The 2000 Major League Soccer season was the fifth season of Major League Soccer. It was also the 88th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States, and the 22nd with a national first-division league.
The 2000 season marked the first time in league history (and the first season of American first division soccer since 1974), that ties were allowed to stand. Following a ten-minute sudden death extra time, rather than going to a penalty shoot-out, a point was awarded to both teams. Additionally, the league was divided into three separate divisions, the East, Central and West divisions.
The San Jose Clash rebranded as the Earthquakes, a throwback to the NASL team of the same name.
The regular season began on March 18, and concluded on September 9. The 2000 MLS Cup Playoffs began on September 14, and concluded with MLS Cup 2000 on October 15. The Kansas City Wizards won their first MLS Cup with a victory over the Chicago Fire.
Overview
Stadiums and locations
Personnel and sponsorships
Coaching changes
Standings
Eastern Division
Central Division
Western Division
Overall Standings
Fixtures and results
Note: * = Match required extra time
MLS Cup Playoffs
Bracket
Points systemWin = 3 Pts.Loss = 0 Pts.Draw = 1 Pt. ASDET*=Added Sudden Death Extra Time (Game tie breaker)SDET**=Sudden Death Extra Time (Series tie breaker)Teams will advance at 5 points.
Quarterfinals
Kansas City Wizards advance 7–1 on points.
Chicago Fire advance 6–3 on points.
MetroStars advance 6–0 on points.
Los Angeles Galaxy advance 6–0 on points.
Semifinals
Chicago Fire advance 6-3 on points.
Kansas City Wizards advance 1–0 in series overtime (SDET) after 4–4 tie on points.