Belt game 254 · September 29, 2002 · playoffs
Chicago Fire take the belt
Chicago Fire beat New England Revolution 2–1 at home to start reign 116 of the MLS belt, the 13th for the franchise.
New England Revolution had held it since August 24, 2002, with 6 defenses over 36 days.
Chicago Fire held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New England Revolution on October 2, 2002.
116Reign number
13Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held