Belt game 458 · November 23, 2008 · playoffs
Columbus Crew take the belt
Columbus Crew beat New York Red Bulls 3–1 on a neutral floor to start reign 204 of the MLS belt, the 18th for the franchise.
New York Red Bulls had held it since November 9, 2008, with 1 defense over 14 days.
Columbus Crew held it for 130 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Real Salt Lake on April 2, 2009.
204Reign number
18Team's reign
2Defenses
130Days held