The 2003 MLS season will end as it began with a clash between Los Angeles and Columbus, only this time on the GalaxyÆs home turf, where we predict Los Angeles will become only the second team to defend its title.
How We See It
Soccer America Editors Predict | Bryan Alvarez | Scott French | Paul Kennedy | Will Kuhns | Ridge Mahoney | Mike Woitalla |
Eastern Conference | ||||||
| 1. Columbus | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2. New England | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3. MetroStars | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 4. D.C. United | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| 5. Chicago | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Western Conference | ||||||
| 1. Los Angeles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2. Kansas City | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 3. Dallas | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 4. San Jose | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 5. Colorado | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
MLS CUP 2003
Los Angeles over Columbus