2001 MLS Cup Playoffs
| Season | 2001 |
|---|---|
| MLS Cup | San Jose Earthquakes (1st title) |
| Supporters' Shield | Miami Fusion F.C. (1st shield) |
| Matches played | 158 |
| Goals scored | 519 (3.28 per match) |
| Top goalscorer |
Alex Pineda Chacon Miami Fusion F.C. Goals: 19 |
| Highest attendance |
D.C. United Season: 258,213 Game Avg.: 21,518 |
| Lowest attendance |
San Jose Earthquakes Season: 125,250 Game Avg.: 9,635 |
| Average attendance |
Major League Soccer Season: 2,363,859 Game Avg.: 14,961 |
This is a summary of the 2001 Major League Soccer season. The MLS season was shortened due to the September 11 attacks, with the final weeks' regular season matches canceled.
The playoffs, however, would still be played, and the San Jose Earthquakes would win their first MLS Cup.
Playoff Bracket
Chicago Fire advance 7-1 on points.
Miami Fusion advance 6-3 on points.
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