Belt game 38 · October 2, 1996 · playoffs
Tampa Bay Mutiny take the belt
Tampa Bay Mutiny beat Columbus Crew 4–1 at home to start reign 18 of the MLS belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Columbus Crew had held it since September 28, 1996, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Tampa Bay Mutiny held it for 8 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to D.C. United on October 10, 1996.
18Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
8Days held