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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) /
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01 Aug 2001: The Miami Fusion starters pose for a photo before the match against the D.C. United at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. Miami rally for a 2-2 draw with D.C. United. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tony Quinn/ MLS/ALLSPORT
01 Aug 2001: The Miami Fusion starters pose for a photo before the match against the D.C. United at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. Miami rally for a 2-2 draw with D.C. United. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Tony Quinn/ MLS/ALLSPORT /

Winningest Franchises in MLS History: Number 21 – Miami Fusion

Club Info

Year Founded: 1997

Stadium: Lockhart Stadium

Overall Record: 56-56-10

Championships: Supporters Shield Winners (2001)

The Miami Fusion enjoyed a brief stint in the MLS that lasted a short four seasons. Their demise came after the 2001 season, as the league decided to withdraw the club from the league due to financial issues. The 2001 season proved to be their best year with a Supporters Shield trophy being clinched at the end of the season. They finished with an impressive record of 16-5-5 that year.

Player Info

All-Time Goal Scorers: Diego Serna (1998-2001) 52 Goals, Alex Pineda Chacon (2001) 19 Goals

Most Appearances Made: Pablo Mastroeni (1998-2001) 100 Appearances, Diego Serna (1998-2001) 100 Appearances

In their short time as a club the Fusion had some very successful players come through the club. Diego Serna scored an impressive 52 goals in 100 appearances and Alex Pineda Chacon was the league MVP and leading goal scorer in 2001.

Carlos Valderrama will most likely be remembered for his hair, but he also was a fantastic player for the Fusion. He recorded 12 assists in the 1998 season. Current Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando got his career started with the club in the 2000 and 2001 season, which included seven clean sheet performances.

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