World Series of Football
MLS-hosted international club competition from 2005 to 2007.
Major League Soccer hosted the World Series of Soccer, a men's international club competition, from 2005 to 2007 to give its teams games against top foreign sides. The U.S. Soccer Federation had first used the name for a series of international matches between 1991 and 1994.
Quick Facts
- Field
- Association football
- Known for
- International club competition hosted by Major League Soccer
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History
In 2005, Major League Soccer began the World Series of Soccer, a round robin competition between two MLS teams, D.C. United and Chicago Fire, and two European clubs, Chelsea and AC Milan. The games took place across the United States during the MLS season. In 2006, the competition expanded to include Real Madrid, Barcelona, Celtic, Everton, Club América, Necaxa, and Tigres UANL. The 2007 edition featured LA Galaxy, Chelsea, Suwon Samsung Bluewings, and Tigres UANL, with Tigres winning on goal difference.
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