Belt game 28 · August 17, 1996
Tampa Bay Mutiny take the belt
Tampa Bay Mutiny beat NY/NJ MetroStars 3–1 at home to start reign 14 of the MLS belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
NY/NJ MetroStars had held it since August 11, 1996, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Tampa Bay Mutiny held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New England Revolution on August 21, 1996.
14Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held