2004 MLS Season
D.C. United won their record fourth MLS Cup. The season was also notable for 14-year-old Freddy Adu becoming the youngest professional athlete in American team sports history when he signed with D.C. United.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- D.C. United
- Runner-Up
- Sporting Kansas City
- Score
- 3-2
- Supporters' Shield
- Columbus Crew
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Amado Guevara
- Golden Boot
- Brian Ching (12 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Joe Cannon
- Coach of the Year
- Greg Andrulis
- Newcomer of the Year
- Freddy Adu
Major Stories
- •D.C. United wins fourth MLS Cup
- •14-year-old Freddy Adu becomes youngest pro athlete in US history
- •Columbus Crew wins first Supporters Shield
Major Signings
- Freddy Adu to D.C. United at age 14
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Columbus Crew | 21-6-3 | 66 |
| 2 |  FC Dallas | 19-10-1 | 58 |
| 3 |  D.C. United | 15-6-9 | 54 |
| 4 |  LA Galaxy | 14-12-4 | 46 |
| 5 |  New England Revolution | 12-10-8 | 44 |
| 6 |  New York Red Bulls | 12-10-8 | 44 |
| 7 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 9-12-9 | 36 |
| 8 |  Sporting Kansas City | 9-12-9 | 36 |
| 9 |  Chicago Fire FC | 6-16-8 | 26 |
| 10 |  Colorado Rapids | 6-16-8 | 26 |
Best XI
- Joe Cannon
- Robin Fraser
- Amado Guevara
- Landon Donovan
- Brian Ching