Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Last updated: April 18, 2009Source: San Jose Earthquakes

Source: San Jose Earthquakes

(OT) = Overtime [3][4] Source:[5] Source: MLSSoccer.com Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head record; 3rd goal difference; 4th number of goals scored.

(SS) = MLS Supporters' Shield; (E1) = Eastern Conference champion; (W1) = Western Conference champion Only applicable when the season is not finished: (Q) = Qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs, but not yet to the particular round indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.