Who wore number 17 for the New York Red Bulls in the 2011 season?
Answer
Juan Agudelo
40 Major League Trivia Questions with Answers
40 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Major League trivia focuses on Major League Soccer, its clubs, players, coaches, commissioners, stadiums, and defining moments from the league’s history. Questions range from early franchise milestones—such as the San Jose Earthquakes’ first official MLS opponent—to player honors, shirt numbers, team captains, and coaching changes across the league.
The category includes landmark facts such as the 2010 MLS Cup winner, the 1999 appointment of MLS commissioner Don Garber, and the players and coaches who shaped the league during the 2010s. It is a good fit for soccer supporters, MLS followers, sports bars, classroom sports units, and game-night teams looking for North American football trivia with a strong league-history focus.
Who was the MLS Coach of the Year in the 2010 season?
Answer
Schellas Hyndman
Who did the San Jose Earthquakes face in the team's first official MLS game?
Answer
D.C. United
Who become the first Major League Soccer player to score 20 or more goals in three different seasons?
Answer
Bradley Wright-Phillips
Who became the new captain of Toronto FC in 2015?
Answer
Michael Bradley
Who became the commissioner of Major League Soccer in 1999?
Answer
Don Garber
Who became interim coach of the Montreal Impact in 2015?
Answer
Mauro Biello
Which team won the MLS Cup in 2010?
Answer
Colorado Rapids
Which French player captained the New York Red Bulls in the 2011 season?
Answer
Thierry Henry
Which city is home to the first Canadian MLS team?
Answer
Toronto
What year was the MLS founded?
Answer
1993
What U.S. soccer star joined Toronto FC in 2015?
Answer
Jozy Altidore
What team won the MLS Supporters' Shield in 2013 and 2015?
Answer
New York Red Bulls
What Seattle defender won MLS Defender of the Year in 2014?
Answer
Chad Marshall
What nickname for Vancouver Whitecaps FC comes from their color scheme?
Answer
Blue and White
What joint venture was launched by the MLS and Adidas to promote youth soccer?
Answer
Generation Adidas
What is the name of the Major League Soccer club that is based in San Jose?
Answer
Earthquakes
What is the name of the Major League Soccer club that is based in Salt Lake City?
Answer
Real Salt Lake
What is the name of the Major League Soccer club that is based in Kansas City?
Answer
Sporting Kansas City
What Canadian basketball star co-owned Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2015?
Answer
Steve Nash
What are the team colors of Toronto FC?
Answer
Black and Red
What 2018 Major League Soccer club does Domenec Torrent coach?
Answer
New York City FC
Toronto FC competes against what rival for the Trillium Cup?
Answer
Columbus Crew
The same group that operates Toronto FC owns what NHL team?
Answer
Maple Leafs
The 2012 MLS MVP Award went to what San Jose star?
Answer
Chris Wondolowski
In 2014, what Nigerian star won MLS Goal of the Year?
Answer
Obafemi Martins
Going into the 2015 season, what MLS team had never missed the playoffs in its history?
Answer
Seattle Sounders FC
Going into 2015, what Canadian was Toronto FC's all-time leading goal scorer?
Answer
Dwayne De Rosario
Major League trivia — quick answers
What are good Major League trivia questions?
Good Major League Soccer questions cover MLS Cup winners, league commissioners, Coach of the Year recipients, club debuts, player milestones, captains, shirt numbers, and coaching changes. Questions about Toronto FC, the Montreal Impact, the San Jose Earthquakes, and the New York Red Bulls create a broad club-based quiz.
How hard is Major League Soccer trivia?
The difficulty is usually moderate, with some specialist questions. Fans may know major MLS Cup winners and famous players, while questions about a specific season’s shirt number, interim coach, or first official match require deeper league knowledge. A mix of club history and headline achievements keeps the category approachable.
When was Major League Soccer founded?
Major League Soccer was founded in 1993 and began play in 1996. The league was created as part of the United States’ preparations to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Its first season featured ten teams, and MLS has since expanded through new clubs, changing markets, and a growing North American fan base.
Who became MLS commissioner in 1999?
Don Garber became commissioner of Major League Soccer in 1999. He succeeded Doug Logan and had previously worked in the National Football League’s international division. Garber’s tenure has overseen substantial MLS expansion, new stadium development, increased media exposure, and the league’s transformation into a more established professional soccer competition.
Which team won the 2010 MLS Cup?
The Colorado Rapids won the 2010 MLS Cup, defeating FC Dallas 2–1 after extra time at BMO Field in Toronto. Colorado’s winning goal came from an own goal by George John in extra time. It was the Rapids’ first MLS Cup championship.