American soccer clubs in international competitions

This is a list of American soccer clubs in international competitions. American clubs have participated in competitive international soccer competitions since 1963, when New York Hungaria entered the 1963 CONCACAF Champions' Cup.

Unlike other major professional sports leagues in the United States, the winners of Major League Soccer are not universally considered to be world champions in their respective sport. Yearly, MLS teams will compete against other soccer clubs abroad in competitions to determine the champions of North America, the Americas, and the World.

Since 1963, American soccer clubs have won two CONCACAF Champions' Cup/Champions League titles, and finished runners-up three times.

Who qualifies for CONCACAF competitions

For the CONCACAF Champions League, four American soccer clubs are eligible for entry into the competition.

Competition Details Since Eligible clubs Ref.
MLS Cup championMajor League Soccer (Division I) championship199623[1]
Supporters' Shield winnerMajor League Soccer regular season winner200623[2]
Conference regular season winnerMLS Conference regular season champion of conference opposite of Shield winner201411 or 12[3][4]
U.S. Open Cup championDomestic cup competition1963100[5]

In past competitions, such as the North American SuperLiga, the best teams based on regular season record to not qualify for the Champions League participated.[6] The tournament was held from 2007 to 2010.

Cups and finals

CONCACAF Champions League / Champions' Cup
Main article: CONCACAF Champions League
Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
D.C. United101998
LA Galaxy102000
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms011984
Real Salt Lake012011
Los Angeles FC012020

North American SuperLiga (defunct)
Main article: North American SuperLiga
Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
New England Revolution1120082010
Houston Dynamo012008
LA Galaxy012007
Chicago Fire012009

CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup / Giants Cup (defunct)
Main article: CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup
Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
D.C. United012001

Copa Interamericana (defunct)
Main article: Copa Interamericana
Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
D.C. United101998

Emirates Cup
Main article: Emirates Cup
Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
New York Red Bulls102011

International Champions Cup
Main article: International Champions Cup
Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
New York Red Bulls012015

La Manga Cup (defunct)
Main article: La Manga Cup
Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
MetroStars102004

Pan-Pacific Championship (defunct)
Main article: Pan-Pacific Championship
Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
Houston Dynamo012008
LA Galaxy012009

Full international record

Competitive tournaments only.

FIFA Club World Championship / Club World Cup
Main article: FIFA Club World Cup
Year Team Progress Aggregate Opponents Results
2001LA GalaxyGroup stageN/A Hearts of Oak, Júbilo Iwata, Real MadridCanceled

Copa Interamericana (defunct)
Main article: Copa Interamericana
Year Team Progress Aggregate Opponents Results
1998D.C. UnitedWinners2–1 Vasco da Gama0–1 at home, 2–0 away

CONCACAF Champions' Cup / Champions League
Main article: CONCACAF Champions League

The competition was named CONCACAF Champions' Cup until 2008–09, when it switched its name to CONCACAF Champions League.

Year Team Progress Aggregate Opponents Results
1962None entered
1963New York HungariaSecond round0–2 Guadalajara2–4 at home, 0–4 away
1967Philadelphia UkrainiansSemi-finals1–3 Alianza1–2 at home, 0–1 away
1968New York Greek AmericanSecond round3–7 Toluca2–3 at home, 1–4 away
1970New York Greek AmericanFirst round0–6 Cruz Azul0–1 at home, 0–5 away
1971ElizabethFirst round0–2 Cruz Azul0–0 at home, 0–2 away
Rochester LancersFinal round4th Alajuelense, Comunicaciones, Cruz Azul, Estrella, Transvaal
1972None entered
1973
1974Maccabi Los AngelesFirst roundN/A Devonshire Colts, North Village Rams (withdrew)
1975None entered
1976New York Inter-GiulianaFirst round3–5 Toronto Italia1–2 at home, 2–3 away
1977New York Inter-GiulianaFirst roundN/A AméricaWithdrew
1978Maccabi Los AngelesFirst roundN/A UNAMWithdrew
1979Soccer Universidad A.C.First round0–3 UANL0–2 at home, 0–1 away
1980Sacramento GoldFirst round0–3 UNAM0–1 at home, 0–2 away
Brooklyn ItaliansSecond round3–12 UNAM2–3 at home, 0–9 away
1981None entered
1982New York Pancyprian-FreedomsFirst roundN/A UNAMWithdrew
Brooklyn ItaliansFirst roundN/A VidaWithdrew
1983Detroit ExpressFirst roundN/A IndependienteWithdrew
New York Pancyprian-FreedomsSecond round3–4 Atlante1–1 at home, 2–3 away
1984Jacksonville Tea MenFirst roundN/A VidaWithdrew
New York Pancyprian-FreedomsFinalN/A VioletteWithdrew along with Guadalajara
1985Chicago CroatianFirst round0–6 Olimpia0–4 at home, 0–2 away
1986New York Greek AmericanFirst round0–2 PHC Zebras0–1 at home, 0–1 away
1987St. Louis KutisFirst round0–4 Monterrey0–1 at home, 0–3 away
San Pedro YugoslavsFirst round0–4 América0–2 at home, 0–2 away
1988Seattle Mitre EaglesFirst round0–9 Cruz Azul0–0 at home, 0–9 away
Washington DiplomatsFirst round2–4 Morelia1–2 at home, 1–2 away
1989San Francisco Greek-AmericanFirst round2–6 UNAM1–1 at home, 1–5 away
St. Louis BuschFirst round2–9 U de G2–1 at home, 0–8 away
1990New York Greek AmericanFirst round1–2 St. Petersburg Kickers1–0 at home, 0–2 away
St. Petersburg KickersSecond round0–1 América0–0 at home, 0–1 away
1991A.A.C. EaglesFirst round1–4 PHC Zebras1–2 at home, 0–2 away
Brooklyn ItaliansSecond round1–6 U de G1–3 at home, 0–3 away
1992Dallas RocketsRound of 162–7 América1–2 at home, 1–5 away
San Francisco Bay BlackhawksQuarter-finals3–4 América2–1 at home, 1–3 away
1993HerculesFirst round0–4 Juventus0–2 at home, 0–2 away
1994Los Angeles SalsaFirst round2–3 Alianza2–2 at home, 0–1 away
1995None entered
1996Seattle SoundersFinal round4th Cruz Azul, Comunicaciones, Necaxa
1997D.C. UnitedConsolation match2–2 Guadalajara
LA GalaxyFinal3–5 Cruz Azul
1998Colorado RapidsPlay-in round3–4 Santos Laguna1–0 at home, 2–4 away
D.C. UnitedWinners1–0 Toluca
1999Chicago FireConsolation match2–2 D.C. United
D.C. UnitedConsolation match2–2 Chicago Fire
LA GalaxyPlay-in round1–1 (4–5 p) Necaxa
2000D.C. UnitedConsolation match1–2 Pachuca
LA GalaxyWinners3–2 Olimpia
2002Chicago FireQuarter-finals2–3 Morelia2–1 at home, 0–2 away
D.C. UnitedRound of 162–5 Comunicaciones2–1 at home, 0–4 away
Kansas City WizardsSemi-finals2–7 Morelia1–1 at home, 1–6 away
San Jose EarthquakesQuarter-finals1–3 Pachuca1–0 at home, 0–3 away
2003Columbus CrewQuarter-finals2–6 Morelia2–0 at home, 0–6 away
LA GalaxyQuarter-finals2–6 Necaxa1–2 at home, 1–4 away
New England RevolutionRound of 163–5 Alajuelense3–1 at home, 0–4 away
San Jose EarthquakesRound of 164–5 Municipal2–1 at home, 2–4 away
2004Chicago FireSemi-finals2–3 Saprissa2–1 at home, 0–2 away
San Jose EarthquakesQuarter-finals1–3 Alajuelense1–0 at home, 0–3 away
2005D.C. UnitedSemi-finals1–6 UNAM1–1 at home, 0–5 away
Kansas City WizardsQuarter-finals1–2 Saprissa0–0 at home, 1–2 away
2006LA GalaxyQuarter-finals2–3 Saprissa0–0 at home, 2–3 away
New England RevolutionQuarter-finals0–1 Alajuelense0–0 at home, 0–1 away
2007D.C. UnitedSemi-finals2–3 Guadalajara1–1 at home, 1–2 away
Houston DynamoSemi-finals4–5 Pachuca2–0 at home, 2–5 away
2008D.C. UnitedSemi-finals1–6 Pachuca1–1 at home, 0–5 away
Houston DynamoSemi-finals0–3 Saprissa0–0 at home, 0–3 away
2008–09Chivas USAPreliminary round1–3 Tauro1–1 at home, 0–2 away
D.C. United4th in group stageN/A Cruz Azul, Marathón, Saprissa
Houston DynamoQuarter-finals1–4 Atlante1–1 at home, 0–3 away
New England RevolutionPreliminary round1–6 Joe Public0–4 at home, 1–2 away
2009–10Columbus CrewQuarter-finals4–5 Toluca2–2 at home, 2–3 away
D.C. United3rd in group stageN/A Marathón, San Juan Jabloteh, Toluca
Houston Dynamo3rd in group stageN/A Árabe Unido, Isidro Metapán, Pachuca
New York Red BullsPreliminary round3–4 W Connection1–2 at home, 2–2 away
2010–11Columbus CrewQuarter-finals1–4 Real Salt Lake0–0 at home, 1–4 away
LA GalaxyPreliminary round3–5 Puerto Rico Islanders1–4 at home, 2–1 away
Real Salt LakeFinal2–3 Monterrey0–1 at home, 2–2 away
Seattle Sounders4th in group stageN/A Marathón, Monterrey, Saprissa
2011–12Colorado Rapids3rd in group stageN/A Isidro Metapán, Real España, Santos Laguna
LA GalaxyQuarter-finals3–4 Toronto FC1–2 at home, 2–2 away
FC Dallas3rd in group stageN/A Tauro, Toronto FC, UNAM
Seattle SoundersQuarter-finals3–7 Santos Laguna2–1 at home, 1–6 away
2012–13LA GalaxySemi-finals1–3 Monterrey0–1 at home, 1–2 away
Houston DynamoQuarter-finals1–3 Santos Laguna1–0 at home, 0–3 away
Real Salt Lake2nd in group stageN/A Herediano, Tauro
Seattle SoundersSemi-finals1–2 Santos Laguna0–1 at home, 1–1 away
2013–14Houston Dynamo2nd in group stageN/A Árabe Unido, W Connection
LA GalaxyQuarter-finals3–4 Tijuana1–0 at home, 2–4 away
San Jose EarthquakesQuarter-finals2–2 (4–5 p) Toluca1–1 at home, 1–1 away
Sporting Kansas CityQuarter-finals2–5 Cruz Azul1–0 at home, 1–5 away
2014–15D.C. UnitedQuarter-finals4–6 Alajuelense2–1 at home, 2–5 away
New York Red Bulls2nd in group stageN/A Montreal Impact, FAS
Portland Timbers2nd in group stageN/A Alpha United, Olimpia
Sporting Kansas City2nd in group stageN/A Real Estelí, Saprissa
2015–16D.C. UnitedQuarter-finals1–3 Querétaro1–1 at home, 0–2 away
LA GalaxyQuarter-finals0–4 Santos Laguna0–0 at home, 0–4 away
Real Salt LakeQuarter-finals1–3 UANL1–1 at home, 0–2 away
Seattle SoundersQuarter-finals3–5 América2–2 at home, 1–3 away
2016–17FC DallasSemi-finals3–4 Pachuca2–1 at home, 1–3 away
New York Red BullsQuarter-finals1–3 Vancouver Whitecaps1–1 at home, 0–2 away
Portland Timbers2nd in group stageN/A Dragón, Saprissa
Sporting Kansas City2nd in group stageN/A Central, Vancouver Whitecaps
2018Colorado RapidsRound of 160–2 Toronto FC0–2 at home, 0–0 away
FC DallasRound of 163–3 (a) Tauro3–2 at home, 0–1 away
New York Red BullsSemi-finals0–1 Guadalajara0–0 at home, 0–1 away
Seattle SoundersQuarter-finals1–3 Guadalajara1–0 at home, 0–3 away
2019Atlanta UnitedQuarter-finals1–3 Monterrey1–0 at home, 0–3 away
Houston DynamoQuarter-finals0–3 UANL0–2 at home, 0–1 away
New York Red BullsQuarter-finals2–6 Santos Laguna0–2 at home, 2–4 away
Sporting Kansas CitySemi-finals2–10 Monterrey2–5 at home, 0–5 away
2020Atlanta UnitedQuarter-finals1–3 América1–0 at home, 0–3 away
Los Angeles FCFinal1–2 UANL
New York City FCQuarter-finals0–5 UANL0–1 at home, 0–4 away
Seattle SoundersRound of 164–4 (2–4 p) Olimpia2–2 at home, 2–2 away
2021Atlanta UnitedTBD
Columbus CrewTBD
Philadelphia UnionTBD
Portland TimbersTBD

North American SuperLiga (defunct)
Year Team Progress Result Opponent(s)
2007D.C. UnitedSemi-finals0–2 LA Galaxy
FC Dallas4th in group stageN/A Guadalajara, LA Galaxy, Pachuca
Houston DynamoSemi-finals2–2 (3–4 p) Pachuca
LA GalaxyFinal1–1 (3–4 p) Pachuca
2008Chivas USA3rd in group stageN/A New England Revolution, Pachuca, Santos Laguna
D.C. United4th in group stageN/A Atlante, Guadalajara, Houston Dynamo
Houston DynamoFinal2–2 (5–6 p) New England Revolution
New England RevolutionWinners2–2 (6–5 p) Houston Dynamo
2009Chicago FireFinal1–1 (3–4 p) UANL
Chivas USA4th in group stageN/A Chicago Fire, San Luis, UANL
Kansas City Wizards4th in group stageN/A Atlas, New England Revolution, Santos Laguna
New England RevolutionSemi-finals1–2 Chicago Fire
2010Chicago Fire3rd in group stageN/A Morelia, New England Revolution, UNAM
Chivas USA3rd in group stageN/A Houston Dynamo, Pachuca, Puebla
Houston DynamoSemi-finals0–1 Morelia
New England RevolutionFinal1–2 Morelia

CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup / Giants Cup
Main article: CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup
Year Team Progress Aggregate Opponents Results
1991Brooklyn ItaliansFirst round1–6 U de G0–3 at home, 1–3 away
1994El FarolitoQuarter-finals1–5 Necaxa0–0 at home, 1–5 away
1995New York Greek AmericanFirst roundN/A TecosWithdrew
1996Richmond KickersSecond roundN/A SirocoCanceled
1997Dallas Burn3rd in group stageN/A Cruz Azul, Necaxa
2001Columbus CrewQuarter-finals1–3 Saprissa1–1 at home, 0–2 away
D.C. UnitedFinal0–2 América

Campeones Cup
Main article: Campeones Cup
Year Team Score Opponents
2019 Atlanta United 3–2 América
2020 Seattle Sounders Canceled
2021 Columbus Crew

Leagues Cup
Main article: Leagues Cup
Year Team Progress Result Opponent(s)
2019Chicago FireQuarter-finals0–2 Cruz Azul
Houston DynamoQuarter-finals1–1 (5–6 p) América
LA GalaxySemi-finals1–2 Cruz Azul
Real Salt LakeQuarter-finals0–1 UANL
2020 D.C. United Canceled
LA Galaxy
Minnesota United
New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union
Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake

Copa Sudamericana
Main article: Copa Sudamericana
Year Team Progress Aggregate Opponents Results
2005D.C. UnitedRound of 163–4 Universidad Católica1–1 at home, 2–3 away
2007D.C. UnitedRound of 162–2 (a) Guadalajara2–1 at home, 0–1 away

Copa Merconorte
Main article: Copa Merconorte
Year Team Progress Aggregate Opponents Results
2001Kansas City Wizards3rd in group stageN/A Barcelona, Santos Laguna, Sporting Cristal
MetroStars3rd in group stageN/A Deportivo Italchacao, Guadalajara, Millonarios

Appearances in CONCACAF competitions

As of December 22, 2020

Club Total[A] CL SL GC CWC Other First Appearance Last Appearance
Apps Pld W D L Win%
A.A.C. Eagles12002.000100001991 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1991 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Atlanta United39513.611200012019 CONCACAF Champions League2020 CONCACAF Champions League
Brooklyn Italians410217.250301001980 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1991 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup
Chicago Croatian12002.000100001985 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1985 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Chicago Fire6201037.575320011999 CONCACAF Champions' Cup2019 Leagues Cup
Chivas USA411245.364130002008 North American SuperLiga2010 North American SuperLiga
Colorado Rapids310325.400300001998 CONCACAF Champions' Cup2018 CONCACAF Champions League
Columbus Crew422859.477301002001 CONCACAF Giants Cup2010–11 CONCACAF Champions League
Dallas Rockets18512.688100001992 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1992 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
D.C. United1762261323.5241221021997 CONCACAF Champions' Cup2015–16 CONCACAF Champions League
Detroit Express12002.000100001983 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1983 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
El Farolito11001.000001001994 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup1994 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup
Elizabeth12011.250100001971 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1971 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
FC Dallas[B]523959.500311001997 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup2018 CONCACAF Champions League
Hercules12002.000100001993 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1993 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Houston Dynamo1141161213.537730012007 CONCACAF Champions' Cup2019 Leagues Cup
Jacksonville Tea Men12002.000100001984 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1984 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
LA Galaxy1352241414.5961010111997 CONCACAF Champions' Cup2019 Leagues Cup
Los Angeles FC15302.600100002020 CONCACAF Champions League2020 CONCACAF Champions League
Los Angeles Salsa12011.250100001994 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1994 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Maccabi Los Angeles24022.250200001974 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1978 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
New England Revolution618956.575330002003 CONCACAF Champions' Cup2010 North American SuperLiga
New York City FC14202.500100002020 CONCACAF Champions League2020 CONCACAF Champions League
New York Greek American5133010.231401001968 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1995 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup
New York Hungaria14121.500100001963 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1963 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
New York Inter-Giuliana24004.000200001976 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1977 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms316475.469300001982 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1984 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
New York Red Bulls[C]6281179.537500012001 Copa Merconorte2019 CONCACAF Champions League
Philadelphia Ukrainians12002.000100001967 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1967 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Portland Timbers28512.688200002014–15 CONCACAF Champions League2016–17 CONCACAF Champions League
Real Salt Lake4231166.609300012010–11 CONCACAF Champions League2019 Leagues Cup
Richmond Kickers14220.750001001996 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup1996 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup
Rochester Lancers17322.571100001971 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1971 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Sacramento Gold12002.000100001980 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1980 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks16501.833100001992 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1992 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
San Francisco Greek-American12011.250100001989 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1989 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
San Jose Earthquakes414725.571400002002 CONCACAF Champions' Cup2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League
San Pedro Yugoslavs12002.000100001987 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1987 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Seattle Mitre Eagles12011.250100001988 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1988 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Seattle Sounders[D]63617615.526600001996 CONCACAF Champions' Cup2020 CONCACAF Champions League
Soccer Universidad12002.000100001979 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1979 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
St. Louis Busch12101.500100001989 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1989 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
St. Louis Kutis12002.000100001987 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1987 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
St. Petersburg Kickers13102.333100001990 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1990 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Sporting Kansas City[E]83714816.474610012001 Copa Merconorte2019 CONCACAF Champions League
Washington Diplomats12002.000100001988 CONCACAF Champions' Cup1988 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
Total143525203115212.49211016718

Notes
  1. ^
    For statistical purposes if a team withdrew or forfeited a match, each match that was withdrawn or forfeited is counted as a loss. Double forfeits are counted as a draw. Finally, matches where a team advanced because their opponent with draw are counted as a win for each match their opponent withdrew.
  2. ^
    FC Dallas were called the Dallas Burn from 1996–2004.[7]
  3. ^
    New York Red Bulls were called the MetroStars from 1994–2006.[8]
  4. ^
    This includes CONCACAF and international records collectively held by the NASL Sounders, USL Sounders, and the MLS Sounders.
  5. ^
    Sporting Kansas City were called the Kansas City Wiz from 1995–1996, and Kansas City Wizards from 1996–2011.[9]

See also

References
  1. "2011–12 Champions League Qualification". CONCACAF. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved June 18, 2011.
  2. "Colorado clinch spot in 2017 CONCACAF Champions League, joining Dallas, TFC". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  3. "Portland Timbers headed to 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League after USSF rule change approved". mlssoccer.com. Major League Soccer. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  4. "CONCACAF Approves U.S. Soccer's/MLS Request to Amend Their Qualification Process to CONCACAF Champions League". CONCACAF.com. December 13, 2013. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  5. "Qualifying Format Unveiled for 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League" (Press release). New York City: Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football. May 14, 2008. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  6. "'MLS announces competition changes for 2009'". 21 November 2008. Archived from the original on 15 February 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2008.
  7. Hall, Cheryl (July 13, 2013). "Lamar Hunt's soccer vision a pipe dream no more, sons say". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  8. Jensen, Ric; Wang, Yawei. "How Do Fans React When Sports Teams Are Named After Corporations?". The Sport Journal. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  9. "Pro Lax in Kansas City?!". Central Iowa Lacrosse & Sports Ramblings. November 22, 2010. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013.
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