as an expansion team in 1974, and played from 1974 until 1981, folding after the 1981 season. The team featured international superstars such as George Best and Johan Cruyff. The team was at its most popular in 1979 and 1980, averaging over 12,000 fans both seasons. California Surf (NASL) (1978–1981) Chivas USA (MLS) (2005–2014) Professional clubs, Modern era LA Galaxy (MLS) (1996–present) The launch of Major League Soccer in 1996 included the newly formed Los Angeles Galaxy as one of the founding teams. LA Soccer Partners were the original owners; Anschutz Entertainment Group is the current owner. The Galaxy won the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 2000. Los Angeles FC (MLS) (2018–present) Los Angeles derbies LA Galaxy vs Chivas USA (2008–2014) The rivalry ended in 2014 when Chivas ceased operations. LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC (2018–present) Los Angeles FC joined the league in 2018 and a crosstown rivalry, El Tráfico, was created. Amateur and Semi-professional Amateur and Semi-professional leagues National Premier Soccer League United Premier Soccer League USL League Two Amateur and Semi-professional clubs California United FC II (UPSL) Cal FC (UPSL) Club Xolos USA U-23 (NPSL) FC Golden State Force (NPSL/USL2) FC Santa Clarita (UPSL) La Máquina FC (UPSL) L.A. Wolves FC (UPSL) Orange County FC (NPSL/UPSL) Oxnard Guerreros FC (NPSL) San Nicolás FC (US Premiership) Santa Ana Winds FC (UPSL) Temecula FC (NPSL) Ventura County Fusion (USL2) Most successful clubs overall Teams in bold are still active. Stadia Rose Bowl: Hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final Dignity Health Sports Park: Second American sports arena designed specifically for soccer in the MLS era. Used historically by the LA Galaxy and Chivas USA. Banc of California Stadium: Stadium for Los Angeles FC, opened April 29, 2018. Also to be the home ground for Angel City FC once that team starts play in 2022. Santa Ana Stadium: A site for historic soccer exhibition games. The historic Orange County Soccer Club played Bayern Munich at this stadium in 1966. Other games included the following: Women's soccer In 2009, Los Angeles became home to a third top-level professional team, the Los Angeles Sol, a charter member of Women's Professional Soccer. WPS was the second attempt to establish a fully professional women's league in the U.S., after the demise of the Women's United Soccer Association (which did not have an L.A. representative). The Sol shared The Home Depot Center, now known as Dignity