Central Division (MLS)

The MLS Central Division was one of Major League Soccer's three divisions, existing in 2000 and 2001.

Division lineups

2000–2001

Lineup for 2000–2001

Changes from 1999

The new Central Division is created
The Chicago Fire and Dallas Burn move in from the Western Conference
The Columbus Crew and Tampa Bay Mutiny move in from the Eastern Conference

After the 2001 season

The Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny were contracted, resulting in the disbanding of the Central Division
The Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew move to the Eastern Division
The Dallas Burn move to the Western Division

Central Division champions by year

2000: Chicago Fire
2001: Chicago Fire†

† – The Chicago Fire were declared winners of the Central Division in 2001 after the September 11 attacks caused the cancellation of the rest of the regular season. The MLS Cup Playoffs began on September 20.