The Colorado Rapids Soccer Club is among the most successful professional soccer teams in the western United States. The Rapids formed in 1996 and are one of the 10 charter members of Major League Soccer. The Rapids had one of the most memorable seasons in MLS history in only their 2nd year in existence. Colorado had a mediocre regular season, finishing 14-18. But the Rapids squeaked into the MLS Cup playoffs and ended up winning the MLS Western Conference and advanced to the MLS Cup. Since then the Rapids have been a perennial playoff team, making the playoffs almost every season. In 2010 the Colorado Rapids defeated FC Dallas 2-1 in the MLS Cup to win their first championship. Notable players to play for the Rapids are Marcelo Balboa, Paul Bravo, Chris Henderson, John Spencer, and Pablo Mastroeni.