Who were the original 10 MLS teams?

Of these original teams, Tampa Bay Mutiny was contracted after the 2001 season. The remaining original clubs continue in various forms, with some having undergone rebranding (MetroStars became New York Red Bulls, Dallas Burn became FC Dallas, Kansas City Wiz became Sporting Kansas City, San Jose Clash became San Jose Earthquakes).

These founding franchises laid the groundwork for what MLS has become today, growing from 10 to 30 teams over nearly three decades.