2008 in American soccer

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Soccer in the United States
Season2008
Men's soccer
Supporters' Shield Columbus Crew
MLS Cup Columbus Crew
  2007 Flag of the United States.svg 2009  

The 2008 season was the 96th year of competitive soccer in the United States.

Contents

National team

Men

Senior

WinsLossesDraws
932

The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.

  Win  Draw  Loss

January 19 International Friendly United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 – 0Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Carson, California
17:30 UTC−08 Robinson Soccerball shade.svg15'
Donovan Soccerball shade.svg48'
(Report) Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 14,878
Referee: Mauricio Navarro (Canada)
February 6 International Friendly United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 – 2Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Houston, Texas
20:25 UTC−05 Onyewu Soccerball shade.svg29'
Altidore Soccerball shade.svg40'
(Report) Magallón Soccerball shade.svg35', 47'Stadium: Reliant Stadium
Attendance: 70,103
Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala)
March 26 International Friendly Poland  Flag of Poland.svg0 – 3Flag of the United States.svg  United States Kraków, Poland
20:30 UTC+01 (Report) Bocanegra Soccerball shade.svg12'
Onyewu Soccerball shade.svg35'
Lewis Soccerball shade.svg73'
Stadium: Wisla Stadium
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Anders Hermansen (Denmark)
May 28 International Friendly England  Flag of England.svg2 – 0Flag of the United States.svg  United States London, England
20:00 UTC+0 Terry Soccerball shade.svg38'
Gerrard Soccerball shade.svg59'
(Report) Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Attendance: 71,233
Referee: Kyros Vassaras (Denmark)
June 4 International Friendly Spain  Flag of Spain.svg1 – 0Flag of the United States.svg  United States Santander, Spain
20:00 UTC+01 Xavi Soccerball shade.svg79' (Report) Stadium: Estadio El Sardinero
Attendance: 14,232
Referee: Sokol Jareci (Albania)
September 6 World Cup Qualifying 3rd Round Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg0 – 1Flag of the United States.svg  United States Havana, Cuba
20:00 UTC-04 (Report) Dempsey Soccerball shade.svg40'Stadium: Estadio Pedro Marrero
Attendance: 12,000
Referee: Joel Aguilar (El Salvador)
October 11 World Cup Qualifying 3rd Round United States  Flag of the United States.svg6 – 1Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba Washington, D.C.
19:00 UTC-04 Beasley Soccerball shade.svg10', 30'
Donovan Soccerball shade.svg48'
Ching Soccerball shade.svg63'
Altidore Soccerball shade.svg87'
Onyewu Soccerball shade.svg90'
(Report) Muñoz Soccerball shade.svg32'Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 20,293
Referee: Roberto Moreno Salazar (Panama)

Women

Senior

WinsLossesDraws
3312

The United States Women's National Soccer Team was coached by Pia Sundhage.

Four Nations tournament
January 16 United States  Flag of the United States.svg4 - 0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Guangzhou, China
1:00 p.m. UTC+08 Rodriguez Soccerball shade.svg51', 65'
Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg71', 78'
Report Stadium: Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Kirsi Savolainen (FIN)
Assistant referees: Liu Hongjuan (CHN)
Zhang Lingling (CHN)
Fourth official: Gu Ying (CHN)
January 18 United States  Flag of the United States.svg4 – 1Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Guangzhou, China
4:30 p.m. UTC+08 Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg37', 39'
Cheney Soccerball shade.svg69'
Woznuk Soccerball shade.svg80'
Report Sainio Soccerball shade.svg54'Stadium: Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 500
Referee: Gu Ying (CHN)
Assistant referees: Liu Hongjuan (CHN)
Cui Yongmei (CHN)
Fourth official: Carol Anne Chenard (CAN)
January 20 United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 - 0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Guangzhou, China
3:30 p.m. UTC+08 Boxx Soccerball shade.svg77' Report Stadium: Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Carol Anne Chenard (CAN)
Assistant referees: Liu Hongjuan (CHN)
Liang Jianping (CHN)
Fourth official: Kirsi Savolainene (FIN)
Algarve Cup
March 5 Group B United States  Flag of the United States.svg4 – 0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Albufeira, Portugal
8:45 a.m. UTC-05 Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg5'
Heath Soccerball shade.svg47'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg64'
Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg69'
Report Stadium: Estádio Municipal
Attendance: 250
Referee: Jacqui Melksham (AUS)
Assistant referees: Allyson Flynn (AUS)
Jacqueline Leleu (AUS)
Fourth official: Pannipar Kamnueng (THA)
March 7 Group B United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 – 0Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Alvor, Portugal
8:45 a.m. UTC-05 Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg6'
O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg74'
Report Stadium: Restinga Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Pannipar Kamnueng (THA)
Assistant referees: Kyoung Min Kim (KOR)
Satomi Hamazaki (JPN)
Fourth official: Sung Mi Cha (KOR)
March 10 Group B United States  Flag of the United States.svg4 – 0Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Alvor, Portugal
11:00 a.m. UTC-05 Kai Soccerball shade.svg55'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg57'
O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg65'
Rodriguez Soccerball shade.svg90'
Report Stadium: Restinga Stadium
Attendance: 300
Referee: Bibiana Steinhaus (GER)
Assistant referees: Vivian Peeters (NED)
Alejandra Cercato (ARG)
Fourth official: Alexandra Ihingova (ENG)
March 12 Final United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 - 1Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark Vila Real de San Antonio, Portugal
9:15 a.m. UTC-05 Kai Soccerball shade.svg14'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg49'
Report Sorsensen Soccerball shade.svg30'Stadium: Municipal Stadium
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Tanja Schett (AUT)
Assistant referees: Anna Nystrom (SWE)
Helen Caro (SWE)
Fourth official: Bibiana Steinhaus (GER)
2008 Olympic qualifying
April 4 Group A United States  Flag of the United States.svg6 - 0Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg16'
Cheney Soccerball shade.svg21'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg53', 68'
O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg88'
Heath Soccerball shade.svg90+5'
Report Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
Attendance: 5,083
Referee: Diane Ferreira-James (GUY)
Assistant referees: Cynette Jeffrey (GUY)
Isabel Tovar (MEX)
Fourth official: Monique Ras (ARU)
Apr 6 Group A United States  Flag of the United States.svg3 – 1Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
3:30 p.m. UTC-04 Kai Soccerball shade.svg13', 45'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg32'
Report Worbis Soccerball shade.svg31'Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
Attendance: 22,280
Referee: Erika Vargas (CRC)
Assistant referees: Cindy Mohammed (TRI)
Lynda Bramble-Thompson (TRI)
Fourth official: Carol Ann Chenard (CAN)
April 9 Semifinals United States  Flag of the United States.svg3 – 0Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
7:00 p.m. UTC-04 Kai Soccerball shade.svg57', 89'
O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg72'
Report Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
Attendance: 22,280
Referee: Diane Ferreira-James (GUY)
Assistant referees: Isabel Tovar (MEX)
Rita Munoz (MEX)
Fourth official: Carol Ann Chenard (CAN)
April 12Final United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 1 (a.e.t.)
(6 – 5 p)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
9:30 p.m. UTC-04 Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg107' Report Tancredi Soccerball shade.svg116'Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez
Attendance: 4,151
Referee: Erika Vargas (CRC)
Assistant referees: Cynette Jeffrey (GUY)
Cindy Mohammed (TRI)
Fourth official: Monique Ras (ARU)
Penalties
Lloyd Soccerball shad check.svg
Hucles Soccerball shad check.svg
Chalupny Soccerball shade cross.svg
Rampone Soccerball shad check.svg
Wambach Soccerball shad check.svg
Osborne Soccerball shad check.svg
O'Reilly Soccerball shad check.svg
Soccerball shad check.svg Sinclair
Soccerball shade cross.svg Franko
Soccerball shad check.svg Tancredi
Soccerball shad check.svg Rustad
Soccerball shad check.svg Lang
Soccerball shad check.svg Wilkinson
Soccerball shade cross.svg Timko
International friendlies
April 27 United States  Flag of the United States.svg3 – 2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Cary, North Carolina
7:00 p.m. UTC-04 Kai Soccerball shade.svg35'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg49'
Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Report Gill Soccerball shade.svg86'
Salisbury
Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 3,698
Referee: Margaret Domka (USA)
Assistant referees: Sharon Wheeler (USA)
Kathleen Casto (USA)
Fourth official: Chris Spivey (USA)
May 3 United States  Flag of the United States.svg5 – 4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Birmingham, Alabama
5:00 p.m. UTC-04 Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg28', 42'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg29', 46'
Hucles Soccerball shade.svg90+4'
Report Whitehill Soccerball shade.svg19' (o.g.)
Walsh Soccerball shade.svg49'
Colthorpe Soccerball shade.svg64'
Rampone Soccerball shade.svg69' (o.g.)
Stadium: Legion Field
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Sandra Serafini (USA)
Assistant referees: Sharon Wheeler (USA)
Patrick Baker (USA)
Fourth official: William Cleland (USA)
May 10 United States  Flag of the United States.svg6 - 0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Washington, D.C.
7:00 p.m. UTC-04 Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg23'
Kai Soccerball shade.svg54', 60', 75'
Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg63'
Osborne Soccerball shade.svg87'
Report Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 9,332
Referee: Sandra Serafini (USA)
Assistant referees: Debbie Coleman (USA)
Meredith Hacket (USA)
Fourth official: Byran Roslund (USA)
Peace Queen Cup
June 15 Group B United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 – 1Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Suwon, South Korea
1:00 a.m. UTC-04 Kai Soccerball shade.svg35'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg77'
Report Garriock Soccerball shade.svg57'Stadium: Suwon Sports Complex
Attendance: 1,357
Referee: Bibiana Steinhaus (GER)
Assistant referees: Cristina Cini (ITA)
Mi-Suk Park (KOR)
Fourth official: Suk-Hee Kim (KOR)
June 17 Group B United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Suwon, South Korea
1:00 a.m. UTC-04 Rodriguez Soccerball shade.svg41' Report Stadium: Suwon Sports Complex
Attendance: 1,158
Referee: Jenny Palmqvist (SWE)
Assistant referees: Mi-Suk Park (KOR)
Soi-Gi Lee (KOR)
Fourth official: Bibiana Steinhause (GER)
June 19 Group B United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 – 0Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Suwon, South Korea
4:00 a.m. UTC-04 Wambach Soccerball shade.svg41', 51' Report Stadium: Suwon Sports Complex
Attendance: 1,075
Referee: Alexandra Ihringova (ENG)
Assistant referees: Seul-Gi Lee (KOR)
Jacqui Stephanson (NZL)
Fourth official: Bibiana Steinhause (GER)
June 21 Final United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Suwon, South Korea
1:00 a.m. UTC-04 Hucles Soccerball shade.svg90+2' Report Stadium: Suwon Sports Complex
Attendance: 25,280
Referee: Alexandra Ihringova (ENG)
Assistant referees: Cristina Cini (ITA)
Seul-Gi Lee (KOR)
Fourth official: Bibiana Steinhause (GER)
International friendlies
July 2 United States  Flag of the United States.svg4 – 0Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Fredrikstad, Norway
12:00 p.m. UTC-04 Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg4'
Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg52'
Hucles Soccerball shade.svg84'
Wambach Soccerball shade.svg87'
Report Stadium: Fredrikstad Stadium
Attendance: 1,900
Referee: Claudine Brohlet (BEL)
Assistant referees: Leen Martens (BEL)
Anne Cheron (BEL)
Fourth official: Ann Wenche Kleven (NOR)
July 5 United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden Skellefteå, Sweden
12:00 p.m. UTC-04 Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg39' Report Stadium: Norrvalla Stadium
Attendance: 4,313
Referee: Kirsi Savolainen (FIN)
Assistant referees: Anu Jokela (FIN)
Minna Niskanen (FIN)
Fourth official: Camilla Thoren (SWE)
July 13 United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Commerce City, Colorado
4:00 p.m. UTC-04 Rodriguez Soccerball shade.svg71' Report Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 15,071
Referee: Dallas Malhiwsky (USA)
Assistant referees: Scott McCaslin (USA)
Eric Bryan (USA)
Fourth official: Robert Keiffer (USA)
July 16 United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil San Diego, California
10:00 p.m. UTC-04 Kai Soccerball shade.svg85' Report Stadium: Torero Stadium
Attendance: 7,502
Referee: Jen Bennett (USA)
Assistant referees: Felisha Mariscal (USA)
Shirin Nikpournezhati (USA)
Fourth official: Bing Kongmebhol (USA)
2008 Beijing Olympics
August 6 Group G United States  Flag of the United States.svg0 – 2Flag of Norway.svg  Norway Qinhuangdao, China
7:45 a.m. UTC-04 Report Kaurin Soccerball shade.svg2'
Wiik Soccerball shade.svg4'
Stadium: Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 17,673
Referee: Nicole Petignat (SUI)
Assistant referees: Cristini Cini (ITA)
Karine Vives Solana (FRA)
Fourth official: Dagmar Damkova (CZE)
August 9 Group G United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 - 0Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Qinhuangdao, China
5:00 a.m. UTC-04 Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg27' Report Stadium: Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium
Attendance: 16,912
Referee: Pannipar Kamnueng (THA)
Assistant referees: Widiya Shamsuri (MAS)
Ja Daw Kaw (MYA)
Fourth official: Christine Beck(GER)
August 12 Group G United States  Flag of the United States.svg4 - 0Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Shenyang, China
7:45 a.m. UTC-04 O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg1'
Rodriguez Soccerball shade.svg43'
Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg56'
Hucles Soccerball shade.svg60'
Report Stadium: Shenyang Olympic Stadium
Attendance: 12,453
Referee: Dagmar Damkova (CZE)
Assistant referees: Irina Mirt (ROM)
Katarzyna Nadolska (POL)
Fourth official: Huijun Niu (CHN)
August 15 Quarterfinals United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 – 1 (a.e.t.)Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Shanghai, China
6:00 a.m. UTC-04 Hucles Soccerball shade.svg12'
Kai Soccerball shade.svg101'
Report Sinclair Soccerball shade.svg30'Stadium: Shanghai Stadium
Attendance: 26,129
Referee: Jenny Palmqvist (SWE)
Assistant referees: Helen Caro (SWE)
Hege Steinlund (NOR)
Fourth official: Estela Alvarez (TOG)
August 18 Semifinals United States  Flag of the United States.svg4 – 2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Beijing, China
9:00 a.m. UTC-04 Hucles Soccerball shade.svg41', 80'
Chalupny Soccerball shade.svg44'
O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg70'
Report Ohno Soccerball shade.svg16'
Arakawa Soccerball shade.svg90+3'
Stadium: Workers Stadium
Attendance: 50,937
Referee: Nicole Petignat (SUI)
Assistant referees: Cristini Cini (ITA)
Karine Vives Solana (FRA)
Fourth official: Pannipar Kamnueng (THA)
August 21 Gold Medal Match United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0 (a.e.t.)Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Beijing, China
9:00 a.m. UTC-04 Lloyd Soccerball shade.svg96' Report Stadium: Workers Stadium
Attendance: 51,612
Referee: Dagmar Damkova (CZE)
Assistant referees: Maria Luisa Villa Gutierrez (ESP)
Hege Steinlund (NOR)
Fourth official: Christine Beck (GER)
International friendlies
September 13 United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 – 0Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8:00 p.m. UTC-04 Kai Soccerball shade.svg32'
O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg86'
Report Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Attendance: 13,176
Referee: Kari Seitz (USA)
Assistant referees: Marlene Duffy (USA)
Veronica Perez (USA)
Fourth official: Teresa Miguel (USA)
September 17 United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland East Rutherford, New Jersey
7:30 p.m. UTC-04 Kai Soccerball shade.svg72' Report Stadium: Giants Stadium
Attendance: 4,227
Referee: Sandra Serafini (USA)
Assistant referees: Debbie Coleman (USA)
Meredith Hackett (USA)
Fourth official: Danielle Magouirk (USA)
September 20 United States  Flag of the United States.svg2 – 0Flag of Ireland.svg  Republic of Ireland Bridgeview, Illinois
7:00 p.m. UTC-04 Chalupny Soccerball shade.svg19'
Markgraf Soccerball shade.svg31' (pen.)
Report Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 5,390
Referee: Jennifer Bennett (USA)
Assistant referees: Stephanie Toth (USA)
Veronica Hefner (USA)
Fourth official: Margaret Domka (USA)
November 1 United States  Flag of the United States.svg3 – 1Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Richmond, Virginia
6:00 p.m. UTC-04 Hucles Soccerball shade.svg26'
O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg38'
Tarpley Soccerball shade.svg48'
Report Han Song Soccerball shade.svg71'Stadium: University of Richmond Stadium
Attendance: 3,387
Referee: Deborah Coleman (USA)
Assistant referees: Shannon Poplstein (USA)
Melanie Johnson (USA)
Fourth official: Meredith Hacket (USA)
November 5 United States  Flag of the United States.svg0 - 0Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Cincinnati, Ohio
7:30 p.m. UTC-04 Report Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium
Attendance: 5,877
Referee: Veronica Brito (USA)
Assistant referees: Rachelle Bramlege (USA)
Mandy Love (USA)
Fourth official: Michelle Cowman (USA)
November 8 United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Tampa, Florida
7:00 p.m. UTC-04 O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg72' Report Stadium: Raymond James Stadium
Attendance: 4,263
Referee: Meredith Hackett (USA)
Assistant referees: Kristen Schiereck (USA)
Christina Ibanez (USA)
Fourth official: Margaret Reif (USA)
December 13 United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Carson, California
9:00 p.m. UTC-04 Ellertson Soccerball shade.svg61' Report Stadium: The Home Depot Center
Attendance: 3,619
Referee: Kari Seitz (USA)
Assistant referees: Marlene Duffy (USA)
Shirin Nikpour (USA)
Fourth official: Susan Gazzuolo (USA)
December 17 United States  Flag of the United States.svg1 – 0Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China Detroit, Michigan
7:30 p.m. UTC-04 O'Reilly Soccerball shade.svg32' Report Stadium: Ford Field
Attendance: 11,933
Referee: Margaret Domka (USA)
Assistant referees: Amy Willing (USA)
Tony Crush (USA)
Fourth official: Susan Grobbel (USA)

Major League Soccer

Table

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Columbus Crew (C, S)3017765036+1457 CONCACAF Champions League
2 Houston Dynamo 30135124532+1351
3 Chicago Fire 30131074433+1146 North American SuperLiga
4 Chivas USA 30121174041143
5 New England Revolution 30121174043343
6 Kansas City Wizards 30111093739242
7 Real Salt Lake 301010104039+140
8 New York Red Bulls 30101194248639 CONCACAF Champions League
9 Colorado Rapids 30111454445138
10 D.C. United 30111544351837 CONCACAF Champions League
11 FC Dallas 30810124541+436
12 Toronto FC 3091383443935 CONCACAF Champions League [lower-alpha 1]
13 LA Galaxy 3081395562733
14 San Jose Earthquakes 3081393238633
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield
Notes:
  1. As winners of the 2009 Canadian Championship

Playoffs

Conference Semifinals Conference Finals MLS Cup 2008
          
E1 Columbus Crew 12
E4 Kansas City Wizards 1 0
E1 Columbus Crew 2
Eastern Conference
E2 Chicago Fire 1
E3 New England Revolution 0 0
E2 Chicago Fire 03
E1 Columbus Crew 3
W4 New York Red Bulls 1
W1 Houston Dynamo 1 0
W4 New York Red Bulls 113
W4 New York Red Bulls 1
Western Conference
W3 Real Salt Lake 0
W3 Real Salt Lake 12
W2 Chivas USA 0 2

1 The New York Red Bulls earned the eighth and final playoff berth, despite finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference. They represent the fourth seed in the Western Conference playoff bracket, as only three teams in the Western Conference qualified for the playoffs.

MLS Cup

USL First Division

Table

  Commissioner's Cup, bye to semifinal round of playoffs
  First round of playoffs

PosClubPtsPldWLTGFGAGDH2H Pts
1 Puerto Rico Islanders 543015694323+20
2 Vancouver Whitecaps 533015783428+6
3 Montreal Impact 4230121263328+5
4 Rochester Rhinos 4130111093532+3
5 Charleston Battery 40301112734362CHA: 4 pts
SEA: 4 pts
6 Seattle Sounders 40301010103736+1
7 Minnesota Thunder 3930101194038+2
8 Carolina RailHawks 37309111034439
9 Miami FC 34308121028346MIA: 7 pts
ATL: 1 pt
10 Atlanta Silverbacks 343081210375013
11 Portland Timbers 31307131026337
Tie-breaker order: 1. Head-to-head points; 2. Total wins; 3. Goal difference; 4. Goals for; 5. Lottery


Rochester deducted 1 point for use of an ineligible player on August 10, 2008 [1]

Playoffs

Teams will be re-seeded for semifinal matchups

First round
September 26/28
Semifinals
October 3/5
Final
October 12
               
1 Puerto Rico Islanders
bye
1 Puerto Rico Islanders (AET) 0 3 3
4 Rochester Rhinos 2 0 2
4 Rochester Rhinos 2 0 2
5 Charleston Battery 0 1 1
1 Puerto Rico Islanders 1
2 Vancouver Whitecaps 2
3 Montreal Impact 1 3 4
6 Seattle Sounders 2 1 3
2 Vancouver Whitecaps 0 2 2
3 Montreal Impact 1 0 1
2 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 3 5
7 Minnesota Thunder 0 4 4

Final

USL Second Division

Table

PlaceTeamPWLTGFGAGDPoints
1 Charlotte Eagles 2013254515+3044
2 Richmond Kickers 2014424820+2844
3 Cleveland City Stars 2010373316+1737
4 Crystal Palace Baltimore 2011813030034
5 Harrisburg City Islanders 2073103320+1331
6 Western Mass Pioneers 205961929-1020
7 Wilmington Hammerheads 204973233-119
8 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2041062537-1218
9 Bermuda Hogges 2051322150-2917
10 Real Maryland Monarchs 2031521551-3610

Western Mass and Real Maryland deducted 1 point

Playoffs

Quarterfinals
August 13
Semifinals
August 16
Final
August 23
1 Charlotte Eagles 2
4 Crystal Palace Baltimore (AET/PK) 2 (7)4 Crystal Palace Baltimore 1
5 Harrisburg City Islanders 2 (6) 1 Charlotte Eagles 1
3 Cleveland City Stars 2
2 Richmond Kickers 0
3 Cleveland City Stars 43 Cleveland City Stars (AET) 1
6 Western Mass Pioneers 2

Final

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Third round
July 1
Quarterfinals
July 8
Semifinals
August 12
Final
September 3
            
MLS D.C. United 2
USL-1 Rochester Rhinos 0
MLS D.C. United (aet) 2
MLS Chicago Fire 1
MLS Chicago Fire 4
USL-2 Cleveland City Stars 1
MLS D.C. United 3
MLS New England Revolution 1
MLS New England Revolution 3
USL-2 Richmond Kickers 0
MLS New England Revolution (p) 1 (5)
USL-2 Crystal Palace Baltimore 1 (3)
USL-2 Crystal Palace Baltimore 2
MLS New York Red Bulls 0
MLS D.C. United 2
USL-1 Charleston Battery 1
MLS FC Dallas 2
USL-1 Miami FC 1
MLS FC Dallas 1
USL-1 Charleston Battery 3
USL-1 Charleston Battery (p) 1 (4)
MLS Houston Dynamo 1 (3)
USL-1 Charleston Battery (p) 1 (4)
USL-1 Seattle Sounders 1 (3)
USL-1 Seattle Sounders 2
MLS Chivas USA 0
USL-1 Seattle Sounders (p) 0 (6)
MLS Kansas City Wizards 0 (5)
USL-1 Carolina RailHawks 2
MLS Kansas City Wizards (aet) 4

Final

Charleston Battery 1 – 2 D.C. United
Fuller Soccerball shade.svg10' (Report) Emilio Soccerball shade.svg4'
Fred Soccerball shade.svg50'
RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Attendance: 8,212
Referee: Mark Geiger

American clubs in international competitions

ClubCompetitionFinal round
Houston Dynamo 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals
2008 North American SuperLiga Final
2008 Pan-Pacific Championship Final
New England Revolution 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary round
2008 North American SuperLiga Winner
D.C. United 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League Group stage
2008 North American SuperLiga Group stage
Chivas USA 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary round
2008 North American SuperLiga Group stage
Los Angeles Galaxy 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship Third place

Houston Dynamo

February 20 Pan-Pacific Semifinal Houston Flag of the United States.svg 3 – 0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC Honolulu, Hawaii
20:30 UTC-10 De Rosario Soccerball shade.svg28'
Holden Soccerball shade.svg29'
Wondolowski Soccerball shade.svg43'
(report) Stadium: Aloha Stadium
Attendance: 15,128
Referee: Alex Prus
February 23 Pan-Pacific Final Gamba Osaka Flag of Japan.svg 6 – 1 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Honolulu, Hawaii
20:30 UTC-10 Baré Soccerball shade.svg13', 25', 59', 71'
Lucas Soccerball shade.svg62'
Yamazaki Soccerball shade.svg77'
(report) Clark Soccerball shade.svg10'Stadium: Aloha Stadium
Attendance: 23,087
Referee: Kevin Stott
July 12 SuperLiga group stage Houston Flag of the United States.svg 4 – 0 Flag of Mexico.svg Atlante Houston, Texas
21:00 UTC-05 De Rosario Soccerball shade.svg20'
Holden Soccerball shade.svg21', 29'
Mullan Soccerball shade.svg54'
Report Stadium: Robertson Stadium
Attendance: 13,105
Referee: Courtney Campbell (Jamaica)
July 19 SuperLiga group stage D.C. United Flag of the United States.svg 1 – 3 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Washington, D.C.
20:00 UTC-04 Doe Soccerball shade.svg76' Report Clark Soccerball shade.svg12'
Boswell Soccerball shade.svg29'
Holden Soccerball shade.svg84'
Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 12,893
Referee: Alex Prus
July 29 SuperLiga Semifinal Houston Flag of the United States.svg 2 – 0 Flag of Mexico.svg Pachuca Houston, Texas
21:00 UTC-05 Boswell Soccerball shade.svg77'
Ashe Soccerball shade.svg87'
Report Stadium: Robertson Stadium
Attendance: 16,679
Referee: Neal Brizan (Trinidad & Tobago)

New England Revolution

D.C. United

July 12 SuperLiga group stage D.C. United Flag of the United States.svg 1 – 2 Flag of Mexico.svg Guadalajara Washington, D.C.
20:00 UTC-04 Emilio Soccerball shade.svg76' Report Soccerball shade.svg23' Arellano
Soccerball shade.svg72' Pineda
Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 22,453
Referee: Wálter Quesada (Costa Rica)
July 15 SuperLiga group stage D.C. United Flag of the United States.svg 2 – 3 Flag of Mexico.svg Atlante Washington, D.C.
20:00 UTC-04 Doe Soccerball shade.svg28'
Emilio Soccerball shade.svg79'
Report Soccerball shade.svg15', 44' Gabriel Rey
Soccerball shade.svg49' Bermúdez
Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 12.122
Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala)
July 19 SuperLiga group stage D.C. United Flag of the United States.svg 1 – 3 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Washington, D.C.
20:00 UTC-04 Doe Soccerball shade.svg76' Report Soccerball shade.svg12' Clark
Soccerball shade.svg29' Boswell
Soccerball shade.svg84' Holden
Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 12,893
Referee: Alex Prus
September 16 Champions League group stage D.C. United Flag of the United States.svg 0 – 2 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Saprissa Washington, D.C.
20:00 UTC-04 (Report) Soccerball shade.svg32' Centeno
Soccerball shade.svg52' Arrieta
Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 6,105
Referee: Marco Rodríguez (Mexico)
October 1 Champions League group stage D.C. United Flag of the United States.svg 0 – 1 Flag of Mexico.svg Cruz Azul Washington, D.C.
20:00 UTC-04 (Report) [ dead link ]Soccerball shade.svg56' Zeballos Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 7,214
Referee: Paul Ward (Canada)
October 29 Champions League group stage D.C. United Flag of the United States.svg 2 – 4 Flag of Honduras (1949-2022).svg Marathón Washington, D.C.
20:00 UTC-04 Doe Soccerball shade.svg10'
Janicki Soccerball shade.svg61'
(Report) Soccerball shade.svg31' Martínez
Soccerball shade.svg46' Berríos
Soccerball shade.svg53' Núñez
Soccerball shade.svg68' Chávez
Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 7,156
Referee: Benito Archundia (Mexico)

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