2005 MLS Season
The LA Galaxy won their third MLS Cup, defeating New England in overtime for the second time in three years. The league expanded back to 12 teams with Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA joining.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- LA Galaxy
- Runner-Up
- New England Revolution
- Score
- 1-0 (OT)
- Supporters' Shield
- San Jose Earthquakes
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Taylor Twellman
- Golden Boot
- Taylor Twellman (17 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Pat Onstad
- Coach of the Year
- Dominic Kinnear
- Newcomer of the Year
- Clint Dempsey
Major Stories
- •LA Galaxy win third MLS Cup
- •Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA join MLS
- •Clint Dempsey wins Newcomer of the Year
Expansion Teams
- Real Salt Lake
- Chivas USA
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 18-4-8 | 62 |
| 2 |  LA Galaxy | 18-8-4 | 58 |
| 3 |  D.C. United | 16-7-7 | 55 |
| 4 |  FC Dallas | 16-7-7 | 55 |
| 5 |  New England Revolution | 9-12-9 | 36 |
| 6 |  New York Red Bulls | 9-12-9 | 36 |
| 7 |  Real Salt Lake | 9-12-9 | 36 |
| 8 |  Sporting Kansas City | 9-12-9 | 36 |
| 9 |  Chicago Fire FC | 5-15-10 | 25 |
| 10 |  Columbus Crew | 5-15-10 | 25 |
Best XI
- Pat Onstad
- Jimmy Conrad
- Taylor Twellman
- Landon Donovan
- Clint Dempsey