Belt game 96 · July 18, 1998
MetroStars take the belt
MetroStars beat Columbus Crew 3–0 at home to start reign 38 of the MLS belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Columbus Crew had held it since July 8, 1998, with 0 defenses over 10 days.
MetroStars held it for 21 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Jose Earthquakes on August 8, 1998.
38Reign number
3Team's reign
2Defenses
21Days held
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