Away shirt as worn when the side topped the overall table and won the Supporters' Shield. In the MLS Cup, The Black and Gold reached the Western Conference Final but they could not make it past the eventual winners Seattle Sounders, losing out 3-1. Mexican forward Carlos Vela was on fire during this campaign, scoring an impressive 38 goals in 36 appearances. This design carried over to the following campaign in which the side reached the First Round of the MLS Play-offs but they could not make it past the eventual finalists Seattle Sounders