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| | The Year in American Soccer, 1998 |
 | | Chicago then went on to win the US Open Cup in 1998, defeating the Columbus Crew in the final 2-1, off of a Frank Klopas goal in the 99th minute, becoming the first expansion club ever to win the "double" (League and Cup titles). |
 | | MLS Cup '98 moved to the west coast, being held at the Rose Bowl, where a crowd of 51,350 saw a tough, closely fought match ultimately dominated by the Fire's steady goalkeeping from Zach Thornton and playmaking of Peter Nowak as the Fire brought United's dynasty to an end, with a 2-0 shutout. |
 | | CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup : The Dallas Burn cruised through the first round of the Cup, which was subsequently abandoned, not having been continued as of January 2000. |
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