2002 Major League Soccer season
| Season | 2002 |
|---|---|
| MLS Cup | Los Angeles Galaxy (1st title) |
| Supporters' Shield | Los Angeles Galaxy (2nd shield) |
| Matches played | 140 |
| Goals scored | 421 (3.01 per match) |
| Top goalscorer |
Carlos Ruiz Los Angeles Galaxy Goals: 24 |
| Highest attendance |
Colorado Rapids Season: 289,663 Game Avg.: 20,690 |
| Lowest attendance |
San Jose Earthquakes Season: 156,104 Game Avg.: 11,150 |
| Average attendance |
MLS Season: 2,215,019 Game Avg.: 15,822 |
The 2002 Major League Soccer season was the seventh season of competition for Major League Soccer.
On January 8, 2002, MLS folded two of its teams. The Miami Fusion F.C. ceased operations after only four years in existence due to low attendance and an unfavorable stadium deal. The Tampa Bay Mutiny also ceased operations due to the lack of local ownership. MLS eliminated the Central Division and returned to its original two-conference alignment.
Source: MLSSoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head record; 3rd goal difference; 4th number of goals scored.
(SS) = MLS Supporters' Shield; (E1) = Eastern Conference champion; (W1) = Western Conference champion
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs, but not yet to the particular round indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.
Playoff bracket
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