Chicago Fire take the belt

Chicago Fire beat D.C. United 2–0 at home to start reign 89 of the MLS belt, the 9th for the franchise.

D.C. United had held it since April 6, 2001, with 0 defenses over 7 days.

Chicago Fire held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to FC Dallas on April 20, 2001.