The Crew have won only one trophy to date, the 2002 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, defeating the 2002 MLS Cup and Supporter's Shield winner Los Angeles Galaxy 1-0. They have reached one other final, the 1998 Open Cup, which was postponed due to a hurricane and controversially relocated from Virginia Beach to Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Fire, who won the match in overtime 2-1.
Famous players that have donned the Black-and-Gold have included Brian McBride, Stern John, John Harkes, Thomas Dooley, and Brad Friedel.