MLS Cup '99 - Route To The Final

Route To The Final

The Galaxy and United met in the final for the second time since the inaugural MLS Cup '96 when United rallied from a two goal deficit to defeat the Galaxy 3–2 in overtime. The match, which was also held at Foxboro Stadium, was the first of four consecutive Cup appearances for United, of which three resulted in victories.

During the regular season the Galaxy and United met twice each winning on the road.

The Galaxy became the first team in the history of the league to allow less than one goal a game during the regular season with 29 goals in 32 games.

Marco Etcheverry, a central midfielder for United and one of the best playmakers in the league's history, proved to be a persistent threat during the playoffs. During the third game of the semifinal series against the Columbus Crew Etcheverry created three assists and one goal in the 4–0 victory.

The 1999 Cup was the first championship match to feature the top team in each division.

Los Angeles Galaxy Round D.C. United
Western Division Standings Regular Season Eastern Division Standings
Team Pld W L SW SL GF GA Pts
Los Angeles Galaxy 32 17 3 4 8 49 29 54
Dallas Burn 32 16 3 6 7 54 35 51
Chicago Fire 32 15 3 5 9 51 36 48
Colorado Rapids 32 14 6 3 9 38 39 48
San Jose Clash 32 9 10 3 10 48 49 37
Kansas City Wizards 32 6 2 6 18 33 53 20
Final standing
Team Pld W L SW SL GF GA Pts
D.C. United 32 17 6 3 6 65 43 57
Columbus Crew 32 13 6 4 9 48 39 45
Tampa Bay Mutiny 32 9 5 7 11 51 50 32
Miami Fusion 32 8 5 4 15 42 59 29
New England Revolution 32 7 5 7 13 38 53 26
MetroStars 32 4 3 5 20 32 64 15
Result* Opponent MLS Cup Playoffs Result* Opponent
3–0, 2–0 Colorado Rapids Conference Semifinals 2–0, 1–0 (SO) Miami Fusion
2–1, 2–3 (SO), 3–1 Dallas Burn Conference Finals 2–1, 1–5, 4–0 Columbus Crew

* Best of three games advanced

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