2012 MLS Season
The LA Galaxy became the first team to win back-to-back MLS Cups since the Houston Dynamo in 2006-07, with Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane leading the charge. Chris Wondolowski scored 27 goals to tie the single-season record.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- LA Galaxy
- Runner-Up
- Houston Dynamo
- Score
- 3-1
- Supporters' Shield
- San Jose Earthquakes
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Chris Wondolowski
- Golden Boot
- Chris Wondolowski (27 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Jimmy Nielsen
- Coach of the Year
- Oscar Pareja
- Newcomer of the Year
- Austin Berry
Major Stories
- •LA Galaxy repeat as MLS Cup champions for second time in history
- •Chris Wondolowski ties single-season goals record with 27
- •Montreal Impact join MLS as 19th team
Major Signings
- Tim Cahill to New York Red Bulls
Expansion Teams
- CF Montreal
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 22-5-7 | 73 |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17-8-9 | 60 |
| 3 |  D.C. United | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 4 |  LA Galaxy | 15-10-9 | 54 |
| 5 |  Philadelphia Union | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 6 |  FC Dallas | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 7 |  Portland Timbers | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 8 |  Houston Dynamo FC | 15-13-6 | 51 |
| 9 |  New England Revolution | 12-10-12 | 48 |
| 10 |  New York Red Bulls | 12-10-12 | 48 |
Best XI
- Jimmy Nielsen
- Matt Besler
- Chris Wondolowski
- Thierry Henry
- Graham Zusi