2006 MLS Season
The Houston Dynamo, formed from the relocated San Jose Earthquakes, won the MLS Cup in their first season, continuing their predecessor club's winning tradition with a 1-0 victory over New England.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- Houston Dynamo
- Runner-Up
- New England Revolution
- Score
- 1-0
- Supporters' Shield
- D.C. United
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Christian Gomez
- Golden Boot
- Jeff Cunningham (16 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Troy Perkins
- Coach of the Year
- Steve Nicol
- Newcomer of the Year
- Jonathan Bornstein
Major Stories
- •Houston Dynamo wins MLS Cup in first season after relocating from San Jose
- •New England loses third MLS Cup final in five years
Expansion Teams
- Houston Dynamo
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  D.C. United | 20-7-3 | 63 |
| 2 |  FC Dallas | 18-9-3 | 57 |
| 3 |  Houston Dynamo FC | 15-10-5 | 50 |
| 4 |  LA Galaxy | 15-13-2 | 47 |
| 5 |  New England Revolution | 9-12-9 | 36 |
| 6 |  New York Red Bulls | 9-12-9 | 36 |
| 7 |  Chicago Fire FC | 9-19-2 | 29 |
| 8 |  Columbus Crew | 9-19-2 | 29 |
| 9 |  Colorado Rapids | 9-19-2 | 29 |
| 10 |  Real Salt Lake | 9-19-2 | 29 |
Best XI
- Troy Perkins
- Jimmy Conrad
- Christian Gomez
- Jeff Cunningham
- Landon Donovan