(Top 8 teams qualify for MLS playoffs)
1. * San Jose 39 pts (+14 goal difference)
2. * Chicago 34 (+9)
3. Dallas 37 (+5)
4. Los Angeles 36 (+5)
5. Columbus 34 (+1)
6. Colorado 33 (-8)
7. Kansas City 32 (-7)
8. MetroStars 29 (-2)
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9. D.C. United 23 (-8)
10. New England 22 (-10)
Notes:
* Conference leaders, which earn top two seeds.
– Chicago holds first tiebreaker against Columbus (2-0-0 in head-to-head competition)