Amazing Trivia On MLS Major League Soccer

The San Jose Earthquakes faced the Houston Dynamo in their first official MLS game.

Clint Mathis was voted the winner of the 2001 Goal of the Year award by MLS fans.

Jeff Cunningham became MLS' 14th 50-goal scorer in 2003 while playing for the Columbus Crew.

Toronto FC, MLS' first team outside of the United States, began play in 2006. This marked a significant moment in the history of Major League Soccer as it expanded beyond the borders of the United States for the first time. The establishment of Toronto FC opened up new opportunities for the league to grow and attract international talent, further solidifying its status as a prominent soccer league in North America.

The original home of the Houston Dynamo was San Jose, CA. This means that the team was originally based in San Jose before relocating to Houston.

The Houston Dynamo is the correct answer because they were the second team in Major League Soccer (MLS) to win back-to-back championships. They won the MLS Cup in both 2006 and 2007, following in the footsteps of D.C. United, who achieved this feat in 1996 and 1997. The other teams listed, Columbus Crew, Los Angeles Galaxy, and Chicago Fire, have all won MLS Cups but have not won them in consecutive years.

In 2001, the roster of the Kansas City Wizards included the MLS Goalkeeper, Comeback Player, Defender, and Coach of the Year. This suggests that the team had exceptional talent and success in that year, with standout performances from their goalkeeper, a player who made a successful comeback, a strong defender, and a skilled coach.

Bobby Convey became the youngest MLS player to suit up for a game in 2000.

Major League Soccer hired its first full-time referees prior to the 2008 season.

Jonathan Bornstein, the 2006 MLS Rookie of the Year, was a member of CD Chivas USA.

David Ferreira won the MLS MVP award in the 2010 season.

CD Chivas USA was formed in 2004 as the first Mexican-owned pro sports team in the United States. This team was a part of Major League Soccer (MLS) and aimed to cater to the large Mexican-American population in the United States. However, CD Chivas USA was dissolved in 2014 due to financial and organizational issues.

The correct answer is Columbus Crew. In the 2004 season, Columbus Crew had a record of 8 wins, 0 losses, and 10 ties, which earned them their first Supporter's Shield. This award is given to the team with the best regular season record in Major League Soccer (MLS). The other options, New England Revolution, Tampa Bay Mutiny, and San Jose Earthquakes, did not achieve the same level of success in that particular season.

In 2003, the MLS team that used its Designated Player spot to sign Mexico's Cuauhtemoc Blanco was the Chicago Fire.

In May 2002, Red Bull New York completed a six-player trade with the New England Revolution. This suggests that the correct answer is indeed New England Revolution.

Josh Wolff is the correct answer because he scored four goals in a 2002 game against FC Dallas.

In the 2008 All-Star exhibition game, the MLS All-Stars faced West Ham United.

The correct answer is Colorado Rapids. The Colorado Rapids, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team, have mascots named "Jorge the Raccoon", "Edison the Eagle", and "Marco van Bison". These mascots are part of the team's branding and entertainment during games and events.

The New England Revolution played in the MLS Cup finals in 2005, 2006, and 2007.

In the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, the Kansas City Wizards selected Chance Myers as their #1 pick.

In the 2008 MLS SuperDraft, midfielder Ciaran O'Brien was selected by the Colorado Rapids as the fifth pick.

Cobi Jones is the correct answer because he set a career record for the most assists while playing for LA Galaxy.