2002 Major League Soccer Season
The 2002 Major League Soccer season was the league's 7th of competition. On January 8, 2002, after only four years in existence, the Miami Fusion F.C. ceased operations due to low attendance and an unfavorable stadium deal, and the Tampa Bay Mutiny also ceased operations due to the lack of local ownership. MLS eliminated the Central Division and in favor of its original two-conference alignment.
Read more about 2002 Major League Soccer Season: MLS Cup Playoffs, Conference Semi-finals, Conference Finals, MLS Cup 2002, CONCACAF Champions' Cup, Club Awards, Individual Awards, Top Goal Scorers, Goal-scoring Totals, Winningest Coaches (by Wins), Team Attendance Totals
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