The MLS Belt
New England Revolution
28Reigns
439Days held
41Defenses
1996First reign
Every reign
- 28th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Inter Miami 2–0 · lost to New York City FCApr 30, 2022 – Jul 9, 202270 days · 9 def.
- 27th reign · New England RevolutionBeat New York Red Bulls 3–2 · lost to FC DallasJun 23, 2021 – Jun 27, 20214 days · 0 def.
- 26th reign · New England RevolutionBeat New York Red Bulls 2–1 · lost to LA GalaxyJun 2, 2018 – Jul 14, 201842 days · 4 def.
- 25th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Toronto FC 3–0 · lost to Chicago FireJun 3, 2017 – Jun 17, 201714 days · 0 def.
- 24th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Columbus Crew 2–1 · lost to LA GalaxyOct 4, 2014 – Dec 7, 201464 days · 7 def.
- 23rd reign · New England RevolutionBeat Chicago Fire 2–1 · lost to Columbus CrewSep 7, 2014 – Sep 20, 201413 days · 1 def.
- 22nd reign · New England RevolutionBeat LA Galaxy 5–0 · lost to Vancouver WhitecapsJun 2, 2013 – Jun 16, 201314 days · 1 def.
- 21st reign · New England RevolutionBeat Columbus Crew 2–0 · lost to D.C. UnitedSep 5, 2012 – Sep 15, 201210 days · 0 def.
- 20th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Seattle Sounders 2–1 · lost to FC DallasSep 26, 2009 – Sep 30, 20094 days · 0 def.
- 19th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Seattle Sounders 1–0 · lost to Kansas City WizardsAug 21, 2009 – Sep 5, 200915 days · 2 def.
- 18th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Houston Dynamo 3–0 · lost to Chicago FireMar 29, 2008 – Apr 3, 20085 days · 0 def.
- 17th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Chicago Fire 1–0 · lost to Houston DynamoNov 8, 2007 – Nov 18, 200710 days · 0 def.
- 16th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Columbus Crew 1–0 · lost to Columbus CrewAug 27, 2006 – Sep 2, 20066 days · 0 def.
- 15th reign · New England RevolutionBeat FC Dallas 1–0 · lost to Colorado RapidsJun 28, 2006 – Jul 4, 20066 days · 1 def.
- 14th reign · New England RevolutionBeat LA Galaxy 1–0 · lost to Kansas City WizardsApr 2, 2006 – Apr 15, 200613 days · 1 def.
- 13th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Real Salt Lake 4–1 · lost to Colorado RapidsAug 10, 2005 – Aug 17, 20057 days · 1 def.
- 12th reign · New England RevolutionBeat FC Dallas 3–2 · lost to Chivas USAJul 16, 2005 – Jul 23, 20057 days · 0 def.
- 11th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Columbus Crew 1–0 · lost to D.C. UnitedOct 23, 2004 – Nov 6, 200414 days · 1 def.
- 10th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Chicago Fire 5–1 · lost to San Jose EarthquakesAug 30, 2003 – Sep 7, 20038 days · 0 def.
- 9th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Chicago Fire 2–0 · lost to LA GalaxyOct 2, 2002 – Oct 20, 200218 days · 3 def.
- 8th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Chicago Fire 2–1 · lost to Chicago FireAug 24, 2002 – Sep 29, 200236 days · 6 def.
- 7th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Chicago Fire 2–1 · lost to Chicago FireSep 18, 2000 – Sep 21, 20003 days · 0 def.
- 6th reign · New England RevolutionReclaimed · lost to Chicago FireSep 9, 2000 – Sep 14, 20005 days · 0 def.
- 5th reign · New England RevolutionBeat Columbus Crew 2–1 · lost to D.C. UnitedAug 25, 2000 – Sep 2, 20008 days · 1 def.
- 4th reign · New England RevolutionBeat San Jose Earthquakes 3–0 · lost to MetroStarsJun 9, 2000 – Jun 16, 20007 days · 0 def.
- 3rd reign · New England RevolutionBeat LA Galaxy 2–1 · lost to Colorado RapidsMay 23, 2000 – May 28, 20005 days · 0 def.
- 2nd reign · New England RevolutionBeat Colorado Rapids 2–1 · lost to D.C. UnitedMay 24, 1997 – Jun 14, 199721 days · 3 def.
- 1st reign · New England RevolutionBeat Tampa Bay Mutiny 4–2 · lost to Tampa Bay MutinyAug 21, 1996 – Aug 31, 199610 days · 0 def.
1,075Longest wait between reigns, days (2018–2021)
334Average wait, days
1,588Days since the last reign ended (2022)
8–2–2Best belt season (2014)
Belt record by opponent
| Opponent | W–L | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire | 7–8–3 | Games → |
| Columbus Crew | 8–4–5 | Games → |
| LA Galaxy | 4–8–1 | Games → |
| New York Red Bulls | 6–4–2 | Games → |
| D.C. United | 3–6–3 | Games → |
| FC Dallas | 5–4–1 | Games → |
| Colorado Rapids | 2–3–1 | Games → |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 2–3–1 | Games → |
| Sporting Kansas City | 1–2–1 | Games → |
| Tampa Bay Mutiny | 1–2 | Games → |
| Real Salt Lake | 2–1 | Games → |
| Houston Dynamo | 2–1 | Games → |
| Seattle Sounders | 2–0–1 | Games → |
| CF Montréal | 1–1–1 | Games → |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 0–1–1 | Games → |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0–0–1 | ||
| 2024 | 2 | 0–1–1 | ||
| 2023 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2022 | 11 | 4–1–6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0–0–1 | ||
| 2018 | 8 | 2–2–4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1–2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2014 | 12 | 8–2–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1–1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0–1–1 | ||
| 2010 | 2 | 0–1–1 | ||
| 2009 | 8 | 4–4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1–1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 8 | 4–3–1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 | 3–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1–3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1–2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 | 8–3–4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0–0–1 | ||
| 2000 | 12 | 5–6–1 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 1997 | 7 | 4–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1–4 | 1 | 1 |