The MLS Belt · reign 395
Los Angeles FC
Took the belt from Philadelphia Union, 4–3, on November 5, 2022. Lost it to San Jose Earthquakes, 2–1, on May 6, 2023.
8Defenses
182Days
4thReign for the club
+1Closest call · Apr 16, 2023
2.0Average winning margin
6thLongest of 444 reigns, by days
10thMost defenses of 444 reigns
How it ended
Lost it to San Jose Earthquakes, 2–1, on May 6, 2023.
Defended against
PortlandNew EnglandSeattleDallasColoradoAustinGalaxyNashville
The seasons
- 2022: Philadelphia Union had the best record (19–5–10); they won the MLS Cup while holding the belt; 1 belt game of this reign; the belt changed hands 11 times that season.
- 2023: FC Cincinnati had the best record (20–5–9); Columbus Crew won the MLS Cup; 9 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 10 times that season.
Every game of the reign
margins from Los Angeles FC’s side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 982 | Nov 5, 2022 | Los Angeles FC beat Philadelphia Union 4–3 (pens) Playoffs Game → | +1 OT | Title change |
| 983 | Mar 4, 2023 | Los Angeles FC beat Portland Timbers 3–2 | +1 | Defense |
| 984 | Mar 12, 2023 | Los Angeles FC beat New England Revolution 4–0 | +4 | Defense |
| 985 | Mar 18, 2023 | Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders tied 0–0 | 0 | Tie · defense |
| 986 | Mar 25, 2023 | Los Angeles FC beat FC Dallas 2–1 | +1 | Defense |
| 987 | Apr 1, 2023 | Los Angeles FC and Colorado Rapids tied 0–0 | 0 | Tie · defense |
| 988 | Apr 8, 2023 | Los Angeles FC beat Austin FC 3–0 | +3 | Defense |
| 989 | Apr 16, 2023 | Los Angeles FC beat LA Galaxy 3–2 | +1 | Defense |
| 990 | Apr 22, 2023 | Los Angeles FC and Nashville SC tied 1–1 | 0 | Tie · defense |
| 991 | May 6, 2023 | San Jose Earthquakes beat Los Angeles FC 2–1 | −1 | Title change |