D.C. United take the belt

D.C. United beat Kansas City Wizards 2–0 at home to start reign 31 of the MLS belt, the 4th for the franchise.

Kansas City Wizards had held it since August 24, 1997, with 1 defense over 7 days.

D.C. United held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Tampa Bay Mutiny on September 21, 1997.