After a nip-and-tuck fight all season, the New York Red Bulls have claimed the 2015 MLS Supporters’ Shield for compiling the best record during the MLS regular season following their #DecisionDay victory on Sunday at Toyota Park against the Chicago Fire.
It’s the second time the Red Bulls have won the Shield in the past three seasons, including a stellar 2013 season that resulted in the first trophy in the club’s history (17-9-8, 59pts). They finished 2015 with an 18-10-6 record and 60 points.
The Red Bulls needed every bit of their strong finish to the season, having won four of their last five matches to edge FC Dallas. The Red Bulls now head into the Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs with the No. 1 overall seed, giving them a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout, including hosting honors for the title game should they advance that far.
Past MLS Supporters’ Shield winners:
2014: Seattle Sounders – 64 points
2013: New York Red Bulls – 59 points
2012: San Jose Earthquakes – 66 points
2011: LA Galaxy – 67 points
2010: LA Galaxy – 59 points
2009: Columbus Crew – 49 points
2008: Columbus Crew – 57 points
2007: D.C. United – 55 points
2006: D.C. United – 55 points
2005: San Jose Earthquakes – 64 points
2004: Columbus Crew – 49 points
2003: Chicago Fire – 53 points
2002: LA Galaxy – 51 points
2001: Miami Fusion – 53 points
2000: Kansas City Wizards – 57 points
1999: D.C. United – 57 points
1998: LA Galaxy – 68 points
1997: D.C. United – 55 points
1996: Tampa Bay Mutiny – 58 points
Red Bulls Conference Positioning by Week
