2021 MLS Season
New York City FC won their first MLS Cup, defeating the Portland Timbers on penalties at a snowy Providence Park. The New England Revolution set a new points record in winning the Supporters' Shield. Fans returned to stadiums across the league.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- New York City FC
- Runner-Up
- Portland Timbers
- Score
- 1-1 (4-2 PKs)
- Supporters' Shield
- New England Revolution
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Carles Gil
- Golden Boot
- Taty Castellanos (19 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Matt Turner
- Coach of the Year
- Bruce Arena
- Newcomer of the Year
- Djordje Mihailovic
Major Stories
- •NYCFC wins first MLS Cup in penalty shootout
- •New England Revolution set points record with Supporters Shield
- •Austin FC joins MLS
- •Fans return to stadiums after COVID
Major Signings
- Lorenzo Insigne announced for Toronto FC
Expansion Teams
- Austin FC
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New England Revolution | 20-7-7 | 67 |
| 2 |  New York City FC | 18-10-6 | 60 |
| 3 |  D.C. United | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 4 |  Inter Miami CF | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 5 |  Nashville SC | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 6 |  New York Red Bulls | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 7 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 8 |  Seattle Sounders FC | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 9 |  Sporting Kansas City | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 10 |  Atlanta United FC | 14-12-8 | 50 |
Best XI
- Matt Turner
- Miles Robinson
- Carles Gil
- Taty Castellanos
- Hany Mukhtar