2005 MLS Eastern Conference standings
New England Revolution won the 2005 MLS Eastern Conference playoff race on 59 points, 5 points ahead of D.C. United.
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Eastern standings, 2005
| Team | W | L | T | PTS | L10 | Streak |
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| New England Revolution (NE) | 17 | 7 | 8 | 59 | 5-3-2 | W1 |
| D.C. United (DC) | 16 | 10 | 6 | 54 | 5-4-1 | T1 |
| Chicago Fire FC (CHI) | 15 | 13 | 4 | 49 | 4-5-1 | L2 |
| New York/New Jersey MetroStars (RBNY) | 12 | 9 | 11 | 47 | 5-2-3 | W2 |
| Kansas City Wizards (SKC) | 11 | 9 | 12 | 45 | 2-4-4 | T2 |
| Columbus Crew (CLB) | 11 | 16 | 5 | 38 | 4-4-2 | T1 |
Final standings.
Turning points
- The lead changed hands 5 times.
- New England Revolution trailed by as many as 3 points on April 22, 2005.
- New England Revolution took first place for good on August 10, 2005.
- New England Revolution won 6 games in a row from April 9, 2005 to May 14, 2005, the longest run of the race.
- Chicago Fire FC led by 3 points as late as July 15, 2005.
- New England Revolution led by as many as 9 points on May 14, 2005.
- The top two ended the day within three points of each other on 33 of the 56 days played.
- Five teams held first place.
- New England Revolution spent 144 of the season's 198 charted days in first place.