#mls-cup

#mls-cup

In contrast to just about every other major soccer country in the world, the United States does not define its champion based on the regular season. Instead, the team that finishes with the best regular season record out of the entire 30 teams will come away with the Supporters' Shield. The Supporters' Shield isn't just a prestigious trophy it also guarantees you homefield advantage from the opening round of the MLS Cup playoffs all the way to the final.

"I know the team is in first in the East and in the Supporters' Shield standings, so I want to come and help. I want to win."

"No excuses," coach Greg Vanney said. "We have to stop putting ourselves in holes and then trying to figure our way out. It's got to get cleaned up. It's got to get fixed."