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Ranking the Winningest MLS Franchises in League History

ByNathan Reynolds|
Dec 10, 2016; Toronto, Canada; A giant replica of the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy is seen at center field before the 2016 MLS Cup between the Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Toronto, Canada; A giant replica of the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy is seen at center field before the 2016 MLS Cup between the Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 24, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; The Timbers Army raises the Tifo before the game of Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Susan Ragan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 24, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; The Timbers Army raises the Tifo before the game of Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Susan Ragan-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 24, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; The Timbers Army raises the Tifo before the game of Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Susan Ragan-USA TODAY Sports

#16 – Portland Timbers

Matches Played: 214

Wins: 77

Percentage: 36%

The lowest ranking MLS Champion in the list. While the club has won over a third of their matches, a history of draws has kept the Timbers out of the playoffs four of their six seasons in the league. Portland’s seasons seem to be either boom or bust.

Home to one of the best stadium environments, Portland has barely missed the playoffs several times. However, in 2013 they finished top of the Western Conference, but were unable to reach MLS Cup. Two years later, the Timbers became the hot team at the right time and had a dramatic path to the Cup final and victory.

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