THE 154 TEAMS OF MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS IN NORTH AMERICA

Last updated 6 January 2025
# Team sp Stadium/Arena 1stY PST FIN CHA Franchise Notes
1 Atlanta Braves BB Truist Field 1876 2024 2021 2021 FKA Boston Red Stockings/Braves, Milwaukee Braves (a)(e)
2 Chicago Cubs BB Wrigley Field 1876 2020 2016 2016 FKA White Stockings (b)(e)
3 Cincinnati Reds BB Great American Ballpark 1882 2020 1990 1990 FKA Red Stockings/Redlegs(aa)
4 Pittsburgh Pirates BB PNC Park 1882 2015 1979 1979 Longest PS & Championship Drought in NL (aa)
5 Saint Louis Cardinals BB Busch Stadium 1882 2022 2013 2011 fka Brown Stockings (aa)
6 San Francisco Giants BB Oracle Park 1883 2021 2014 2014 FKA New York
7 Philadelphia Phillies BB Citizens Bank Park 1883 2024 2022 2008
8 Los Angeles Dodgers BB Dodger Stadium 1884 2024 2024 2024 CURRENT WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS; FKA Brooklyn (bk)(aa)
9 Arizona Cardinals FB State Farm Stadium 1898 2021 2008 1947 Longest Championship Drought All Sports (cs)(d)(e)
10 Chicago White Sox BB Guaranteed Rate Field 1901 2021 2005 2005 (e)
11 Cleveland Guardians BB Progressive Field 1901 2024 2016 1948 Longest World Championship Drought In MLB (c)(e)
12 Detroit Tigers BB Comerica Park 1901 2024 2012 1984 (e)
13 Baltimore Orioles BB Oriole Park at Camden Yards 1901 2024 1983 1983 FKA Milwaukee Brewers/St. Louis Browns (ba)
14 Athletics BB Sutter Home Health Park 1901 2020 1990 1989 FKA Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland (e)(pk)(lv)
15 Minnesota Twins BB Target Field 1901 2023 1991 1991 Plays in Minneapolis, MN (e)(wa)
16 Boston Red Sox BB Fenway Park 1901 2021 2018 2018 (e)
17 New York Yankees BB Yankee Stadium 1903 2024 2024 2009 (hy)
18 Montreal Canadiens HK Centre Bell 1917 2021 2021 1993 (nh)
19 Toronto Maple Leafs HK Scotiabank Arena 1917 2024 1967 1967 Longest Stanley Cup Drought In NHL
20 Green Bay Packers FB Lambeau Field 1919 2024 2010 2010 (gb)
21 Chicago Bears FB Soldier Field 1920 2020 2006 1985 FKA Decatur Staleys in 1920 (e)
22 Boston Bruins HK TD Garden 1924 2024 2019 2011
23 New York Giants FB MetLife Stadium 1925 2022 2011 2011 (ml)
24 New York Rangers HK Madison Square Garden 1927 2024 2014 1994
25 Chicago Blackhawks HK United Center 1926 2020 2015 2015 Name was "Black Hawks" until 1986
26 Detroit Red Wings HK Little Caesars Arena 1926 2016 2009 2008
27 Detroit Lions FB Ford Field 1930 2024 1957 1957 FKA Portsmouth Spartans (d)(po)
28 Washington Commanders FB FedEx Field 1932 2024 1991 1991 FKA Boston (f)
29 Pittsburgh Steelers FB Heinz Field 1933 2024 2010 2008 NFL 1933-69 (1st game 9/20)
30 Philadelphia Eagles FB Lincoln Financial Field 1933 2024 2022 2017
31 Los Angeles Rams FB SoFi Stadium 1937 2024 2021 2021 (u)
32 Detroit Pistons BK Little Caesars Arena 1941 2019 2005 2004 FKA Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons (nb)
33 Sacramento Kings BK Golden 1 Center 1945 2024 1951 1951 Longest Finals Drought; Longest Championship Drought NBA (nb)(r)
34 Baltimore Ravens FB M&T Bank Stadium 1946 2024 2012 2012 AAFC (n)
35 San Francisco 49ers FB Levi's Stadium 1946 2023 2023 1994 AAFC franchise (1946-49)
36 New York Knicks BK Madison Square Garden 1946 2024 1999 1973 (e)
37 Boston Celtics BK TD Garden 1946 2024 2024 2024 CURRENT NBA CHAMPIONS (e)
38 Philadelphia 76ers BK Wells Fargo Center 1946 2024 2001 1983 FKA Syracuse Nationals (nb)(sy)
39 Golden State Warriors BK Chase Center 1946 2024 2022 2022 (e)(g)
40 Atlanta Hawks BK State Farm Arena 1946 2024 1961 1958 FKA Black Hawks (nb)(p)
41 Los Angeles Lakers BK Crypto.com Arena 1947 2024 2020 2020 FKA Minneapolis (lk)
42 Indianapolis Colts FB Lucas Oil Stadium 1953 2020 2009 2006 FKA Baltimore; NFL 1953-69 (co)
43 New England Patriots FB Gillette Stadium 1960 2019 2018 2018 FKA Boston (e)(s)
44 Denver Broncos FB Empower Field @ Mile High 1960 2015 2015 2015 (e)
45 Los Angeles Chargers FB SoFi Stadium 1960 2024 1994 1963 FKA San Diego AFL (e)(sp)(y)
46 Kansas City Chiefs FB GEHA Field @ Arrowhead Stadium 1960 2024 2023 2023 DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPS; FKA Dallas Texans (dt)(e)(y)
47 New York Jets FB MetLife Stadium 1960 2010 1968 1968 Longest Playoff Drought in Pro Sports (e)(ml)(t)(y)
48 Buffalo Bills FB Highmark Stadium(k) 1960 2024 1993 1965 AFL(e)(k)(y)
49 Las Vegas Raiders FB Allegiant Stadium (v) 1960 2016 2002 1983 FKA Oakland/Los Angeles(e)(ol)(v)(y)
50 Tennessee Titans FB Nissan Stadium 1960 2020 1999 1961 FKA Houston/Tennessee Oilers AFL(e)(y)(na)
51 Dallas Cowboys FB AT&T Stadium 1960 2023 1995 1995 (ia)
52 Texas Rangers BB Globe Life Field 1961 2023 2023 2023 FKA Washington Senators; plays in Arlington, TX
53 Los Angeles Angels BB Angel Stadium 1961 2014 2002 2002 Longest Playoff Drought in MLB; FKA California/Anaheim
54 Minnesota Vikings FB U.S Bank Stadium 1961 2024 1976 1969 NFL; formerly played in Bloomington, MN (d)(m)
55 Washington Wizards BK Capitol One Arena 1961 2021 1979 1978 FKA Chicago Packers, Baltimore/Capitol/Washington Bullets (bb)
56 Houston Astros BB Daikin Park (mm) 1962 2024 2022 2022 FKA Colt .45's; NL 1962-2013
57 New York Mets BB Citi Field 1962 2024 2015 1986
58 Miami Dolphins FB Hard Rock Stadium 1966 2023 1984 1973 Team plays in Miami Gardens, FL
59 Atlanta Falcons FB Mercedes-Benz Stadium 1966 2017 2016 (z) Oldest team to have never won a Championship
60 Chicago Bulls BK United Center 1966 2024 1998 1998
61 New Orleans Saints FB Caesar's Superdome 1967 2020 2009 2009 (sb)
62 Pittsburgh Penguins HK PPG Paints Arena 1967 2022 2017 2017 (sx)
63 Saint Louis Blues HK Enterprise Center 1967 2022 2019 2019 (sx)
64 Dallas Stars HK American Airlines Center 1967 2024 2020 1999 (mn) (sx)
65 Philadelphia Flyers HK Wells Fargo Center 1967 2020 2010 1975 (sx)
66 Oklahoma City Thunder BK Paycom Center 1967 2024 2012 1979 FKA Seattle SuperSonics (se)
67 Indiana Pacers BK Bankers Life Fieldhouse 1967 2024 2000 1975 ABA(x)
68 Houston Rockets BK Toyota Center 1967 2020 1995 1995 FKA San Diego (sr)
69 Los Angeles Kings HK Crypto.com Arena 1967 2024 2014 2014 (sx)
70 Denver Nuggets BK Ball Arena 1967 2024 2023 2023 ABA; (dr)(x)
71 San Antonio Spurs BK AT&T Center 1967 2022 2014 2014 ABA; FKA Dallas/Texas Chapparals (q)
72 Brooklyn Nets BK Barclays Center 1967 2023 2003 1976 ABA(x); FKA New York/New Jersey (ne)
73 Cincinnati Bengals FB Paul Brown Stadium 1968 2022 2021 (z)
74 Milwaukee Bucks BK FiServ Forum 1968 2024 2021 2021 (ec)
75 Phoenix Suns BK Footprint Center 1968 2024 2021 (z)
76 Washington Nationals BB Nationals Park 1969 2019 2019 2019 FKA Montreal Expos (me)
77 Kansas City Royals BB Kauffman Stadium 1969 2024 2015 2015
78 Milwaukee Brewers BB American Family Field @ Miller Park 1969 2024 1982 (z) FKA Seattle Pilots (1969); AL 1969-97
79 San Diego Padres BB Petco Park 1969 2024 1998 (z)
80 Vancouver Canucks HK Rogers Arena 1970 2024 2011 (z)
81 Buffalo Sabres HK KeyBank Center 1970 2011 1999 (z) Longest Playoff Drought NHL
82 Los Angeles Clippers BK Crypto.com Arena 1970 2024 (zz) (zz) (bc)
83 Cleveland Cavaliers BK Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse 1970 2024 2018 2016 (cv)
84 Portland Trail Blazers BK Moda Center 1970 2021 1992 1977
85 New York Islanders HK UBS Arena (ny) 1972 2024 1984 1983 Formerly played in Brooklyn (2015-20)
86 Calgary Flames HK Scotiabank Saddledome 1972 2022 2004 1989 FKA Atlanta Flames (at)
87 Edmonton Oilers HK Rogers Place 1972 2024 2024 1990 WHA; FKA Alberta
88 Colorado Avalanche HK Ball Arena 1972 2024 2022 2022 FKA Quebec Nordiques (wq)WHA
89 Carolina Hurricanes HK PNC Arena 1972 2024 2006 2006 Team plays in Raleigh, NC; WHA (wh)
90 Utah HC HK Delta Center 1972 2020 1979 1979 FKA Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes; WHA (ut)(wi)
91 Utah Jazz BK Vivint Arena 1974 2022 1998 (z) (jz)(ut)
92 New Jersey Devils HK Prudential Center 1974 2023 2012 2003 FKA Kansas City Scouts/Colorado Rockies (kc)
93 Washington Capitals HK Capitol One Arena 1974 2024 2019 2018 Formerly played in Landover, MD
94 Tampa Bay Buccaneers FB Raymond James Stadium 1976 2023 2020 2020 AFC 1976
95 Seattle Seahawks FB Lumen Field 1976 2022 2014 2013 AFC 1977-2001
96 Seattle Mariners BB T-Mobile Park 1977 2022 (zz) (zz) Only MLB team never to make the World Series
97 Toronto Blue Jays BB Rogers Centre 1977 2023 1993 1993
98 Dallas Mavericks BK American Airlines Center 1980 2024 2024 2011
99 New Orleans Pelicans BK Smoothie King Center 1988 2024 (zz) (zz) FKA Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets (o)
100 Miami Heat BK Kaseya Center 1988 2024 2023 2013
101 Minnesota Timberwolves BK Target Center 1989 2024 (zz) (zz)
102 Orlando Magic BK Amway Center 1989 2024 2009 (z)
103 San Jose Sharks HK SAP Center 1991 2019 2016 (z) Formerly played in San Francisco, CA (sj)
104 Tampa Bay Lightning HK Amalie Arena 1992 2024 2022 2021
105 Ottawa Senators HK Canadian Tire Centre 1992 2017 2007 (z) No relation to defunct team (os)
106 Miami Marlins BB loanDepot Park 1993 2023 2003 2003 FKA Florida
107 Colorado Rockies BB Coors Field 1993 2018 2007 (z) Team plays in Denver, CO
108 Florida Panthers HK FLA Live Arena 1993 2024 2024 2024 CURRENT STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS (fl)
109 Anaheim Ducks HK Honda Center 1993 2018 2007 2007 FKA Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
110 Jacksonville Jaguars FB TIAA Bank Field(j) 1995 2022 (zz) (zz)
111 Carolina Panthers FB Bank of America Stadium 1995 2017 2015 (z) Team plays in Charlotte, NC
112 Toronto Raptors BK Scotiabank Arena 1995 2023 2019 2019
113 Memphis Grizzlies BK FedEx Forum 1995 2023 (zz) (zz) FKA Vancouver (vg)
114 D.C. United SC Audi Field 1996 2019 2004 2004 (e)
115 Houston Dynamo FC SC PNC Stadium 1996 2024 2012 2007 FKA San Jose Earthquakes (h)
116 New England Revolution SC Gillette Stadium 1996 2023 2014 (us) (2007 USO)
117 Columbus Crew SC Lower.com Field 1996 2024 2023 2023 (e)
118 Sporting Kansas City SC Children's Mercy Park 1996 2023 2004 2000 FKA Kansas City Wizards (e)
119 Colorado Rapids SC Dick's Sporting Goods Park 1996 2024 2010 2010 (e)
120 LA Galaxy SC Dignity Health Sports Park 1996 2024 2024 2024 CURRENT MLS CUP CHAMPIONS (e)
121 New York Red Bulls SC Red Bull Arena 1996 2024 2024 (z) Longest Championship Drought In MLS (ex)
122 FC Dallas SC Toyota Stadium 1996 2023 2010 (us) FKA Dallas Burn (2016 USO)
123 Chicago Fire FC SC Soldier Field 1998 2017 2003 1998 Longest Finals Drought MLS
124 Tampa Bay Rays BB Tropicana Field (st) 1998 2023 2020 (z) FKA Devil Rays
125 Arizona Diamondbacks BB Chase Field 1998 2023 2023 2001 AKA D-Backs; plays in Phoenix, AZ
126 Nashville Predators HK Bridgestone Arena 1998 2024 2017 (z)
127 Cleveland Browns FB FirstEnergy Stadium 1999 2023 (zz) (zz) Expansion franchise (n)
128 Winnipeg Jets HK Canada Life Centre 1999 2024 (zz) (zz) FKA Atlanta Thrashers (th)
129 Minnesota Wild HK Xcel Energy Center 2000 2023 (zz) (zz) Team plays in St. Paul, MN
130 Columbus Blue Jackets HK Nationwide Arena 2000 2020 (zz) (zz)
131 Houston Texans FB NRG Stadium 2002 2024 (zz) (zz)
132 Charlotte Hornets BK Spectrum Center 2004 2022 (zz) (zz) Expansion franchise; FKA Bobcats (o)
133 Real Salt Lake SC America First Field 2005 2024 2013 2009 Team plays in Sandy, UT
134 Toronto FC SC BMO Field 2007 2020 2019 2017
135 San Jose Earthquakes SC PayPal Park 2008 2023 2003 2003 Team on "hiatus" 2006-2007 (h)
136 Seattle Sounders FC SC Lumen Field 2009 2024 2020 2019 (pr)
137 Philadelphia Union SC Subaru Park 2010 2023 2022 (z)
138 Portland Timbers SC Providence Park 2011 2024 2021 2015 (pr)
139 Vancouver Whitecaps FC SC BC Place 2011 2024 (zz) (zz) (pr)
140 CF Montreal SC Saputo Stadium 2012 2024 (zz) (zz) FKA Montreal Impact (pr)
141 Orlando City SC SC Exploria Stadium 2015 2024 (zz) (zz) (pr)
142 New York City FC SC Yankee Stadium 2015 2024 2021 2021
143 Minnesota United FC SC Allianz Field 2017 2024 (zz) (zz) (pr)
144 Atlanta United FC SC Mercedes-Benz Stadium 2017 2024 2018 2018
145 Vegas Golden Knights HK T-Mobile Arena 2017 2024 2023 2023 (v)
146 Los Angeles FC SC Banc of California Stadium 2018 2024 2023 2022 Current US Open Cup Champions
147 FC Cincinnati SC TQL Stadium 2019 2024 (zz) (zz) (pr)
148 Nashville SC SC Geodis Park 2020 2023 (zz) (zz) (pr)
149 Inter Miami CF SC DRV PNK Stadium 2020 2024 (zz) (zz) (im)
150 Austin FC SC Q2 Stadium 2021 2022 (zz) (zz)
151 Seattle Kraken HK Climate Pledge Arena 2021 2023 (zz) (zz) Expansion Franchise [2021]
152 Charlotte FC SC Bank of America Stadium 2022 2024 (zz) (zz)
153 St. Louis City FC SC Centene Stadium 2023 2023 (zz) (zz) Expansion Franchise [2023]
154 San Diego FC SC Snapdragon Stadium (sd) 2025 (zz) (zz) (zz) Expansion Franchise [Begins play 23 Feb. 2025]
5 sports, 48 markets, 154 Teams, 135 Arenas/Stadiums.

NBA "play-in" teams are counted in playoff appearances.

NOTE: Many franchises, especially MLS teams, have made changes to their team nicknames over the years.
Significant name changes are noted in the appropriate column.

Bold indicates playoffs in progress/most recent.

Bold Italic indicates longest drought in category; current "drought" leaders:
  • New York Jets (Post-season)
  • Sacramento Kings (Finals)
  • Arizona Cardinals (Championship)
  • Atlanta Falcons (No Championships)
Teams are listed in order of date of their first game (i.e., Rangers, Blackhawks, Red Wings).

If two teams debuted on the same date, listing is by which team played their game first (i.e., St.
Louis began after Cincinnati and Pittsburgh).

Where two teams made their debut against each other, the home team is listed first (i.e., Cincinnati
hosted Pittsburgh in their AA debut; likewise the Chicago White Sox hosted Cleveland in the AL's
debut).

In cases of "continuation" teams (see below), the "older" franchise is listed first (see below for
explanation).

COLUMN HEADING EXPLANATIONS
Team Team name (current)
sp Sport: (BB - Baseball, BK - Basketball, FB - Football, HK - Hockey, SC - Soccer).
Stadium/arena Stadium or Arena name (current)
1stY 1st Year playing (NOTE: a handful of teams predate their current league, and are noted below.)
Post Last post-season appearance in league (Includes the post-season play-in tournament in the NBA).
Final Last appearance in the league finals series/championship game.
Champ Last league championship (Super Bowl 1970-present, AFL 1960-1969, NFL 1921-1969; ABA, 1967-76; WHA, 1972-1979).
Franchise Notes Notes about the franchise (see below).

Franchise Notes:
  • (a) - FKA Boston (1871-1952) and Milwaukee (1953-1965); franchise originated in NA in 1871.
  • (aa) - Franchise originated in the American Association (1882-1891)
  • (at) - FKA Atlanta (1972-80).

  • (b) - Franchise originated in NA in 1871; suspended play until 1874 due to the Great Chicago Fire.
  • (ba) - FKA Milwaukee Brewers (1901); St. Louis Browns (1902-1953).
  • (bb) - FKA Chicago Packers/Zephyrs (1961-63), Baltimore Bullets (1963-73), Capitol Bullets (1973-74),
    and Washington Bullets (1974-97).
  • (bc) - FKA Buffalo Braves (1970-78); franchise "traded" with Boston Celtics, moved and renamed San Diego
    Clippers (1978-84).
  • (bk) - FKA Brooklyn (1883-1957); first named "Dodgers" in 1913; became official in 1932.

  • (c) - Changed name from Indians in 2022.
  • (co) - FKA Baltimore (1953-83); franchise "expanded" after original Dallas Texans (NFL, 1952) folded.
  • (cs) - FKA Chicago (1899-1959), St. Louis (1960-87), and Phoenix (1988-93); formerly played in
    Tempe; currently play in Glendale, Arizona.
  • (cv) - Played in Richfield, OH (1974-94).

  • (d) - Pre-merger NFL championship.
  • (dr) - FKA Denver Rockets (1967-74).
  • (dt) - FKA Dallas Texans (AFL, 1960-62).

  • (e) - Founding team in current league.
  • (ec) - Current Emirates NBA Cup champion (LA Lakers in 2023, Milwaukee in 2024).
  • (ex) - The MetroStars/Red Bulls made it to two US Open Cup Finals, but lost both times.

  • (f) - FKA Boston Braves (1932), Boston Redskins (1933-36); renamed as Football Teams (2020-21); Team
    currently plays in Summerfield (aka Landover), MD (1997-present).
  • (fl) - Plays home games in Sunrise, FL; formerly played in Miami, FL (1993-98).
  • (fw) - Team plays home games in Frisco, TX (2005-present); played home games in Southlake, TX (2003).

  • (g) - Plays home games in San Francisco, CA; formerly Philadelphia (1946-62); also formerly played in
    Oakland, CA (1974-2019); team took regional name of Golden State in 1971.
  • (gb) - Franchise was independent in 1919-20 before joining NFL.

  • (h) - Original San Jose franchise moved to Houston in 2006; MLS declared new SJ team in 2008 a
    "continuation" of original franchise.
  • (hy) - The Highlanders (now Yankees) franchise replaced the Baltimore Orioles club (1901-1902) in
    the American League in 1903, and do not consider the 1901-02 teams part of franchise history.

  • (ia) - Formerly played in Irving, TX (1971-2008); currently plays in Arlington, TX (2009-present).
  • (im) - Full name is Club Internacional de Futbol Miami, or Miami International Football Club.

  • (j) - Plays one regular season game in London (2013-19, 2021-present).
  • (jr) - Plays in Miami Gardens, FL (1987-present).
  • (jz) - FKA New Orleans Jazz (1974-79).

  • (k) - Played one regular season game in Toronto (2008-13).
  • (kc) - FKA Kansas City Scouts (1974-76) and Colorado Rockies (1976-82); played in East Rutherford,
    NJ (1982-2007); now play in Newark, NJ.

  • (lk) - The Lakers began play in the NBL for the 1947-48 season before joining the BAA (now NBA) in 1948.
  • (lv) - Franchise slated to move to Las Vegas in 2027-28; the A's will temporarily play in
    Sacramento, CA for at least two years (2025-26).

  • (m) - Won 1969 NFL Championship, but lost in Super Bowl IV (last AFL-NFL Championship Game).
  • (me) - FKA Montreal Expos (1969-2004).
  • (mf) - Team played in Miami Gardens, FL (1993-2011), and were known as the Florida Marlins during that time.
  • (ml) - Team plays home games in East Rutherford, NJ.
  • (mm) - FKA Enron Field/Astros Field/Minute Maid Park.
  • (mn) - FKA Minnesota North Stars (1967-93); team played in Bloomington, MN.

  • (n) - The NFL considers Browns (1999-present) a "continuation" of original franchise; the original
    Browns (1946-49 AAFC, 1950-95 NFL) moved to Baltimore (Ravens) in 1996.
  • (na) - Team plays in Nashville, TN; played in Memphis, TN in 1997; FKA Oilers (1960-98).
  • (nb) - Franchise originated in the National Basketball League prior to its merger with the Basketball
    Association of America in 1949.
  • (ne) - FKA New Jersey Americans (ABA, 1967-68), New York Nets (ABA, 1968-77), and New Jersey Nets
    (1977-2012).
  • (nh) - Franchise was one of three that joined the NHL in 1917 from the National Hockey Association;
    the Canadiens originally debuted on 5 January 1910.
  • (ny) - Team originally played at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY (1972-2014);
    team played in Brooklyn, NY (2014-20), then part-time at the Coliseum from 2018-20 and full time in
    2020-21 before moving full time into the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY in 2021.

  • (o) - Team was known as the Hornets until 2014; Pelicans franchise surrendered nickname, Bobcats (2004)
    franchise "reclaimed" it in 2014.
  • (ol) - Played in San Francisco, CA (1960-61), Oakland, CA (1962-81), and Los Angeles, CA (1982-94).
  • (os) - Original Ottawa franchise (1883-1934, St. Louis Eagles 1934-35) ceased operations in 1935.

  • (p) - FKA Buffalo Bisons (1946), Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1947-51), Milwaukee Hawks (1951-55), and
    St. Louis Hawks (1955-68).
  • (pk) - Formerly Philadelphia (1901-1954), Kansas City (1955-1967), and Oakland (1968-2024).
  • (po) - FKA Portsmouth Spartans (1930-33); formerly played in Pontiac, MI (1975-2001).
  • (pr) - Team was "promoted" from a lower-level league:
    - Seattle Sounders (APSL, 1994; A-League, 1995-2004; USL-1, 2005-08)
    - Portland Timbers (A-League, 2001-04; USL-1, 2005-10)
    - Vancouver Whitecaps (CSL, 1987-92; APSL, 1993-94; A-League, 1995-2004; USL-1, 2005-09; D2 Pro, 2010)
    - CF Montreal (as Montreal Impact: APSL, 1993-94; A-League, 1995-98 and 2000-04; USL-1, 2005-09; and
    NASL, 2011)
    - Orlando City SC (USL Pro, 2011-14)
    - Minnesota United FC (D2 Pro, 2010; NASL, 2011-16)

  • (q) - FKA Dallas Chapparals (ABA, 1967-73); briefly named Texas Chapparals (1970-71).

  • (r) - FKA Rochester Royals (1951-57); Cincinnati Royals (1957-72); Kansas City/Omaha Kings (1972-85); briefly
    known as Kansas City/Omaha (1972-75); team has all three of the NBA's longest droughts (playoffs, finals, and
    championship).

  • (s) - Plays home games in Foxboro, MA.
  • (sb) - Team played home games in San Antonio, TX and Baton Rouge, LA in 2005 due to Hurricane Katrina.
  • (sd) - Former site of SDCU Stadium (aka Jack Murphy Stadium); San Diego FC will begin play in
    February of 2025.
  • (se) - FKA Seattle Supersonics, 1967-2008.
  • (sj) - Franchise briefly played in San Francisco, CA (1991-93).
  • (sp) - FKA San Diego Chargers (1962-2016).
  • (sr) - FKA San Diego Rockets (1967-71).
  • (st) - Slated to play in Tampa, FL for 2025 season.
  • (su) - Team played in Miami, FL (1993-98).
  • (sx) - One of five remaining teams from 1967 expansion.
  • (sy) - FKA Syracuse Nationals (1946-63); team played in Syracuse, NY.

  • (t) - FKA New York Titans (AFL, 1960-62).
  • (th) - FKA Atlanta Thrashers (1999-2011).

  • (u) - FKA Cleveland (1937-45), Los Angeles (1946-94), and St. Louis (1995-2015).
  • (us) - Club has won the US Open Cup, but not the MLS Cup.
    (NOTE: other MLS clubs have won the US Open Cup, but they are not listed here, nor are they counted
    towards post-season appearances).
  • (ut) - Plays home games in Salt Lake City, UT.

  • (v) - Team plays home games in Paradise, NV.
  • (vg) - FKA Vancouver Grizzlies (1995-2001).

  • (wa) - FKA Washington Senators, playing in Washington, DC (1901-60); team was formally known as Nationals (1905-56).
  • (wh) - Won title in the WHA as New England Whalers; FKA New England Whalers (WHA, 1972-79) and Hartford
    Whalers (1979-97); formerly played in Boston, MA (1972-74); Springfield, MA (1974); and Hartford, CN (1975-97).
  • (wi) - Won title in the WHA as Winnipeg Jets (1972-96); FKA Phoenix Coyotes (1996-2014) and Arizona Coyotes (2014-24);
    played in Winnipeg, MB (1972-96); Phoenix, AZ (1996-2003); Glendale, AZ (2004-22), and Tempe, AZ (2022-24).
  • (wq) - Won title in the WHA as Quebec Nordiques, playing in Quebec City, PQ (1972-95).

  • (x) - Won title in the ABA.

  • (y) - Won title in the AFL.

  • (z) - Never won a championship, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup, or World Series.
  • (zz) - Never appeared in a championship finals, Super Bowl, Stanley Cup finals, or World Series.