| July 28, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | New York/New Jersey MetroStars | 4 - 1 | San Jose Clash | 21212 | 1 | ||
| July 28, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | Columbus Crew | 0 - 2 | D.C. United | 11173 | 1 |
| GP | W | T | L | gf | ga | gf/ga | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes | MLS | 1996 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 33 | 32 | 1.03 |
| D.C. United | MLS | 1996 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 36 | 34 | 1.06 |
| New York Red Bulls | MLS | 1996 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 28 | 0.93 |
| Columbus Crew | MLS | 1996 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 38 | 50 | 0.76 |