Atlanta United FC
A bold, stylized letter "A" in gold with a railroad spike running vertically through its center, forming the backbone of the letter.
Colorado Rapids
Slight colors adjusted from the previous logo. A roundel logo with a soccer ball in the center on a green stared background with a circular wordmark "COLORADO RAPIDS" in gold with white trim on a blue background.
Columbus Crew
This the letter "C" in black pulled out of the primary logo in a custom font with a triangle in the bottom right side of the letter "C."
D.C. United
A black, white and red eagle's head above a wordmark "D.C." in black and "UNITED" in red with a black underscore.
FC Cincinnati
Initials "FCC" in orange and blue with a blue crown on top of the last letter "C."
LA Galaxy
Initials "LA" in teal with black trim inside yellow circle with a black abstract formed galaxy.
Los Angeles FC
Initials “LAFC” with wings coming out of the letter "A" in gold with black trim.
Minnesota United FC
Angled wordmark "MINNESOTA" in black and "UNITED FC" in blue and a black with a red-eye loon above to the right.
New England Revolution
A stylized letter “R”, invoking the club’s name, in a style reminiscent of the Revolutionary War era. A red strikethrough of the letter "R" roots the club’s identity in the defiant and patriotic spirit of the American Revolution. The seal is bordered by a design emblematic of traditional flag drapery with details embodying patriotic bunting.
New York City FC
A light blue circle with a triple-lined wordmark "NEW YORK" in blue and "City" in white and "FC" in blue.
Philadelphia Union
A black with gold trim shield with a gold snake on a light blue and black background and a wordmark above "UNION" in gold.
Portland Timbers
A green with a yellow trim circle with a superimposed white ax and yellow strokes coming from the ax. Wordmark "PORTLAND" in white and "TIMBERS" in yellow.
Real Salt Lake
Initials "RSL" in gold and red located in the center and around the initials is circles in both red and gold under a gold crown with a gold, white and red soccer ball inside a blue with red and gold trim shield. A silver star above the shield.
San Diego FC
The heart of our crest is “The Flow,” comprised of 18 lines representing the 18 communities of San Diego County woven into one. The Flow symbolizes how we perform at a peak level while embracing San Diego’s unique rhythm of life. In the center are the initials "SD" in chrome with a colored outline in gold, red, and blue.
San Jose Earthquakes
Wordmark "EARTHQUAKES" in black and "SAN JOSE" in black also "1974" in red above the primary logo.
Seattle Sounders FC
A black and white orca kicking a black and white soccer ball with its fin.
Sporting Kansas City
A grey shield with a wordmark "KANSAS CITY" in white at the top of the shield. Below the wordmark is a blue with white trim mini shield with a wordmark "SPORTING" in white above light blue stripes next to custom font interlocked initials "SC" in white. Below is a wordmark "SPORTING KANSAS CITY" in blue.
Toronto FC
A stylized white and red maple leaf on top of a white and grey shield with a dark grey letter "T."
MLS Logo History - Alternate Logo and Branding
The original MLS logo debuted in 1996 with a "boot and ball" design that represented the league's birth. However, as the sport matured, the MLS logo history transitioned toward more versatile branding. During the early 2000s, the league introduced the first MLS alternate logo sets to provide variety for different major league soccer teams. These variations allowed the MLS logo to adapt to various color schemes while maintaining a cohesive major league soccer logo presence across North America.
Furthermore, the MLS logo underwent a massive transformation in 2014 with the "MLS Next" campaign. This new MLS logo version featured a slash and three stars to represent club, country, and community. Since then, the MLS alternate logo has become an essential tool for major league soccer teams to showcase their specific club colors. You can visit our MLS wordmark logo page to see how the league's typography has evolved. Today, the MLS logo serves as a minimalist and modern icon that connects fans across the entire major league soccer logo landscape.
Preserving the MLS Logo History and Legacy
Ultimately, the MLS logo is more than just a brand; it is a historical record of the league's success. We document every phase of the MLS logo history, including event-specific marks for the MLS Cup and All-Star games. You can explore the full major league soccer history to learn how the MLS logo evolved alongside the sport. By providing high-resolution versions of the MLS alternate logo, we ensure the heritage of all major league soccer teams is preserved. Each MLS logo tells a story of innovation and the rising popularity of the beautiful game.
"Every Club Has a Story. Every Kit Tells It"
From the original '96 franchises to the newest expansion stars, MLS history is written in the colors of the community. Rep your club’s journey and wear the crest that defines your city’s legacy on the pitch.
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