2016 MLS Season
The Seattle Sounders won their first MLS Cup, defeating Toronto FC in a penalty shootout. David Villa won the MVP with NYCFC, and Jordan Morris burst onto the scene as Rookie of the Year.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- Seattle Sounders
- Runner-Up
- Toronto FC
- Score
- 0-0 (5-4 PKs)
- Supporters' Shield
- FC Dallas
Individual Awards
- MVP
- David Villa
- Golden Boot
- Bradley Wright-Phillips (24 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Andre Blake
- Coach of the Year
- Oscar Pareja
- Newcomer of the Year
- Jordan Morris
Major Stories
- •Seattle Sounders win first MLS Cup under Brian Schmetzer
- •Toronto FC sets points record only to lose MLS Cup final
- •David Villa wins MVP with NYCFC
- •Jordan Morris wins Newcomer of the Year
Major Signings
- Bastian Schweinsteiger to Chicago Fire
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Dallas | 20-7-7 | 67 |
| 2 |  D.C. United | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 3 |  Seattle Sounders FC | 15-6-13 | 58 |
| 4 |  Real Salt Lake | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 5 |  LA Galaxy | 15-13-6 | 51 |
| 6 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 12-10-12 | 48 |
| 7 |  Sporting Kansas City | 12-10-12 | 48 |
| 8 |  Houston Dynamo FC | 13-16-5 | 44 |
| 9 |  Orlando City SC | 10-13-11 | 41 |
| 10 |  Toronto FC | 10-13-11 | 41 |
Best XI
- Andre Blake
- Matt Hedges
- David Villa
- Bradley Wright-Phillips
- Sacha Kljestan