| Aug. 18, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 0 | San Jose Clash | 16629 | 1 | ||
| Aug. 18, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | D.C. United | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 24536 | 1 |
| GP | W | T | L | gf | ga | gf/ga | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy | MLS | 1996 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 35 | 1.31 |
| D.C. United | MLS | 1996 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 47 | 46 | 1.02 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | MLS | 1996 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 41 | 0.98 |
| Columbus Crew | MLS | 1996 | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 47 | 57 | 0.82 |