Time is local to the home team.
The MetroStars went from last place in 1999 to their first Eastern Division title in 2000. It was a remarkable turnaround, considering it had the second worst record in the MLS the previous year. Burn in the first round of the playoffs, before bowing out to the Chicago Fire in three matches. The club acquired midfielder Richie Williams from D.C. United and offensive-minded midfielder Pedro Alvarez of Colombia. Both players should have a positive impact in the lineup.