[BY THE NUMBERS] The San Jose Earthquakes, winners of the 2012 Supporters’ Shield, led all teams with an increase in 29 points from its 2011 point total. Thetop four movers — San Jose, D.C. United, Vancouver and Chicago — all made the 2012 playoffs after missing out on the postseason last year.

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