San Fernando Valley Quakes against Los Angeles Galaxy, losing 3–1 to a full-strength team which included David Beckham and Landon Donovan, the Quakes suffered their worst ever start to a competitive season, winning just one of their opening six fixtures, and receiving a 5–0 walloping at the hands of Los Angeles Legends. However, a dogged 4–2 victory at home to Lancaster Rattlers in early June signaled a turnaround in fortunes, and for the rest of the season the Quakes were unstoppable. The Quakes remained unbeaten for the rest of the regular season, notching up victories over San Francisco Seals, San Jose Frogs, Los Angeles
2008 in American soccer order: 1. Head-to-head points; 2. Total wins; 3. Goal difference; 4. Goals for; 5. Lottery "Teams will be re-seeded for semifinal matchups" † "Western Mass and Real Maryland deducted 1 point" 2008 in American soccer The 2008 season was the 96th year of competitive soccer in the United States. The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column. The United States Women's National Soccer Team was coached by Pia Sundhage. The New York Red Bulls earned the eighth and final playoff berth,