2023 MLS Season
The 2023 MLS season was defined by Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami, which sent shockwaves through global soccer. On the field, Columbus Crew won their third MLS Cup behind a dominant playoff run, while FC Cincinnati captured the Supporters' Shield.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- Columbus Crew
- Runner-Up
- LAFC
- Score
- 2-1
- Supporters' Shield
- FC Cincinnati
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Luciano Acosta
- Golden Boot
- Denis Bouanga (20 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Roman Celentano
- Coach of the Year
- Wilfried Nancy
- Newcomer of the Year
- Thiago Almada
Major Stories
- •Lionel Messi arrives at Inter Miami and transforms MLS global profile
- •Columbus Crew wins third MLS Cup
- •FC Cincinnati wins first Supporters Shield
- •St. Louis City SC has stellar expansion debut, topping Western Conference
Major Signings
- Lionel Messi to Inter Miami
Expansion Teams
- St. Louis City SC
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Cincinnati | 19-8-7 | 64 |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 20-11-3 | 63 |
| 3 |  Columbus Crew | 18-8-8 | 62 |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 18-9-7 | 61 |
| 5 |  D.C. United | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 6 |  Inter Miami CF | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 7 |  Real Salt Lake | 14-12-8 | 50 |
| 8 |  Atlanta United FC | 13-11-10 | 49 |
| 9 |  Austin FC | 13-11-10 | 49 |
| 10 |  FC Dallas | 13-11-10 | 49 |
Best XI
- Roman Celentano
- Matt Miazga
- Luciano Acosta
- Denis Bouanga
- Cucho Hernandez