The MLS Belt
Sporting Kansas City
21Reigns
635Days held
35Defenses
1996First reign
Every reign
- 21st reign · Sporting Kansas CityBeat LA Galaxy 2–0 · lost to Minnesota UnitedOct 27, 2021 – Oct 31, 20214 days · 0 def.
- 20th reign · Sporting Kansas CityBeat Portland Timbers 1–0 · lost to San Jose EarthquakesOct 3, 2015 – Oct 16, 201513 days · 0 def.
- 19th reign · Sporting Kansas CityBeat Montreal Impact 2–1 · lost to Real Salt LakeJul 18, 2015 – Jul 24, 20156 days · 0 def.
- 18th reign · Sporting Kansas CityBeat Colorado Rapids 2–1 · lost to Philadelphia UnionAug 31, 2013 – Sep 27, 201327 days · 2 def.
- 17th reign · Sporting Kansas CityBeat Chivas USA 1–0 · lost to Portland TimbersApr 1, 2012 – Apr 22, 201221 days · 3 def.
- 16th reign · Sporting Kansas CityBeat FC Dallas 4–1 · lost to Seattle SoundersJun 12, 2011 – Aug 6, 201155 days · 10 def.
- 15th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat New England Revolution 4–2 · lost to D.C. UnitedSep 5, 2009 – Sep 9, 20094 days · 0 def.
- 14th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat New York Red Bulls 1–0 · lost to Toronto FCApr 23, 2009 – Apr 26, 20093 days · 0 def.
- 13th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat Chicago Fire 1–0 · lost to Toronto FCApr 20, 2008 – Apr 26, 20086 days · 0 def.
- 12th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat New England Revolution 1–0 · lost to FC DallasApr 15, 2006 – Apr 23, 20068 days · 0 def.
- 11th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat D.C. United 1–0 · lost to MetroStarsJul 10, 2004 – Jul 28, 200418 days · 2 def.
- 10th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat LA Galaxy 2–1 · lost to Dallas BurnSep 27, 2003 – Apr 24, 2004210 days · 9 def.
- 9th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat Columbus Crew 1–0 · lost to Chicago FireJul 19, 2003 – Jul 26, 20037 days · 0 def.
- 8th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat San Jose Earthquakes 2–1 · lost to Chicago FireJul 27, 2002 – Aug 14, 200218 days · 2 def.
- 7th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat LA Galaxy 2–1 · lost to San Jose EarthquakesMay 18, 2002 – Jun 8, 200221 days · 2 def.
- 6th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat Miami Fusion 3–0 · lost to Miami FusionSep 26, 2001 – Sep 29, 20013 days · 0 def.
- 5th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat Chicago Fire 1–0 · lost to D.C. UnitedOct 14, 2000 – Apr 6, 2001174 days · 0 def.
- 4th reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat San Jose Clash 3–2 · lost to D.C. UnitedAug 24, 1997 – Aug 31, 19977 days · 1 def.
- 3rd reign · Kansas City WizardsBeat D.C. United 6–1 · lost to Dallas BurnJun 21, 1997 – Jul 6, 199715 days · 3 def.
- 2nd reign · Kansas City WizBeat D.C. United 3–2 · lost to Colorado RapidsJul 31, 1996 – Aug 7, 19967 days · 1 def.
- 1st reign · Kansas City WizBeat Colorado Rapids 2–0 · lost to Tampa Bay MutinyJul 10, 1996 – Jul 18, 19968 days · 0 def.
2,203Longest wait between reigns, days (2015–2021)
430Average wait, days
1,839Days since the last reign ended (2021)
6–1–3Best belt season (2003)
Belt record by opponent
| Opponent | W–L | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy | 5–3–6 | Games → |
| Colorado Rapids | 6–3–3 | Games → |
| FC Dallas | 4–5–2 | Games → |
| D.C. United | 4–4–3 | Games → |
| Chicago Fire | 2–6–1 | Games → |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 3–4–1 | Games → |
| Columbus Crew | 4–1–2 | Games → |
| New York Red Bulls | 1–5–1 | Games → |
| Real Salt Lake | 2–2–1 | Games → |
| Miami Fusion | 1–3 | Games → |
| New England Revolution | 2–1–1 | Games → |
| Toronto FC | 2–2 | Games → |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 2–0–1 | Games → |
| Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Games → |
| CF Montréal | 1–1–1 | Games → |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2025 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2024 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2022 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2021 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0–0–1 | ||
| 2016 | 2 | 0–0–2 | ||
| 2015 | 5 | 2–2–1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0–0–1 | ||
| 2013 | 5 | 3–1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 4–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 13 | 6–2–5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0–1–1 | ||
| 2009 | 5 | 2–2–1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0–0–2 | ||
| 2006 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0–0–1 | ||
| 2004 | 9 | 3–3–3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 10 | 6–1–3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 3–2–5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1–5 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1–1–1 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 1998 | 6 | 0–6 | ||
| 1997 | 8 | 6–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 8 | 3–5 | 2 | 2 |