Final MLS Division Standings 1997

Eastern Conference W-L-T Pts GF GA Home Away Div
1 DC United 21-11 55 74 57 11-5 10-6 12-4
2 Tampa Bay 17-15 45 58 62 12-4 5-11 8-7
3 Columbus 15-17 39 45 45 11-5 4-12 8-8
4 New England 15-17 37 44 57 11-5 4-12 5-11
MetroStars 13-19 35 45 55 9-7 4-12 6-10
 
Eastern Semifinals
1DC United - 4New England 2-0 wW
3Columbus - 2Tampa Bay 2-0 Ww
Eastern Finals
1DC United - 3Columbus 2-0 wW
Western Conference W-L Pts GF GA Home Away Div
1 KC Wizards 21-11 49 64 53 12-4 9-7 13-3
2 LA Galaxy 16-16 44 57 48 10-6 6-10 9-7
3 Dal Burn 16-16 42 58 51 8-8 8-8 9-8
4 Colorado 14-18 38 52 62 9-7 5-11 5-11
SJ Clash 12-20 30 58 65 6-10 6-10 5-11
 
Western Semifinals
4Colorado - 1KC Wizards 2-0 wW
3Dal Burn - 2LA Galaxy 2-0 wW
Western Finals
4Colorado - 3Dal Burn 2-0 Ww

MLS CUP FINALS
1DC United 2, 4Colorado 1