Belt game 66 · August 2, 1997
Columbus Crew take the belt
Columbus Crew beat LA Galaxy 2–1 on the road to start reign 28 of the MLS belt, the 4th for the franchise.
LA Galaxy had held it since July 25, 1997, with 1 defense over 8 days.
Columbus Crew held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Jose Earthquakes on August 9, 1997.
28Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held