2013 MLS Season
Sporting Kansas City won their second MLS Cup in a dramatic penalty shootout against Real Salt Lake, winning 7-6 after a 1-1 draw. The New York Red Bulls captured their first Supporters' Shield.
MLS Cup Final
- Champion
- Sporting Kansas City
- Runner-Up
- Real Salt Lake
- Score
- 1-1 (7-6 PKs)
- Supporters' Shield
- New York Red Bulls
Individual Awards
- MVP
- Mike Magee
- Golden Boot
- Camilo Sanvezzo (22 goals)
- Goalkeeper of the Year
- Jimmy Nielsen
- Coach of the Year
- Peter Vermes
- Newcomer of the Year
- Dillon Powers
Major Stories
- •Sporting KC wins MLS Cup in dramatic penalty shootout
- •New York Red Bulls win first Supporters Shield
- •MLS continues to grow in popularity and attendance
Major Signings
- Obafemi Martins to Seattle
- Jermaine Defoe to Toronto FC
Standings (Top 10)
| # | Team | Record | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New York Red Bulls | 19-8-7 | 64 |
| 2 |  Sporting Kansas City | 18-6-10 | 64 |
| 3 |  LA Galaxy | 20-11-3 | 63 |
| 4 |  Toronto FC | 19-10-5 | 62 |
| 5 |  D.C. United | 16-7-11 | 59 |
| 6 |  Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 16-14-4 | 52 |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 13-11-10 | 49 |
| 8 |  New England Revolution | 12-10-12 | 48 |
| 9 |  Houston Dynamo FC | 11-14-9 | 42 |
| 10 |  Philadelphia Union | 10-13-11 | 41 |
Best XI
- Jimmy Nielsen
- Matt Besler
- Mike Magee
- Camilo Sanvezzo
- Graham Zusi