As part of that process , MLS signed prominent U.S. players to league contracts .
In 1995 , Major League Soccer ( MLS ) began preparing for its first season , which it first thought would come in the fall of 1995 .
As part of that process , MLS signed prominent U.S. players to league contracts .
In 1995 , Major League Soccer ( MLS ) began preparing for its first season , which it first thought would come in the fall of 1995 .