2009 MLS Season
Real Salt Lake pulled off one of the greatest upsets in MLS Cup history, defeating the favored LA Galaxy on penalties to win their first championship. Seattle Sounders made a spectacular MLS debut, setting attendance records.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- Real Salt Lake
- Runner-Up
- LA Galaxy
- Score
- 1-1 (5-4 PKs)
- Supporters' Shield
- Columbus Crew
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Landon Donovan
- Golden Boot
- Jeff Cunningham (17 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Nick Rimando
- Coach of the Year
- Jason Kreis
- Newcomer of the Year
- Omar Gonzalez
Major Stories
- •Real Salt Lake shocks LA Galaxy to win MLS Cup on penalties
- •Seattle Sounders set MLS attendance records in inaugural season
- •Landon Donovan wins MVP
Major Signings
- Freddy Ljungberg to Seattle Sounders
Expansion Teams
- Seattle Sounders
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Columbus Crew | 21-6-3 | 66 |
| 2 |  FC Dallas | 19-10-1 | 58 |
| 3 |  Real Salt Lake | 18-10-2 | 56 |
| 4 |  D.C. United | 16-7-7 | 55 |
| 5 |  Toronto FC | 16-14-0 | 48 |
| 6 |  Houston Dynamo FC | 13-11-6 | 45 |
| 7 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 12-10-8 | 44 |
| 8 |  Seattle Sounders FC | 12-10-8 | 44 |
| 9 |  Sporting Kansas City | 12-10-8 | 44 |
| 10 |  LA Galaxy | 11-14-5 | 38 |
Best XI
- Nick Rimando
- Omar Gonzalez
- Landon Donovan
- Jeff Cunningham
- Kyle Beckerman