Games
| date | competition | season | team | score | team | venue | referee | attendance | sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | Columbus Crew | 0 - 4 | New York/New Jersey MetroStars | Ohio Stadium | 17261 | 2 | |
| June 30, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | D.C. United | 3 - 1 | New England Revolution | RFK Stadium | 19355 | 2 | |
| June 30, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Mile High Stadium | 15711 | 2 | |
| June 30, 1996 | MLS | 1996 | San Jose Clash | 4 - 0 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | Spartan Stadium | 19380 | 2 |
Standings
| team | competition | season | GP | W | T | L | gf | ga | gf/ga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Galaxy | MLS | 1996 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 15 | 2.00 |
| Tampa Bay Mutiny | MLS | 1996 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 24 | 1.17 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | MLS | 1996 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 1.14 |
| Colorado Rapids | MLS | 1996 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 27 | 0.96 |
| D.C. United | MLS | 1996 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 30 | 0.87 |
| New York Red Bulls | MLS | 1996 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 0.85 |
| Columbus Crew | MLS | 1996 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 37 | 0.84 |
| New England Revolution | MLS | 1996 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 0.75 |