Belt game 39 · October 10, 1996 · playoffs
D.C. United take the belt
D.C. United beat Tampa Bay Mutiny 4–1 at home to start reign 19 of the MLS belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Tampa Bay Mutiny had held it since October 2, 1996, with 0 defenses over 8 days.
D.C. United held it for 198 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to San Jose Earthquakes on April 26, 1997.
19Reign number
2Team's reign
6Defenses
198Days held