The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in San Jose, California and participates in the top level soccer league in the United States, Major League Soccer (MLS). The Earthquakes participated in MLS from 1995 to 2005, and resumed operations in 2007. It is one of the original ten teams in the league, known as the San Jose Clash from 1995 to 1999. The Earthquakes defeated D.C. United 1–0 in the first game in MLS history. It is one of three teams from California to play in the league. The team won the MLS Cup in 2001 and 2003, as well as the MLS Supporters' Shield in 2005. (*)