Template:1996 Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table

Pos Team Pld W SOW L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Tampa Bay Mutiny 32 19 1 12 66 51 15 58 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 D.C. United 32 15 1 16 62 56 6 46
3 NY/NJ MetroStars 32 12 3 17 45 47 −2 39
4 Columbus Crew 32 11 4 17 59 60 −1 37
5 New England Revolution 32 9 6 17 43 56 −13 33
Source: MLS