2004 in American soccer
Encyclopedia
National team
| Wins | Losses | Draws |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 6 |
The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.
Standings
| Position | Eastern Conference | Points | Played | Wins | Losses | Ties | Goals | Against | Difference | Average attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
49 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 32 | +8 | 16,872 |
| 2 | D.C. United D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the... |
42 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 43 | 42 | +1 | 17,232 |
| 3 | MetroStars Metrostars Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila... |
40 | 30 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 47 | 49 | -2 | 17,195 |
| 4 | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
33 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 42 | 43 | -1 | 12,226 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 33 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 36 | 44 | -8 | 17,153 |
| Position | Western Conference | Points | Played | Wins | Losses | Ties | Goals | Against | Difference | Average attendance |
| 1 | Kansas City Wizards Kansas City Wizards Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... |
49 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 38 | 30 | +8 | 14,816 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second... |
43 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 42 | 40 | +2 | 23,809 |
| 3 | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
41 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 14,195 |
| 4 | San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
38 | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 41 | 35 | +6 | 13,001 |
| 5 | Dallas Burn | 36 | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 34 | 45 | -11 | 9,088 |
Playoffs
MLS Cup
Eastern Conference
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montreal Impact Montreal Impact Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe... |
28 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 36 | 15 | 56 |
| 2 | Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
28 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 44 | 29 | 54 |
| 3 | Syracuse Salty Dogs Syracuse Salty Dogs The Syracuse Salty Dogs were a professional men's soccer team based in Syracuse, New York. The club were a member of the USL A-League, playing only two seasons from 2003-2004. The club was owned and operated by the Syracuse Pro Sports Group and played most home games at P&C Stadium... |
28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 40 | 29 | 50 |
| 4 | Rochester Raging Rhinos | 28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 36 | 32 | 48 |
| 5 | Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership... |
28 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 41 | 48 | 45 |
| 6 | Virginia Beach Mariners Virginia Beach Mariners The Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer... |
28 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 43 | 41 | 36 |
| 7 | Toronto Lynx Toronto Lynx Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.... |
28 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 38 | 50 | 32 |
| 8 | Charleston Battery Charleston Battery Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
28 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 30 | 39 | 27 |
| 9 | Puerto Rico Islanders Puerto Rico Islanders Puerto Rico Islanders is a Puerto Rican professional football team based in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Founded in 2003, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
28 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 348 | 21 |
Western Conference
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland Timbers Portland Timbers (USL) Portland Timbers was an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 2001, the team played in various leagues at the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, including the USL First Division and the USSF Division 2 Professional League, until the end of... |
28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 58 | 30 | 57 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 28 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 58 | 29 | 47 |
| 3 | Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby... |
28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 33 | 23 | 45 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders (USL) Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's... |
28 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 40 | 34 | 43 |
| 5 | Milwaukee Wave United Milwaukee Wave United The Milwaukee Wave United was an American professional soccer team, which last played in the A-League, the American second division.The Wave United was formed and joined the A-League after the Milwaukee Rampage folded in 2002... |
28 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 44 | 48 | 40 |
| 6 | Edmonton Aviators Edmonton Aviators The Edmonton Aviators were a soccer club based in Edmonton, Alberta. The club was founded in 2003 as a member of the United Soccer League's North American A-League and folded after playing only one season, 2004. Midway through the season, with the club in financial trouble, the league took it over... |
28 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 19 | 56 | 18 |
| 7 | Calgary Mustangs | 28 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 30 | 51 | 18 |
Playoffs
Final
Atlantic Division
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
20 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 17 | 52 |
| 2 | Harrisburg City Islanders Harrisburg City Islanders Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 40 | 25 | 33 |
| 3 | Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its... |
20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 31 | 43 | 25 |
Northern Division
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire Phantoms New Hampshire Phantoms New Hampshire Phantoms is an American soccer team based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home... |
20 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 46 | 33 | 31 |
| 2 | Westchester Flames Westchester Flames Westchester Flames is an American soccer team based in New Rochelle, New York, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games... |
20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 38 | 43 | 27 |
| 3 | Western Mass Pioneers Western Mass Pioneers Western Mass Pioneers is an American soccer team based in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home games... |
20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 34 | 34 | 26 |
Southern Division
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Eagles Charlotte Eagles Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
20 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 19 | 44 |
| 2 | Wilmington Hammerheads Wilmington Hammerheads Wilmington Hammerheads is an American professional soccer team based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
20 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 20 | 33 |
| 3 | Northern Virginia Royals Northern Virginia Royals Northern Virginia Royals is an American soccer team based in Woodbridge, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the South Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its home... |
19 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 64 | 6 |
Western Division
| Place | Team | P | W | L | T | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Blitzz Utah Blitzz Utah Blitzz was a professional soccer team in the USL Second Division. It withdrew following the 2004 season, after winning the championship.-Year-by-year:... |
20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 16 | 36 |
| 2 | San Diego Gauchos San Diego Gauchos San Diego Gauchos were an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team was sold to new owners, and the franchise was disbanded.The Gauchos played their... |
20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 41 | 29 |
| 3 | California Gold California Gold Not to be confused with the television series California's GoldCalifornia Gold was an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2006, when the team left the league and... |
20 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 46 | 5 |
Playoffs
Final
Bracket
Home teams listed on top of bracketFinal
American clubs in international competitions
| Club | Competition | Final round |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire | 2004 CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Semifinals |
| San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
2004 CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Quarterfinals |