Dallas Burn take the belt

Dallas Burn beat Chicago Fire 3–2 at home to start reign 41 of the MLS belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Chicago Fire had held it since August 14, 1998, with 3 defenses over 26 days.

Dallas Burn held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Jose Earthquakes on September 12, 1998.