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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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21 Jul 2001: Carlos Valderrama #10 of the Colorado Rapids dribbles against the defense of the Tampa Bay Mutiny at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Rapids won 2-1 over the Mutiny. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT
21 Jul 2001: Carlos Valderrama #10 of the Colorado Rapids dribbles against the defense of the Tampa Bay Mutiny at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Rapids won 2-1 over the Mutiny. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons/ALLSPORT /

Winningest Franchises in MLS History: Number 18 – Tampa Bay Mutiny

Club Info

Year Founded: 1995

Stadium: Raymond James Stadium

Overall Record: 83-6-98

Championships: Supporters Shield Winners (1996)

The Tampa Mutiny joined the Miami Fusion as the second club to be folded in 2002. It was a combination of low attendance and revenue that dealt the franchise an exit from the league. Despite their short existence, they did manage to win the Supporters Shield in 1996, which included a 20 win season. They reached the playoffs four out of the six seasons they participated in.

Player Info

All-Time Goal Scorers: Roy Lassiter (1996-1998) 37 Goals, Mamadou Diallo (2000-2001) 35 Goals

Most Appearances Made: Steve Ralston (1996-2001) 177 Appearances

Carlos Valderrama was one of the early players to make an impact on the club. He claimed MVP honors in the 1996 season and was also an MLS Best XI and All-Star selection. Mamadou Diallo took the league by storm in 2000 scoring 26 goals to earn the leagues Golden Boot award. Roy Lassiter did the Senegalese forward one better in 1996 scoring 27 goals in the season; he went down as the franchises all-time goal scorer.

Steve Ralston began his long MLS career for the Mutiny and he was the clubs draft pick in 1996 and made 177 appearances in his career with the team. He earned Rookie of the Year honors in 1996 and scored seven goals. He was a prolific midfield player and recorded 65 of his eventual 135 career assists while playing for the Mutiny.

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