Expansion of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer has expanded several times since the league began play in 1996. Major League Soccer was established as the top level of professional soccer in the United States in 1993 with 10 teams and began play in 1996. It has expanded several times since 1998 into new markets across the United States and, since 2006, Canada.
Dave Checketts, owner of Real Salt Lake, who kicked off in 2005
Toronto began play at BMO Field in 2007, the first time an MLS expansion club played its inaugural season in a soccer-specific stadium.
Garber holds up an FC Cincinnati scarf during his 2016 visit to Cincinnati.
Owner Steve Malik announces rebranding to North Carolina FC
New York City Football Club, also known as New York City FC and shortened as NYCFC, is an American professional soccer club based in New York City. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. The club is co-owned by City Football Group, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi United Group, and Yankee Global Enterprises, owners of the New York Yankees.
Patrick Vieira was the second head coach
David Villa is the club's all-time top goalscorer.
Andrea Pirlo playing for New York City in 2016
The club currently plays at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
