Belt game 26 · August 11, 1996
NY/NJ MetroStars take the belt
NY/NJ MetroStars beat Colorado Rapids 2–0 on the road to start reign 13 of the MLS belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Colorado Rapids had held it since August 7, 1996, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
NY/NJ MetroStars held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Tampa Bay Mutiny on August 17, 1996.
13Reign number
1Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held
New York Red Bulls belt history → · Red Bulls vs. Colorado →