The 1996 Major League Soccer season was the 84th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 18th with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the inaugural season of MLS.
Read more about 1996 Major League Soccer Season: Team Locations, Stadiums, Playoff Bracket, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, MLS Cup '96, Team Awards, Player of The Week, Player of The Month, Individual Awards, Top Goal Scorers, Goalkeeping Leaders, Team Attendance Totals, Winningest Coaches (by Wins)
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