MLS Cup '99, the fourth edition of Major League Soccer's championship match, was played between D.C. United and the Los Angeles Galaxy to decide the champion of the 1999 season. The match took place at Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on November 21, 1999. D.C. United defeated Los Angeles 2–0 with goals from Ben Olsen and Jaime Moreno during the first half. It was United's third MLS Cup victory in the first four years of Major League Soccer's existence and second victory against the Galaxy in an MLS Cup.
American referee Tim Weyland was selected to officiate the match. Christina Aguilera performed at the halftime show.
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