New York Red Bulls claim first Eastern Conference title in 2024
givemesport.com — December 10, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC
The New York Red Bulls won the Eastern Conference title in 2024, marking their first championship after three previous final losses. They defeated Columbus Crew, New York City FC, and Orlando City FC in the playoffs but lost to LA Galaxy in the MLS Cup final. Columbus Crew SC, with nine conference final appearances, won the Eastern Conference in 2023, adding to their previous titles in 2008 and 2020. They have a strong history, having also won the MLS Cup three times. The New England Revolution lead in Eastern Conference titles with five but have not won any of their five MLS Cup finals. They finished 26th in the overall standings in 2024, continuing a challenging period for the team.