{
  "description": "Actual club marks for historical MLS geography, for identification in an editorial visualization. Club logos remain trademarks of their respective owners.",
  "logos": [
    {
      "clubId": "atlanta",
      "name": "Atlanta United",
      "from": 2017,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/atlanta-2017.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1775849066/assets/mnp/Club_Logo-Atlanta_ugeyc3_hw47tg.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "austin",
      "name": "Austin FC",
      "from": 2021,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/austin-2021.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747499975/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Austin_pa9xtu.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "charlotte",
      "name": "Charlotte FC",
      "from": 2022,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/charlotte-2022.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747500045/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Charlotte_p7sznf.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "chicago",
      "name": "Chicago Fire FC",
      "from": 2022,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/chicago-2022.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747500178/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Chicago_jm2yev.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "cincinnati",
      "name": "FC Cincinnati",
      "from": 2019,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/cincinnati-2019.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747500249/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Cincinnati_jwgkps.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "colorado",
      "name": "Colorado Rapids",
      "from": 2007,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/colorado-2007.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747500322/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Colorado_n5kpss.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "columbus",
      "name": "Columbus Crew",
      "from": 2021,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/columbus-2021.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747500414/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Columbus_light_z3eq8l.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "dc-united",
      "name": "D.C. United",
      "from": 2016,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/dc-united-2016.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747500504/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-D.C_t03ekm.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "dallas",
      "name": "FC Dallas",
      "from": 2005,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/dallas-2005.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747500567/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Dallas_sysmtj.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "houston",
      "name": "Houston Dynamo FC",
      "from": 2021,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/houston-2021.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747500939/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Houston_oifm77.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "kansas-city",
      "name": "Sporting Kansas City",
      "from": 2011,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/kansas-city-2011.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747754918/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Kansas_City_cnhd75.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "la-galaxy",
      "name": "LA Galaxy",
      "from": 2007,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/la-galaxy-2007.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747755165/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-LA_Galaxy_fg0wjp.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "lafc",
      "name": "Los Angeles Football Club",
      "from": 2018,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/lafc-2018.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747755309/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-LAFC_djrhru.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "inter-miami",
      "name": "Inter Miami CF",
      "from": 2020,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/inter-miami-2020.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747755405/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Miami_tyqe64.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "minnesota",
      "name": "Minnesota United FC",
      "from": 2017,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/minnesota-2017.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747754826/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Minnesota_ftweor.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "montreal",
      "name": "CF Montréal",
      "from": 2023,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/montreal-2023.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747755806/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Montreal_beeqnh.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "nashville",
      "name": "Nashville SC",
      "from": 2020,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/nashville-2020.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747755999/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Nashville_rb9vwu.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "new-england",
      "name": "New England Revolution",
      "from": 2022,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/new-england-2022.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1766020750/assets/NE_Logo_PRI_FC_RGB_480x480_fdx2us.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "new-york-red-bulls",
      "name": "Red Bull New York",
      "from": 2026,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/new-york-red-bulls-2026.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1779382319/assets/logos/mls-clubs/RBNY_Logo_v7jpkq.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official current crest, retained as reference; map uses standard2008 crest because no material design change in2026."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "nycfc",
      "name": "New York City Football Club",
      "from": 2026,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/nycfc-2026.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747756306/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-New_York_City_xu6vax.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "orlando",
      "name": "Orlando City",
      "from": 2015,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/orlando-2015.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747769281/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Orlando_ryyn7a.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "philadelphia",
      "name": "Philadelphia Union",
      "from": 2018,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/philadelphia-2018.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747769446/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Philadelphia_im7pqg.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "portland",
      "name": "Portland Timbers",
      "from": 2019,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/portland-2019.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747769540/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Portland_qihpaz.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "real-salt-lake",
      "name": "Real Salt Lake",
      "from": 2010,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/real-salt-lake-2010.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747776403/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Salt_Lake_City_hpvde5.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "san-diego",
      "name": "San Diego FC",
      "from": 2025,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/san-diego-2025.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1748261519/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-San_Diego_nwpyul.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "san-jose",
      "name": "San Jose Earthquakes",
      "from": 2014,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/san-jose-2014.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1748262048/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-San_Jose_opzlmo.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "seattle",
      "name": "Seattle Sounders FC",
      "from": 2024,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/seattle-2024.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1748265125/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Seattle_e6jk2x.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "st-louis",
      "name": "St. Louis CITY SC",
      "from": 2023,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/st-louis-2023.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1747771858/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Saint_Louis_guz12c.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "toronto",
      "name": "Toronto FC",
      "from": 2007,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/toronto-2007.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1748265251/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Toronto_vz6hao.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "vancouver",
      "name": "Vancouver Whitecaps FC",
      "from": 2011,
      "through": 2026,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/vancouver-2011.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/",
      "assetUrl": "https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/upload/v1748265547/assets/logos/mls-clubs/Club_Logo-Vancouver_ao9phl.png",
      "credit": "Major League Soccer / respective club",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Official club-directory crest asset. Era dates cross-checked separately."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "la-galaxy",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 2006,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/la-galaxy-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Los_Angeles_Galaxy_logo_(1996-2007).svg",
      "assetUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/07/Los_Angeles_Galaxy_logo_%281996-2007%29.svg",
      "credit": "Respective club; file hosted by Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for club identification. Original SVG rasterized where applicable."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "colorado",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 2000,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/colorado-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ColoradoRapidsOriginal.png",
      "assetUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7d/ColoradoRapidsOriginal.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; file hosted by Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for club identification. Original SVG rasterized where applicable."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "chicago",
      "from": 1998,
      "through": 2019,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/chicago-1998.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chicago_Fire_SC_logo.png",
      "assetUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ae/Chicago_Fire_SC_logo.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; file hosted by Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for club identification. Original SVG rasterized where applicable."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "new-york-red-bulls",
      "from": 2008,
      "through": 2025,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/new-york-red-bulls-2008.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:New_York_Red_Bulls_logo.svg",
      "assetUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/51/New_York_Red_Bulls_logo.svg",
      "credit": "Respective club; file hosted by Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for club identification. Original SVG rasterized where applicable."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "dallas",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 2004,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/dallas-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/fc-dallas",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5105/31967-d3034619c514d176996860421b5125f2.svg/Dallas_Burn_Logo_1996.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "kansas-city",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 1996,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/kansas-city-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/sporting-kansas-city",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5137/31959-df7ca8393194d7a21167901ecfe2c328.svg/Kansas_City_Wiz_Logo_1996.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "kansas-city",
      "from": 1997,
      "through": 2006,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/kansas-city-1997.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/sporting-kansas-city",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5137/31958-f20b8b4c00eb54bbb68024f292de1aa2.svg/Kansas_City_Wizards_Logo_1997.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "kansas-city",
      "from": 2007,
      "through": 2010,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/kansas-city-2007.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/sporting-kansas-city",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5137/31957-571797a873abe26dfed543010ad39eb8.svg/Kansas_City_Wizards_Logo_2006.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "dc-united",
      "from": 1998,
      "through": 2015,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/dc-united-1998.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/dc-united",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5065/31948-ddd7556441b951515480faeb1bb034a7.svg/D.C._United_Logo_1998.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "columbus",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 2014,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/columbus-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/columbus-crew",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5059/31947-d55351c1009dd21d66bfaa52ebd86ed5.svg/Columbus_Crew_Logo_1996.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "columbus",
      "from": 2015,
      "through": 2020,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/columbus-2015.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/columbus-crew",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5059/31946-19048b134e7e4fb45e80ce201f640ea0.svg/Columbus_Crew_SC_Logo_2014.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "new-england",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 2021,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/new-england-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/new-england-revolution",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5075/31953-5600a6ddc3aa64d0bfff560eb31fc726.svg/New_England_Revolution_Logo_1995.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "portland",
      "from": 2011,
      "through": 2015,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/portland-2011.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/portland-timbers",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5118/31985-95fd3b3cc019de9f93b88024596d7f63.svg/Portland_Timbers_Logo_2010.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "real-salt-lake",
      "from": 2005,
      "through": 2009,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/real-salt-lake-2005.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/39417062005/Real-Salt-Lake-Logo/2005/Primary-Logo",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/394/full/1706_real_salt_lake-primary-2005.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Original RSL shield, simplified later in 2010. Minor2006 variation not separately represented. Exterior white background made transparent while preserving interior white."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "nycfc",
      "from": 2015,
      "through": 2025,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/nycfc-2015.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/new-york-city-fc",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5081/31951-ac4b3ecf0accfe1a4e6908736ce64430.svg/New_York_City_FC_Logo_2014.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical official crest, rasterized to PNG for map display. Source URL year may be announcement year before first MLS season."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "colorado",
      "from": 2001,
      "through": 2006,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/colorado-2001.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ColoradoRapidsOld.png",
      "assetUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e6/ColoradoRapidsOld.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled&_=20070722034557",
      "credit": "Respective club; historical file via Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for identification. Wikimedia raster preview."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "miami-fusion",
      "from": 1998,
      "through": 2001,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/miami-fusion-1998.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Miami_Fusion_(1997–2001)_logo.svg",
      "assetUrl": "https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ee/Miami_Fusion_%281997%E2%80%932001%29_logo.svg/330px-Miami_Fusion_%281997%E2%80%932001%29_logo.svg.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=thumbnail&_=20151026011523",
      "credit": "Respective club; historical file via Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for identification. Wikimedia raster preview."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "chivas-usa",
      "from": 2005,
      "through": 2014,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/chivas-usa-2005.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chivas_USA_logo.svg",
      "assetUrl": "https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f0/Chivas_USA_logo.svg/250px-Chivas_USA_logo.svg.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=thumbnail&_=20110526113004",
      "credit": "Respective club; historical file via Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for identification. Wikimedia raster preview."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "montreal",
      "from": 2012,
      "through": 2020,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/montreal-2012.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Montreal_Impact_(MLS)_logo.svg",
      "assetUrl": "https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/94/Montreal_Impact_%28MLS%29_logo.svg/330px-Montreal_Impact_%28MLS%29_logo.svg.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=thumbnail&_=20180527200419",
      "credit": "Respective club; historical file via Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for identification. Wikimedia raster preview."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "montreal",
      "from": 2021,
      "through": 2022,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/montreal-2021.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CFMontreal.svg",
      "assetUrl": "https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/04/CFMontreal.svg/330px-CFMontreal.svg.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=thumbnail&_=20210115000757",
      "credit": "Respective club; historical file via Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for identification. Wikimedia raster preview."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "seattle",
      "from": 2009,
      "through": 2023,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/seattle-2009.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg",
      "assetUrl": "https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/27/Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg/250px-Seattle_Sounders_FC.svg.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=thumbnail&_=20181030174226",
      "credit": "Respective club; historical file via Wikimedia",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical crest used for identification. Wikimedia raster preview."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "san-jose",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 1999,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/san-jose-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/6192",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/1481/full/san_jose_clash-primary_19968337.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels. White exterior background made transparent; interior white elements retained."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "san-jose",
      "from": 2000,
      "through": 2005,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/san-jose-2000.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/list_by_team/1481/San-Jose-Clash-Logos/",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/332/full/san_jose_earthquakes-primary_20008147.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels. White exterior background made transparent; interior white elements retained."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "san-jose",
      "from": 2008,
      "through": 2013,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/san-jose-2008.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/list_by_team/1481/San-Jose-Clash-Logos/",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/332/full/san_jose_earthquakes-primary_20081654.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels. White exterior background made transparent; interior white elements retained."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "new-york-red-bulls",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 1997,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/new-york-red-bulls-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/6990",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/1485/full/new_york/new_jersey_metrostars-primary_19965779.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels. White exterior background made transparent; interior white elements retained."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "new-york-red-bulls",
      "from": 1998,
      "through": 2002,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/new-york-red-bulls-1998.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/32691121998",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/326/full/9112_metrostars_-primary-1998.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels. White exterior background made transparent; interior white elements retained."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "new-york-red-bulls",
      "from": 2003,
      "through": 2005,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/new-york-red-bulls-2003.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/1560",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/326/full/metrostars_-primary_20023898.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels. White exterior background made transparent; interior white elements retained."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "dc-united",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 1997,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/dc-united-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/j24jwmt6y3fja8gfjsjkhy6i1",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/325/full/j24jwmt6y3fja8gfjsjkhy6i1.gif",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels. White exterior background made transparent; interior white elements retained."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "chicago",
      "from": 2020,
      "through": 2021,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/chicago-2020.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/chicago-fire-fc",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5055/31909-1d8bddd0febce810fe0f55995541cf8d.svg/Chicago_Fire_FC_Logo_2019.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "houston",
      "from": 2006,
      "through": 2020,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/houston-2006.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://logos-download.com/brands/houston-dynamo-fc",
      "assetUrl": "https://i.logos-download.com/5109/31968-980618cc98b4bbef7f5604f1a55046ea.svg/Houston_Dynamo_Logo_2006.svg?dl",
      "credit": "Respective club; archived vector via Logos Download",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historic crest. Unused outer padding trimmed; proportions preserved. Dates follow season identity research, not archive announcement-year labels."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "portland",
      "from": 2016,
      "through": 2018,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/portland-2016.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://sportslogohistory.com/portland-timbers-primary-logo/",
      "assetUrl": "https://cdn-ilekoke.nitrocdn.com/EzyYzNfxOeSnmbRhOzAySwmbYCHcjAuB/assets/images/optimized/rev-46d9b60/sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/portland__timbers_2015-pres.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogoHistory.com",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical primary crest. Portland date follows MLS announcement of switch to text-free secondary mark in2016."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "philadelphia",
      "from": 2010,
      "through": 2017,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/philadelphia-2010.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://sportslogohistory.com/philadelphia-union-primary-logo/",
      "assetUrl": "https://cdn-ilekoke.nitrocdn.com/EzyYzNfxOeSnmbRhOzAySwmbYCHcjAuB/assets/images/optimized/rev-46d9b60/sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/philadelphia_union_2010-2017.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogoHistory.com",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical Philadelphia Union primary crest used from 2010 through 2017."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "new-york-red-bulls",
      "from": 2006,
      "through": 2007,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/new-york-red-bulls-2006.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/bl74ky7m7fy27oxap4qkffgdt",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/1876/full/new_york_red_bulls-primary_20063856.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical primary crest. Trimmed unused outside padding. Exterior white background made transparent while preserving interior white."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "tampa-bay",
      "from": 1996,
      "through": 1999,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/tampa-bay-1996.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/1568",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/334/full/tampa_bay_mutiny-primary_19962712.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical primary crest. Trimmed unused outside padding. Exterior white background made transparent while preserving interior white."
    },
    {
      "clubId": "tampa-bay",
      "from": 2000,
      "through": 2001,
      "path": "/images/mls-history/tampa-bay-2000.png",
      "sourcePage": "https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/33492442000",
      "assetUrl": "https://content.sportslogos.net/logos/9/334/full/9244_tampa_bay_mutiny-primary-2000.png",
      "credit": "Respective club; archive courtesy SportsLogos.Net",
      "retrieved": "2026-09-11",
      "notes": "Historical primary crest. Trimmed unused outside padding. Exterior white background made transparent while preserving interior white."
    }
  ]
}