Colorado Rapids take the belt

Colorado Rapids beat D.C. United 2–1 on the road to start reign 56 of the MLS belt, the 6th for the franchise.

D.C. United had held it since July 6, 1999, with 0 defenses over 3 days.

Colorado Rapids held it for 15 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Tampa Bay Mutiny on July 24, 1999.