Colorado Rapids take the belt

Colorado Rapids beat Dallas Burn 3–1 at home to start reign 3 of the MLS belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Dallas Burn had held it since April 14, 1996, with 1 defense over 7 days.

Colorado Rapids held it for 17 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Jose Earthquakes on May 8, 1996.