Colorado Rapids take the belt

Colorado Rapids beat Kansas City Wiz 4–2 at home to start reign 12 of the MLS belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Kansas City Wiz had held it since July 31, 1996, with 1 defense over 7 days.

Colorado Rapids held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Red Bulls on August 11, 1996.