The 2024 MLS season featured 29 teams competing across Eastern and Western Conferences. Inter Miami CF finished as the regular season champions with a record-breaking 74 points, claiming their first Supporters' Shield. The Columbus Crew won MLS Cup 2024, defeating LAFC 2-1 in the final at Lower.com Field.
In the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami led the standings followed by the Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, Orlando City SC, and Charlotte FC rounding out the playoff positions. The New York Red Bulls, Atlanta United, DC United, Nashville SC, New York City FC, CF Montréal, and the Philadelphia Union also secured playoff berths through the conference standings and wild card positions.
The Western Conference was topped by LAFC, followed by Real Salt Lake, LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders FC, Colorado Rapids, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Minnesota United FC, Portland Timbers, and Houston Dynamo FC completing the playoff picture. The 2024 season marked significant achievements for several clubs, with Inter Miami's historic regular season performance and Columbus Crew's successful MLS Cup defense highlighting the competitive nature of Major League Soccer.