| Month | Player of the Month | Club |
|---|---|---|
| April | Jaime Moreno | D.C. United |
| May | Alain Sutter | Dallas Burn |
| June | John Harkes | D.C. United |
| July | Wélton | Los Angeles Galaxy |
| August | Brad Friedel | Columbus Crew |
| September | Walter Zenga | New England Revolution |
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