major League Soccer team, Sporting Kansas City is headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. They have claimed multiple MLS Cup titles and host their matches at Children's Mercy Park. Their colors consist of sporting blue and dark indigo.
A Major League Soccer team, Sporting Kansas City is headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. They have claimed multiple MLS Cup titles and host their matches at Children's Mercy Park. Their colors consist of sporting blue and dark indigo.
4 San Jose Earthquakes
An MLS soccer team based in San Jose, California, the San Jose Earthquakes were founded in 1994. They have won multiple MLS Cups and are a staple of soccer in the Western United States. The team's primary colors are blue and black.
An MLS soccer team based in San Jose, California, the San Jose Earthquakes were founded in 1994. They have won multiple MLS Cups and are a staple of soccer in the Western United States. The team's primary colors are blue and black.
5 Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew competes in Major League Soccer as a member club of the league's Eastern Conference and began play in 1996 as one of the ten charter clubs of the league.
Columbus Crew Soccer Club is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew competes in Major League Soccer as a member club of the league's Eastern Conference and began play in 1996 as one of the ten charter clubs of the league.
6 Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional men's soccer team, based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado.
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional men's soccer team, based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado.
7 New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional soccer club based in the Greater Boston area that competes in Major League Soccer, in the Eastern Conference of the league. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inaugural season.
The New England Revolution is an American professional soccer club based in the Greater Boston area that competes in Major League Soccer, in the Eastern Conference of the league. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inaugural season.
8 New York Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls are an American professional soccer club based in Harrison, New Jersey. The Red Bulls compete as a member of the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer. The club was established in October 1994 and began play in the league's inaugural season in 1996 as the New York/New Jersey ...read more.
The New York Red Bulls are an American professional soccer club based in Harrison, New Jersey. The Red Bulls compete as a member of the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer. The club was established in October 1994 and began play in the league's inaugural season in 1996 as the New York/New Jersey ...read more.
9 FC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas. The club competes as a member of Major League Soccer, the top league in the United States and Canada. The franchise began play in 1996 as a charter club of the league.
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas. The club competes as a member of Major League Soccer, the top league in the United States and Canada. The franchise began play in 1996 as a charter club of the league.
10 Tampa Bay Mutiny
The one defunct team on the list.
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