Belt game 171 · August 1, 2000
D.C. United take the belt
D.C. United beat MetroStars 3–2 at home to start reign 75 of the MLS belt, the 9th for the franchise.
MetroStars had held it since June 16, 2000, with 8 defenses over 46 days.
D.C. United held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Miami Fusion on August 4, 2000.
75Reign number
9Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held