notes: Schedule -- Schedule of games increased from 28 to 30
| EASTERN CONFERENCE | W | L | D | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Fire | 15 | 7 | 8 | 53 | 43 | 53 |
| New England Revolution | 12 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 47 | 45 |
| MetroStars | 11 | 10 | 9 | 40 | 40 | 42 |
| D.C. United | 10 | 11 | 9 | 38 | 36 | 39 |
| Columbus Crew | 10 | 12 | 8 | 44 | 44 | 38 |
| WESTERN CONFERENCE | W | L | D | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Earthquakes | 14 | 7 | 9 | 45 | 35 | 51 |
| Kansas City Wizards | 11 | 10 | 9 | 48 | 44 | 42 |
| Colorado Rapids | 11 | 12 | 7 | 40 | 45 | 40 |
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 9 | 12 | 9 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Dallas Burn | 6 | 19 | 5 | 35 | 64 | 23 |