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The predecessor of MLS was the North American Soccer League (NASL), which existed from 1968 until 1984. The league is sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation and is headquartered in New York City. The league is divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference, with 15 teams in each conference. The regular season typically runs from February to October, with each team playing 34 games. The playoffs take place in November, with the top teams from each conference competing for the MLS Cup. The league features a number of tournaments and competitions, including the US Open Cup and the CONCACAF Champions League.