Belt game 50 · May 17, 1997
Colorado Rapids take the belt
Colorado Rapids beat Columbus Crew 2–1 at home to start reign 22 of the MLS belt, the 4th for the franchise.
Columbus Crew had held it since May 3, 1997, with 2 defenses over 14 days.
Colorado Rapids held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New England Revolution on May 24, 1997.
22Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held