1998 MLS Season
The 1998 season saw one of the greatest expansion stories in sports history as the Chicago Fire, coached by Bob Bradley, won both the MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup in their very first season.
Teams
12
MLS Cup Champion
Chicago Fire
vs D.C. United (2-0)
Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| MVP | Marco Etcheverry |
| Golden Boot | Stern John (26 goals) |
| Newcomer of the Year | Carlos Llamosa |
| Goalkeeper of the Year | Zach Thornton |
| Coach of the Year | Bob Bradley |
| Supporters’ Shield | LA Galaxy |
Best XI
Zach ThorntonCarlos BocanegraMarco EtcheverryStern JohnAnte Razov
Expansion Teams
Chicago FireMiami Fusion
Major Signings
- •Hristo Stoichkov to Chicago Fire
Key Moments
- •Chicago Fire win MLS Cup and US Open Cup in their inaugural season
- •Miami Fusion joins MLS