description MLS Cup Overview
MLS Cup is the championship match that concludes the annual Major League Soccer playoffs in the United States and Canada. It has been contested since MLS began play in 1996, with the winner recognized as the league's playoff champion rather than simply the club with the best regular-season record. The match is played between the surviving teams from the Eastern and Western conference playoff brackets, and its winner earns the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy.
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What does the MLS Cup decide?
The MLS Cup is the championship match at the end of Major League Soccer's annual playoffs. Its winner is recognized as the league's playoff champion.
When was the MLS Cup first contested?
The MLS Cup has been contested since Major League Soccer began play in 1996. It is part of the league's postseason rather than the regular-season standings.
Is the MLS Cup the same as winning the MLS regular season?
No. The MLS Cup goes to the winner of the playoffs, while the club with the best regular-season record is recognized separately through the Supporters' Shield.
Which countries are represented in MLS Cup competition?
Major League Soccer operates in the United States and Canada, so clubs from both countries can compete for the MLS Cup. The final concludes the league's annual playoff tournament.
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