Belt game 316 · September 8, 2004
Columbus Crew take the belt
Columbus Crew beat San Jose Earthquakes 1–0 on the road to start reign 139 of the MLS belt, the 13th for the franchise.
San Jose Earthquakes had held it since August 21, 2004, with 2 defenses over 18 days.
Columbus Crew held it for 45 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to New England Revolution on October 23, 2004.
139Reign number
13Team's reign
6Defenses
45Days held