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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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FRISCO, TX - NOVEMBER 29: Diego Valeri #8 of Portland Timbers raises the MLS Western Conference trophy after defeating FC Dallas in the Western Conference Finals-Leg 2 of the MLS playoffs at Toyota Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
FRISCO, TX – NOVEMBER 29: Diego Valeri #8 of Portland Timbers raises the MLS Western Conference trophy after defeating FC Dallas in the Western Conference Finals-Leg 2 of the MLS playoffs at Toyota Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Winningest Franchises in MLS History: Number 17 – Portland Timbers

Club Info

Year Founded: 2009

Stadium: Providence Park

Overall Record: 60-63-63

Championships: 2015 MLS Cup Champions

The Portland Timbers have become one of the leagues most popular clubs in their short time of existence in MLS. Electric fans are always present at Providence Park and create a vibrant atmosphere for the matches. Last season the club claimed its first ever MLS Cup title by defeating the Columbus Crew in the final. It gave them redemption from the 2013 season where they had the best regular season finish as the top club in the Western Conference but failed to win it all.

Player Info

All-Time Leading Scorers: Fanendo Adi (2014-Current) 39 Goals, Diego Valeri (2013-Current) 38 Goals

Most Appearances Made: Darlington Nagbe (2011-Current) 200 Appearances

Despite not having any major star power the club has accomplished a lot. Diego Valeri has been a key part of the club over the past few seasons, and he is having another fantastic season this year. He has the club record for most assists and is closing in on the all-time leading goal scorer spot. Fanendo Adi currently holds the leading scorer position and has already scored 12 goals this season.

Darlington Nagbe has spent his entire MLS career with the Timbers and has been a vital player for them in midfield. He has also made some appearances for the U.S. men’s national team. Goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts spent three seasons with the club and had 23 clean sheets. He is in multiple top 10 all-time stat categories in MLS record books.

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