Belt game 75 · September 26, 1997
D.C. United take the belt
D.C. United beat Tampa Bay Mutiny 5–1 on the road to start reign 33 of the MLS belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Tampa Bay Mutiny had held it since September 21, 1997, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
D.C. United held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Red Bulls on September 28, 1997.
33Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held