The 2000 Major League Soccer season was the 88th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States and Canada, the 22nd with a national first-division league, and the fifth season of Major League Soccer. The regular season began on March 25 and continued through September 9, culminating with the 2000 MLS Cup Playoffs. Overview Changes from 1999 Most notably the 2000 season marked the first time in Major League Soccer history (and the first season of American first division soccer since 1974), that ties were allowed to stand. Following a ten-minute sudden death extra time, rather than going to a penalty shoot-out, if two teams were tied, the tie would stand. Also, the league adopted the IFAB-standard running clock, as well as injury time. Additionally, the league broke into three separate divisions, the East, Central and West divisions. The league would use this format until 2002, when the two Florida franchises, Tampa Bay Mutiny and Miami Fusion folded. Standings Division standings Eastern Division Central Division Western Division Overall standings Fixtures and results Note: * = Match required extra time MLS Cup Playoffs Bracket Points systemWin = 3 Pts.Loss = 0 Pts.Draw = 1 Pt. ASDET*=Added Sudden Death Extra Time (Game tie breaker)SDET**=Sudden Death Extra Time (Series tie breaker)Teams will advance at 5 points. Quarterfinals Kansas City Wizards advance 7–1 on points. Chicago Fire advance 6–3 on points. MetroStars advance 6–0 on points. Los Angeles Galaxy advance 6–0 on points. Semifinals Chicago Fire advance 6-3 on points. Kansas City Wizards advance 1–0 in series overtime (SDET) after 4–4 tie on points. MLS Cup 2000 Player awards End-of-season awards Player statistics Top goal scorers Attendance International Competition 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup Los Angeles GalaxyDefeated Real C.D. España 5-3 in PK, 0-0 draw (Quarter-finals).Defeated D.C. United 4-2 in PK, 1-1 draw (Semi-finals).Defeated C.D. Olimpia 3-2 in regulation (Final). D.C. UnitedDefeated L.D. Alajuelense 2-1 (Quarter-finals).Lost Los Angeles Galaxy 4-2 in PK, 1-1 draw (Semi-finals). Coaches References MLS Site Major League Soccer seasons 1