2008 MLS Season
Columbus Crew had a historic season, winning both the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup behind MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto. The San Jose Earthquakes returned to MLS as an expansion team after a two-year absence.
Teams
14
MLS Cup Champion
Columbus Crew
vs New York Red Bulls (3-1)
Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| MVP | Guillermo Barros Schelotto |
| Golden Boot | Landon Donovan (20 goals) |
| Newcomer of the Year | Patrick Nyarko |
| Goalkeeper of the Year | Jon Busch |
| Coach of the Year | Sigi Schmid |
| Supporters’ Shield | Columbus Crew |
Best XI
Jon BuschChad MarshallGuillermo Barros SchelottoLandon DonovanCuauhtemoc Blanco
Expansion Teams
San Jose Earthquakes
Major Signings
- •Cuauhtemoc Blanco to Chicago Fire
Key Moments
- •Columbus Crew dominate MLS winning Shield and Cup double
- •San Jose Earthquakes return as an expansion team
- •Cuauhtemoc Blanco electrifies Chicago