Major League Soccer 2001 Season
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This is a summary of the 2001 Major League Soccer season.
Final standings
| Position | Eastern Division | Points | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | Against | Difference | Average attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Fusion | 53 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 36 | +21 | 11,177 |
| 2 | MetroStars | 42 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 38 | 35 | +3 | 20,806 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 27 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 15,654 |
| 4 | D.C. United | 26 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 42 | 50 | -8 | 21,518 |
| Position | Central Division | Points | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | Against | Difference | Average attendance |
| 1 | Chicago Fire | 53 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 50 | 30 | +20 | 16,388 |
| 2 | Columbus Crew | 45 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 49 | 36 | +13 | 17,511 |
| 3 | Dallas Burn | 35 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 47 | +1 | 12,574 |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 14 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 32 | 68 | -36 | 10,479 |
| Position | Western Division | Points | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals | Against | Difference | Average attendance |
| 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 47 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 36 | +16 | 17,387 |
| 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | 45 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 47 | 29 | +18 | 9,635 |
| 3 | Kansas City Wizards | 36 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 33 | 53 | -20 | 10,954 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 23 | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 36 | 47 | -11 | 16,481 |
MLS Cup Playoffs
Quarterfinals
''Chicago advance 7-1 on points.
''Miami advance 6-3 on points.
''Los Angeles advance 1-0 in series overtime after 4-4 tie on points.
'' Columbus advance 6-0 on points. Semifinals
''Los Angeles advance 7-1 on points.
''San Jose advance 6-3 on points.
MLS Cup 2001
''San Jose earn MLS berth to CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2002.
''D.C. United, Chicago, and Kansas City qualify from CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2001.
Team Awards
- MLS Cup - San Jose Earthquakes
- U.S. Open Cup - Los Angeles Galaxy
- MLS Supporters' Shield - Miami Fusion
Individual Awards
- Most Valuable Player: Alex Pineda Chacon, Miami Fusion
- Scoring Champion: Alex Pineda Chacon, Miami Fusion (47)
- Golden Boot: Alex Pineda Chacon, Miami Fusion (19)
- Defender of the Year: Jeff Agoos, San Jose Earthquakes
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Tim Howard, MetroStars
- Rookie of the Year: Rodrigo Faria, MetroStars
- Coach of the Year: Frank Yallop, San Jose Earthquakes
- Comeback Player of the Year: Troy Dayak, San Jose Earthquakes
- Goal of the Year: Clint Mathis, MetroStars
- Fair Play Award: Alex Pineda Chacon, Miami Fusion
- Humanitarian of the Year: Tim Howard, MetroStars
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Eastern Conference Chicago Fire | Columbus Crew D.C. United | Kansas City Wizards New England Revolution | Red Bull New York |
Western Conference C.D. Chivas USA | Colorado Rapids FC Dallas | Houston Dynamo Los Angeles Galaxy | Real Salt Lake |
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