Here are the results of the March, 1999 poll, in which 1,135 fans picked the MLS Cup ’99 champion, runner-up and beaten semifinalists. Note: Points are awarded on a 5-3-1 basis.
| Team | Champion | Runner-Up | Semifinalist | Total Points |
| Columbus | 249 | 298 | 434 | 2,573 |
| Chicago | 250 | 226 | 323 | 2,251 |
| D.C. United | 211 | 155 | 535 | 2,055 |
| Los Angeles | 181 | 243 | 370 | 1,518 |
| Kansas City | 49 | 48 | 118 | 507 |
| MetroStars | 42 | 46 | 83 | 431 |
| Colorado | 31 | 30 | 90 | 335 |
| New England | 32 | 20 | 58 | 278 |
| Miami | 24 | 19 | 86 | 263 |
| Dallas | 28 | 14 | 47 | 229 |
| San Jose | 21 | 20 | 50 | 215 |
| Tampa Bay | 12 | 10 | 25 | 115 |