Belt game 259 · October 20, 2002 · playoffs
LA Galaxy take the belt
LA Galaxy beat New England Revolution 1–0 (AET) on a neutral floor to start reign 118 of the MLS belt, the 9th for the franchise.
New England Revolution had held it since October 2, 2002, with 3 defenses over 18 days.
LA Galaxy held it for 188 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to San Jose Earthquakes on April 26, 2003.
118Reign number
9Team's reign
3Defenses
188Days held