2011 MLS Season
The LA Galaxy won their fourth MLS Cup with Landon Donovan and David Beckham leading the way. Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps joined the league, instantly creating one of the fiercest rivalries in MLS history.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- LA Galaxy
- Runner-Up
- Houston Dynamo
- Score
- 1-0
- Supporters' Shield
- LA Galaxy
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Dwayne De Rosario
- Golden Boot
- Chris Wondolowski (16 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Kasey Keller
- Coach of the Year
- Jason Kreis
- Newcomer of the Year
- Darlington Nagbe
Major Stories
- •LA Galaxy win fourth MLS Cup with Beckham and Donovan
- •Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps bring Cascadia rivalry to MLS
- •Red Bull Arena and Sporting Park raise stadium standards
Major Signings
- David Beckham returns to Galaxy full-time
Expansion Teams
- Portland Timbers
- Vancouver Whitecaps
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  LA Galaxy | 18-8-8 | 62 |
| 2 |  D.C. United | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 3 |  New England Revolution | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 4 |  New York Red Bulls | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 5 |  Houston Dynamo FC | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 14-12-8 | 50 |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 14-12-8 | 50 |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 14-12-8 | 50 |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 13-16-5 | 44 |
| 10 |  Toronto FC | 10-13-11 | 41 |
Best XI
- Kasey Keller
- Omar Gonzalez
- Dwayne De Rosario
- Chris Wondolowski
- Landon Donovan