MLS is hoping to experience growth in total match attendees in 2023 after adding another expansion team and signing a new streaming rights deal
MLS stadiums are now above the 20,000 average fans per match threshold, but numbers vary greatly by venue.
Atlanta United, for example, are kings of attendance, bringing in nearly 50,000 fans per game, while the Chicago Fire have recently struggled to pack the stands of Soldier Field.
GOAL takes a look at how all the clubs rank in terms of average attendance.
Getty Images1Atlanta United
As a co-inhabitants of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta United have consistently led MLS in attendance, making them one of the largest commercial success stories of MLS expansion. The Red & Blacks lead yet again in terms of average attendance in MLS so far.
Stadium Name: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Average 2023 Attendance: 47,970 (5)
AdvertisementGetty2Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC's ownership strategy is based on owning an interest in the entire local sports industry rather than just one team, similar to Atlanta United.
Despite a poor start to their 2023 season, Charlotte still has the second-highest attendance.
Stadium Name: Bank of America Stadium
Average Attendance: 39,026 (5)
Getty Images3Seattle Sounders
Lumen Field has long been considered one of the best atmospheres in MLS with the Seattle Sounders always popular in their community.
The club has gone unbeaten so far at home this year with four dominant wins and a draw.
Stadium Name: Lumen Field
Average Attendance: 30,874 (5)
Getty Images4Nashville SC
Nashville SC is one of the newcomers to MLS having joined the league in 2020. The club made the playoffs last season and will be aiming to do so again this season.
Stadium Name:Geodis Park
Average Attendance: 28,061 (6)