MLS has announced the conference alignments for next season, which  kicks off April 2, 2005. The top four teams in each conference advance to the playoffs, which conclude with MLS Cup 2005 Nov. 13 in Frisco, Texas.

EASTERN
Chicago Fire
Columbus Crew
D.C. United
Kansas City Wizards
MetroStars
New England Revolution.

WESTERN
Colorado Rapids
CD Chivas USA
FC Dallas
Los Angeles Galaxy
Real Salt Lake
San Jose Earthquakes