1998 MLS Season
The 1998 season saw one of the greatest expansion stories in sports history as the Chicago Fire, coached by Bob Bradley, won both the MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup in their very first season.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- Chicago Fire
- Runner-Up
- D.C. United
- Score
- 2-0
- Supporters' Shield
- LA Galaxy
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Marco Etcheverry
- Golden Boot
- Stern John (26 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Zach Thornton
- Coach of the Year
- Bob Bradley
- Newcomer of the Year
- Carlos Llamosa
Major Stories
- •Chicago Fire win MLS Cup and US Open Cup in their inaugural season
- •Miami Fusion joins MLS
Major Signings
- Hristo Stoichkov to Chicago Fire
Expansion Teams
- Chicago Fire
- Miami Fusion
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  LA Galaxy | 19-8-5 | 62 |
| 2 |  Columbus Crew | 18-9-5 | 59 |
| 3 |  Colorado Rapids | 18-9-5 | 59 |
| 4 |  D.C. United | 16-7-9 | 57 |
| 5 |  Chicago Fire FC | 15-6-11 | 56 |
| 6 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 9-12-11 | 38 |
| 7 |  Sporting Kansas City | 9-12-11 | 38 |
| 8 |  FC Dallas | 6-16-10 | 28 |
| 9 |  New England Revolution | 5-15-12 | 27 |
| 10 |  New York Red Bulls | 5-15-12 | 27 |
Best XI
- Zach Thornton
- Carlos Bocanegra
- Marco Etcheverry
- Stern John
- Ante Razov