The 1999 Major League Soccer season was the fourth season in

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's history. This was the last season which used the 35 yard line shootout rule to resolve tied games, and that of the countdown timer, with

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adopting the IFAB-standard running clock thereafter.

Final standings

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Overall Table

MLS Cup Playoffs

Bracket

*Best of Three series winner will advance.

Conference semifinals

Eastern Conference *D.C. United advance 2–0, to the Conference Finals. ---- *Columbus Crew advance 2–0, to the Conference Finals. ---- Western Conference *Los Angeles Galaxy advance 2–0, to the Conference Finals. ---- *Dallas Burn advance 2–1, to the Conference Finals.

Conference finals

*D.C. United advance 2–1, advance to MLS Cup '99. ---- *Los Angeles Galaxy advance 2–1. advance to MLS Cup '99.

MLS Cup '99

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Player awards

Weekly awards

Monthly awards

End-of-season awards

Player statistics

Top Goal Scorers

International Competition

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* Chicago Fire
Defeated

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2–0 (Quarterfinals).
Lost

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5–4 PK, 1–1 draw (Semi-finals).
Draw

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Third place match 2–2. (Third place shared) *

Defeated Olimpia 1–0 (Quarterfinals).
Lost

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3–1 (Semifinals).
Draw Chicago Fire Third place match 2–2. (Third place shared)

Attendance

Coaches

Eastern Conference

: Thomas Rongen

Western Conference

* Dallas Burn:

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and

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* San Jose Clash: Brian Quinn

References

MLS Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:1999 Major League Soccer Season Major League Soccer seasons 1999 in American soccer leagues