San Jose Clash v D.C. United (April 1996)
| Event | 1996 Major League Soccer season | ||||||
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| Date | April 6, 1996 | ||||||
| Venue | Spartan Stadium, San Jose, California | ||||||
| Referee | Esse Baharmast | ||||||
| Attendance | 31,683 | ||||||
| Weather | 85 °F (29 °C) | ||||||
On April 6, 1996, the San Jose Clash and D.C. United contested a Major League Soccer regular season match to open the 1996 Major League Soccer season. The match was the first played in the league's history. The Clash hosted United at Spartan Stadium, located on the campus of San Jose State University, to a crowd of 31,683. A late 88th-minute goal by Eric Wynalda gave the Clash their first ever victory in franchise history.