The 2011 MLS season was notable for several key developments in Major League Soccer. The season featured 18 teams and ran from March to November, with each team playing 34 regular season games. LA Galaxy won the Supporters' Shield with 67 points, marking their best regular season performance since 2002.
The season was highlighted by significant player movements, including the arrival of Thierry Henry at New York Red Bulls and the continued presence of David Beckham at LA Galaxy. The regular season saw strong performances from teams like Sporting Kansas City, Real Salt Lake, and Philadelphia Union, which made their first playoff appearance.
LA Galaxy ultimately captured the MLS Cup championship, defeating Houston Dynamo 1-0 in the final at Home Depot Center (now Dignity Health Sports Park). This marked Galaxy's third MLS Cup title and capped off a dominant season where they also won the Supporters' Shield. The season featured 949 total goals across all teams, with several players reaching double-digit goal totals including Chris Wondolowski and Dwayne De Rosario.