MLS Multiplex
Fansided

Winningest Franchises in MLS History

By Daniel Garza

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: (L-R) Juninho #19, Head Coach Bruce Arena, Landon Donovan #10, Marcelo Sarvas #8 and Robbie Keane #7 of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrate on the podium with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after the Galaxy defeated the New England Revolution 2-1 in the 2014 MLS Cup at StubHub Center on December 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: (L-R) Juninho #19, Head Coach Bruce Arena, Landon Donovan #10, Marcelo Sarvas #8 and Robbie Keane #7 of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrate on the podium with the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after the Galaxy defeated the New England Revolution 2-1 in the 2014 MLS Cup at StubHub Center on December 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
23 of 25
Next
19 May 1996: Brian McBride of the Columbus Crew high fives the fan as he walks off the field after a game against the Colorado Rapids at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Rapids won the game 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
19 May 1996: Brian McBride of the Columbus Crew high fives the fan as he walks off the field after a game against the Colorado Rapids at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Rapids won the game 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport /

Winningest Franchises in MLS History:  Number 2 – Columbus Crew

Club Info

Year Founded: May 10th, 1994

Stadiums: Ohio Stadium (1995-1998) Mapfre Stadium (1999-Present)

Overall Record: 262-123-243

Championships: 2008 MLS Cup Champions, 2002 U.S. Open Cup Champions, 3x Supporters Shield Winners (2004, 2008, and 2009)

The longtime Ohio club has had some great moments in the MLS. Their 2008 MLS Cup Championship run included the Supporters Shield and three player and coach awards for their incredible season. In 1999 they had their best regular season with 19 wins in 32 matches played. They captured their first ever U.S. Open Cup title in 2002 by defeating the L.A. Galaxy 1-0, which was the clubs first ever championship.

Player Info

All-Time Leading Scorers: Jeff Cunningham (1998-2004;2011) 64 Goals, Brian McBride (1996-2003)

Most Appearances Made: Chad Marshall (2004-2013) 264 Appearances

The Crew has had many offensive weapons over the years. One of those players was Brian McBride who scored 62 goals in 161 appearances for the club. Jeff Cunningham just edged out the American forward for the all-time leading scorer spot with 64; he had numerous season with ten goals or more.

Guillermo Barros Schelotto is named most fans won’t forget anytime soon. The Argentine forward scored seven goals and had 19 assists to earn the 2008 league MVP award. He played a key part in the clubs title run. Another player worth noting is Stern John who had a 26 goal season in 1998. Also, he recorded 57 points and three hat-tricks in that fantastic run of form.

Next: #1

Home/All-Time Lists