2018 MLS Season
Atlanta United won the MLS Cup in just their second season, defeating Portland 2-0 in front of 73,019 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Josef Martinez shattered the single-season goal record with 31 goals. LAFC joined the league with Carlos Vela leading the way.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- Atlanta United
- Runner-Up
- Portland Timbers
- Score
- 2-0
- Supporters' Shield
- New York Red Bulls
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Josef Martinez
- Golden Boot
- Josef Martinez (31 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Brad Guzan
- Coach of the Year
- Gerardo Martino
- Newcomer of the Year
- Alexander Ring
Major Stories
- •Atlanta United wins MLS Cup in front of 73,000 fans in just second season
- •Josef Martinez shatters single-season goal record with 31 goals
- •LAFC joins MLS with Carlos Vela
- •Zlatan and Rooney bring star power
Major Signings
- Carlos Vela to LAFC
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic to LA Galaxy
- Wayne Rooney to D.C. United
Expansion Teams
- LAFC
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New York Red Bulls | 19-8-7 | 64 |
| 2 |  Philadelphia Union | 17-8-9 | 60 |
| 3 |  Portland Timbers | 17-8-9 | 60 |
| 4 |  D.C. United | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 5 |  Atlanta United FC | 15-10-9 | 54 |
| 6 |  LA Galaxy | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Football Club | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 8 |  Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 9 |  FC Dallas | 13-11-10 | 49 |
| 10 |  Houston Dynamo FC | 11-14-9 | 42 |
Best XI
- Brad Guzan
- Leandro Gonzalez Pirez
- Josef Martinez
- Carlos Vela
- Diego Valeri