| July 20, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | D.C. United | 0 - 2 | New England Revolution | 18347 | 1 | ||
| July 20, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 4 | San Jose Clash | 18156 | 1 | ||
| July 20, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | Dallas Burn | 2 - 1 | Kansas City Wiz | 11592 | 1 |
| GP | W | T | L | gf | ga | gf/ga | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes | MLS | 1996 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 27 | 1.19 |
| FC Dallas | MLS | 1996 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 33 | 32 | 1.03 |
| Sporting Kansas City | MLS | 1996 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 37 | 40 | 0.93 |
| D.C. United | MLS | 1996 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 34 | 1.00 |
| New England Revolution | MLS | 1996 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 26 | 0.88 |
| Columbus Crew | MLS | 1996 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 37 | 48 | 0.77 |