Major League Soccer 2007 season
| Season | 2007 |
|---|---|
| MLS Cup | Houston Dynamo (2nd title) |
| Supporters' Shield | D.C. United (4th shield) |
| 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League |
Houston Dynamo D.C. United N.E. Revolution Chivas USA |
| 2008 SuperLiga |
D.C. United Chivas USA Houston Dynamo N.E. Revolution |
| Matches played | 195 |
| Goals scored | 518 (2.66 per match) |
| Top goalscorer |
Luciano Emilio D.C. United Goals: 20 |
| Biggest home win |
CHV 4-0 RSL NY 4-0 CLB TOR 4-0 FCD |
| Biggest away win |
CHI 0-4 HOU FCD 0-4 DCU |
| Highest scoring | NY 5-4 LA |
| Longest winning run |
D.C. United Games: 6 (08/05/ – 09/01) |
| Longest unbeaten run |
D.C. United Games: 13 (08/05 – 10/13) |
| Longest losing run |
Los Angeles Galaxy Games: 6 (08/09 – 09/01) |
| Highest attendance |
Los Angeles Galaxy Season: 363,782 Game Avg.: 24,252 |
| Lowest attendance |
K.C. Wizards Season:173,784 Game Avg.: 11,586 |
| Average attendance |
MLS Season: 3,270,210 Game Avg.: 16,770 |
The 2007 Major League Soccer season was the 12th season in the history of Major League Soccer. The season began on April 7 and concluded with MLS Cup 2007 on November 18, 2007 at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C.
For the first time in MLS history, the same two clubs consecutively won the MLS Cup title and the MLS Supporters' Shield honor. The 2007 MLS Cup champions were Houston Dynamo who defeated New England Revolution in the final. D.C. United won the MLS Supporters' Shield edging Chivas USA by two points for the regular season honor.
New England, Houston, and D.C. United earned berths into the inaugural CONCACAF Champions League for their performances in the regular season and playoffs.
The 2007 season was often cited as the first season in the modern-era of Major League Soccer. Most notably, the regular season decrease from 32 matches to 30, emphasizing the importance of matches during this time window, as well as boosting the credibility for the MLS Supporters' Shield. This year marked the inaugural season for expansion franchise, Toronto FC who began play in the Eastern Conference.
For the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs, the top two clubs in each conference automatically qualified for the playoffs, down from four. Additionally, the next four highest remaining point totals regardless of conference qualified via wild-card berth. The change required a single table to determine the entire playoff field.
Starting this season, MLS clubs were allowed to sell advertisements on the front of their jerseys. Six MLS clubs took advantage of the opportunity. Local corporations XanGo and Amigo Energy became the kit sponsors of Real Salt Lake and Houston Dynamo, respectively. More national brands such as BMO, Comex and Herbalife became the sponsors of Toronto FC, Chivas USA and Los Angeles Galaxy, respectively. The international recognized brand, Red Bull became the shirt sponsor of New York Red Bulls, whom they owned.
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