Template:2004 Major League Soccer Eastern Conference table

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	T	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification
1	Columbus Crew	30	12	5	13	40	32	+8	49	MLS Cup Playoffs
2	D.C. United	30	11	10	9	43	42	+1	42
3	MetroStars	30	11	12	7	47	49	−2	40
4	New England Revolution	30	8	13	9	42	43	−1	33
5	Chicago Fire	30	8	13	9	36	44	−8	33

Source: MLS