Columbus Crew take the belt

Columbus Crew beat Dallas Burn 3–0 at home to start reign 98 of the MLS belt, the 9th for the franchise.

Dallas Burn had held it since August 10, 2001, with 0 defenses over 4 days.

Columbus Crew held it for 10 days and 1 defense, then lost it to D.C. United on August 24, 2001.