This is a list of MLS Eastern Conference Champions. The title is given to the top finishing team in the conference. The winner of the Eastern Conference playoffs will play the winner of the Western Conference playoffs in the MLS Cup.
2016 - FC Toronto
2015 - Columbus Crew SC
2014 - New England Revolution
2013 - Sporting Kansas City
2012 - Houston Dynamo
2011 - Houston Dynamo
2010 - Colorado Rapids
2009 - Real Salt Lake
2008 - Columbus Crew
2007 - D.C. United
2006 - D.C. United
2005 - New England Revolution
2004 - Columbus Crew
2003 - Chicago Fire
2002 - New England Revolution
2001 - Miami Fusion
2000 - MetroStars
1999 - D.C. United
1998 - D.C. United
1997 - D.C. United
1996 - Tampa Bay Mutiny
