MLS Cup 2002, the seventh edition of Major League Soccer's championship match, was played between the New England Revolution and the Los Angeles Galaxy to decide the champion of the 2002 season. The game was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on October 20, 2002. After being defeated in three previous finals, Los Angeles finally won their first championship beating New England 1-0 in the second overtime on a sudden-death goal.