1999 Major League Soccer season
Season | 1999 |
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MLS Cup | D.C. United (3rd title) |
Supporters' Shield | D.C. United (2nd shield) |
Matches played | 192 |
Goals scored | 549 (2.86 per match) |
Top goalscorer |
Stern John Columbus Crew Goals: 18 Roy Lassiter D.C. United Goals: 18 Jason Kreis Dallas Burn Goals: 18 |
Highest attendance |
Columbus Crew Season: 283,129 Game Avg.: 17,696 |
Lowest attendance |
Kansas City Wizards Season: 130,924 Game Avg.: 8,183 |
Average attendance |
MLS Season:2,742,102 Game Avg.: 14,282 |
The 1999 Major League Soccer season was the 4th season in the league's history. This was the last season which used the 35 yard line shootout rule to resolve tied games.
MLS Cup Playoffs
Conference Semifinals | Conference Finals | MLS Cup '99 | |||||||||||||||||
E1 | D.C. (AET), (3 - 2, S.O.)* | 2 | 1* | x | |||||||||||||||
E4 | Miami | 0 | 0 | x | |||||||||||||||
E1 | D.C. | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||||||||
Eastern Conference | |||||||||||||||||||
E2 | Columbus | 1 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
E2 | Columbus | 2 | 2 | x | |||||||||||||||
E3 | Tampa Bay | 0 | 0 | x | |||||||||||||||
E1 | D.C. | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
W1 | Los Angeles | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
W1 | Los Angeles | 3 | 2 | x | |||||||||||||||
W4 | Colorado | 0 | 0 | x | |||||||||||||||
W1 | Los Angeles | 2 | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Western Conference | |||||||||||||||||||
W2 | Dallas | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
W2 | Dallas | 2 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
W3 | Chicago | 1 | 4 | 2 |
- Best of Three series winner will advance.
Final standings
Eastern Conference | P | W | (sw) | (sl) | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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s - D.C. United | 32 | 23 | <6 | 3> | 9 | 65 | 43 | 22 | 57 |
x - Columbus Crew | 32 | 19 | <6 | 4> | 13 | 48 | 39 | 9 | 45 |
x - Tampa Bay Mutiny | 32 | 14 | <5 | 7> | 18 | 51 | 50 | 1 | 32 |
x - Miami Fusion | 32 | 13 | <5 | 4> | 19 | 42 | 59 | -17 | 29 |
New England Revolution | 32 | 12 | <5 | 7> | 20 | 38 | 53 | -15 | 26 |
New York/New Jersey MetroStars | 32 | 7 | <3 | 5> | 25 | 32 | 64 | -32 | 15 |
Western Conference | P | W | (sw) | (sl) | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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y - Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 20 | <3 | 4> | 12 | 49 | 29 | 20 | 54 |
x - Dallas Burn | 32 | 19 | <3 | 6> | 13 | 54 | 35 | 19 | 51 |
x - Chicago Fire | 32 | 18 | <3 | 5> | 14 | 51 | 36 | 15 | 48 |
x - Colorado Rapids | 32 | 20 | <6 | 3> | 12 | 38 | 39 | -1 | 48 |
San Jose Clash | 32 | 19 | <10 | 3> | 13 | 48 | 49 | -1 | 37 |
Kansas City Wizards | 32 | 8 | <2 | 6> | 24 | 33 | 53 | -20 | 20 |
- The top four teams in each conference make the playoffs.
Wins (W) are worth 3 points.
Shootout Wins (SW) are worth 1 point, and is considered a Win in the standings.
Shootout Loss (SL) are worth 0 points, and is considered a Loss in the standings.
Loss (L) are worth 0 points. - s = Supporters Shield winner
- y = Conference Leader
- x = Clinched playoff berth
Conference Semifinal
Eastern Conference
October 16, 1999 Game 1 |
Miami Fusion | 0–2 | D.C. United |
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Moreno ![]() |
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Washington, D.C. Attendance: 18,011 |
October 24, 1999 Game 2 |
D.C. United | 0–0 (AET) 3–2 (S.O.) |
Miami Fusion |
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Lockhart Stadium Fort Lauderdale, Florida Attendance:--- |
- D.C. United advance 2-0, to the Conference Finals.
October 17, 1999 Game 1 |
Tampa Bay Mutiny | 0–2 | Columbus Crew |
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John ![]() |
Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, Ohio Attendance:--- |
October 22, 1999 Game 2 |
Columbus Crew | 2–0 | Tampa Bay Mutiny |
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West ![]() Cunningham ![]() |
Raymond James Stadium Tampa, Florida Attendance:--- |
- Columbus Crew advance 2-0, to the Conference Finals.
Western Conference
October 17, 1999 Game 1 |
Colorado Rapids | 0–3 | Los Angeles Galaxy |
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Hendrickson ![]() Vanney ![]() Jones ![]() |
Rose Bowl Pasadena, California Attendance: 16,307 |
October 22, 1999 Game 2 |
Los Angeles Galaxy | 2–0 | Colorado Rapids |
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Pena ![]() Franchino ![]() |
Mile High Stadium Denver, Colorado Attendance:--- |
- Los Angeles Galaxy advance 2-0, to the Conference Finals.
October 16, 1999 Game 1 |
Chicago Fire | 1–2 | Dallas Burn |
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Ball ![]() |
Graziani ![]() Santel ![]() |
Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas Attendance: 10,980 |
October 23, 1999 Game 2 |
Dallas Burn | 0–4 | Chicago Fire |
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Nowak ![]() Kosecki ![]() Razov ![]() Kovalenko ![]() |
Soldier Field Chicago, Illinois Attendance:--- |
October 27, 1999 Game 3 |
Chicago Fire | 2–3 | Dallas Burn |
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Razov ![]() Marsch ![]() |
Deering ![]() Rodríguez ![]() Graziani ![]() |
Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas Attendance:--- |
- Dallas Burn advance 2-1, to the Conference Finals.
Conference finals
October 31, 1999 Game 1 |
Columbus Crew | 1–2 | D.C. United |
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Cunningham ![]() |
Moreno ![]() Olsen ![]() |
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Washington, D.C. Attendance:--- |
November 7, 1999 Game 2 |
D.C. United | 1–5 | Columbus Crew |
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Lassiter ![]() |
Elcock ![]() Cunningham ![]() Stern John ![]() |
Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, Ohio Attendance:--- |
November 13, 1999 Game 3 |
Columbus Crew | 0–4 | D.C. United |
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Moreno ![]() Lassiter ![]() Etcheverry ![]() |
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Washington, D.C. Attendance:--- |
- D.C. United advance 2 - 1, advance to MLS Cup '99.
October 31, 1999 Game 1 |
Dallas Burn | 1–2 | Los Angeles Galaxy |
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Graziani ![]() |
Cienfuegos ![]() Hendrickson ![]() |
Rose Bowl Pasadena, California Attendance:--- |
November 7, 1999 Game 2 |
Los Angeles Galaxy | 2–2 (AET) 3–4 (S.O.) |
Dallas Burn |
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Hermosillo ![]() |
Graziani ![]() |
Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas Attendance:--- |
November 11, 1999 Game 3 |
Dallas Burn | 1–3 | Los Angeles Galaxy |
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Kreis ![]() |
Vanney ![]() Hermosillo ![]() Cienfuegos ![]() |
Rose Bowl Pasadena, California Attendance:--- |
- Los Angeles Galaxy advance 2-1. advance to MLS Cup '99.
MLS Cup '99
November 21, 1999 |
Los Angeles Galaxy | 0–2 | D.C. United |
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Moreno ![]() Olsen ![]() |
Foxboro Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts Attendance: 44,910 |
- D.C. United and Los Angeles Galaxy earn MLS berths to 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup.
Top Goal Scorers
Position | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | ![]() |
Columbus Crew | 18 |
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D.C. United | 18 | |
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Dallas Burn | 18 | |
4 | ![]() |
New England Revolution | 15 |
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San Jose Clash | 15 | |
6 | ![]() |
Chicago Fire | 14 |
7 | ![]() |
San Jose Clash, Tampa Bay Mutiny |
13 |
8 | ![]() |
Tampa Bay Mutiny | 12 |
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Columbus Crew | 12 | |
10 | ![]() |
Miami Fusion | 10 |
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D.C. United | 10 | |
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New England Revolution | 10 | |
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Chicago Fire | 10 | |
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Colorado Rapids | 10 |
Player of the Week
Player of the Month
Month | Player of the Month | Team |
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March | ![]() | Chicago Fire |
April | ![]() | Tampa Bay Mutiny |
May | ![]() | D.C. United |
June | ![]() | Dallas Burn |
July | ![]() | Tampa Bay Mutiny |
August | ![]() | Dallas Burn |
September | ![]() | San Jose Clash |
Team Awards
- MLS Cup - D.C. United
- MLS Supporters' Shield - D.C. United
- U.S. Open Cup - Rochester Raging Rhinos (A-League)
International Competition
- Chicago Fire
DefeatedJoe Public F.C. 2-0 (Quarterfinals).
LostL.D. Alajuelense 5-4 PK, 1-1 draw (Semi-finals).
DrawD.C. United Third place match 2-2. (Third place shared)
- D.C. United
DefeatedOlimpia 1-0 (Quarterfinals).
LostNecaxa 3-1 (Semifinals).
DrawChicago Fire Third place match 2-2. (Third place shared)
Individual Awards
Award | Player | Team |
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Most Valuable Player | ![]() | Dallas Burn |
Scoring Champion | ![]() | Dallas Burn |
Defender of the Year | ![]() | Los Angeles Galaxy |
Goalkeeper of the Year | ![]() | Los Angeles Galaxy |
Rookie of the Year | ![]() | Miami Fusion |
Coach of the Year | ![]() ![]() | Los Angeles Galaxy |
Goal of the Year | ![]() | D.C. United |
Fair Play Award | ![]() | Tampa Bay Mutiny |
Best-performing coaches (by wins)
Coach | Team | Win | Loss | PCT. | PTS. | SW |
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![]() | D.C. United | 23 | 9 | 0.719 | 57 | 6 |
![]() | Colorado Rapids | 20 | 12 | 0.625 | 48 | 6 |
![]() | Dallas Burn | 19 | 13 | 0.594 | 51 | 3 |
![]() | Columbus Crew | 19 | 13 | 0.594 | 45 | 6 |
![]() | Chicago Fire | 18 | 14 | 0.563 | 48 | 3 |
![]() ![]() | Los Angeles Galaxy | 17 | 9 | 0.654 | 49 | 1 |
![]() | San Jose Clash | 15 | 12 | 0.556 | 25 | 10 |
![]() | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 14 | 18 | 0.438 | 32 | 5 |
![]() | Miami Fusion | 13 | 19 | 0.406 | 29 | 5 |
![]() | New England Revolution | 10 | 20 | 0.333 | 22 | 4 |
![]() | Kansas City Wizards | 8 | 17 | 0.320 | 20 | 2 |
![]() | New York/New Jersey MetroStars | 7 | 25 | 0.219 | 15 | 3 |
![]() | San Jose Clash | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 6 | 0 |
![]() | San Jose Clash | 2 | 1 | 0.667 | 6 | 0 |
![]() | New England Revolution | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 4 | 1 |
![]() | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 | 3 | 0.400 | 2 | 2 |
![]() | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 3 | 0 |
![]() | Kansas City Wizards | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 |
![]() | Kansas City Wizards | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 |
Team Attendance Totals
Club | Games | Home Total | Home Average |
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Columbus Crew | 16 | 283,129 | 17,696 |
Los Angeles Galaxy | 16 | 282,113 | 17,632 |
D.C. United | 16 | 278,711 | 17,419 |
New England Revolution | 16 | 267,752 | 16,795 |
Chicago Fire | 16 | 256,261 | 16,016 |
San Jose Clash | 16 | 239,350 | 14,959 |
New York/New Jersey MetroStars | 16 | 235,301 | 14,706 |
Colorado Rapids | 16 | 224,459 | 14,029 |
Tampa Bay Mutiny | 16 | 209,700 | 13,106 |
Dallas Burn | 16 | 195,381 | 12,211 |
Miami Fusion | 16 | 139,021 | 8,689 |
Kansas City Wizards | 16 | 130,924 | 8,183 |
OVERALL | 192 | 2,742,102 | 14,282 |
References
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