SUPPORTERS' SHIELD
The Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system (3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw). The Shield was created and first awarded in 1998 and was designed for MLS by its fans. To many, the shield is more important than the MLS Cup - it recognizes the team with the most consistent record over an arduous and long season.
2008 - Columbus Crew
2007 - D.C. United
2006 - D.C. United
2005 - San José Earthquakes
2004 - Columbus Crew
2003 - Chicago Fire
2002 - Los Angeles Galaxy
2001 - Miami Fusion
2000 - Kansas City Wizards
1999 - D.C. United
1998 - Los Angeles Galaxy
1997 - D.C. United
1996 - Tampa Bay Mutiny