| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England Revolution | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 55 | 37 | +18 | 59 | MLS Cup Playoffs |
| 2 | D.C. United | 32 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 58 | 37 | +21 | 54 | |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 32 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 49 | 50 | −1 | 49 | |
| 4 | MetroStars | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 53 | 49 | +4 | 47 | |
| 5 | Kansas City Wizards | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 52 | 44 | +8 | 45 | |
| 6 | Columbus Crew | 32 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 34 | 45 | −11 | 38 |
Source: MLS