The 2016 season was the 104th season of competitive soccer in the United States.

Goals are current as of November 15, 2016, after match against Costa Rica.

This is a list of changes of managers: Goals are current as of November 13, 2016 after match against Romania.

Note: the table below has no impact on playoff qualification and is used solely for determining host of the MLS Cup, certain CCL spots, the Supporters' Shield trophy, seeding in the 2017 Canadian Championship, and 2017 MLS draft.

The conference tables are the sole determinant for teams qualifying for the playoffs.