Belt game 37 · September 28, 1996 · playoffs
Columbus Crew take the belt
Columbus Crew beat Tampa Bay Mutiny 2–1 on the road to start reign 17 of the MLS belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Tampa Bay Mutiny had held it since August 31, 1996, with 6 defenses over 28 days.
Columbus Crew held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Tampa Bay Mutiny on October 2, 1996.
17Reign number
2Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held