| July 24, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 0 | New England Revolution | 6236 | 1 | ||
| July 24, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | New York/New Jersey MetroStars | 1 - 0 | San Jose Clash | 15096 | 1 |
| GP | W | T | L | gf | ga | gf/ga | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes | MLS | 1996 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 28 | 1.14 |
| Colorado Rapids | MLS | 1996 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 34 | 36 | 0.94 |
| New York Red Bulls | MLS | 1996 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 27 | 0.81 |
| New England Revolution | MLS | 1996 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 28 | 0.82 |