2009 MLS Season
Real Salt Lake pulled off one of the greatest upsets in MLS Cup history, defeating the favored LA Galaxy on penalties to win their first championship. Seattle Sounders made a spectacular MLS debut, setting attendance records.
Teams
15
MLS Cup Champion
Real Salt Lake
vs LA Galaxy (1-1 (5-4 PKs))
Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| MVP | Landon Donovan |
| Golden Boot | Jeff Cunningham (17 goals) |
| Newcomer of the Year | Omar Gonzalez |
| Goalkeeper of the Year | Nick Rimando |
| Coach of the Year | Jason Kreis |
| Supporters’ Shield | Columbus Crew |
Best XI
Nick RimandoOmar GonzalezLandon DonovanJeff CunninghamKyle Beckerman
Expansion Teams
Seattle Sounders
Major Signings
- •Freddy Ljungberg to Seattle Sounders
Key Moments
- •Real Salt Lake shocks LA Galaxy to win MLS Cup on penalties
- •Seattle Sounders set MLS attendance records in inaugural season
- •Landon Donovan wins MVP