Lionel Messi Mania helps drive record growth for MLS

The conclusion of the MLS regular season saw a 5% increase in attendance compared to last year, with a league-wide total of 11.45 million fans, marking a 14% increase over 2022. Two matches drew over 70,000 fans and five matches exceeded 50,000, with an average league-record attendance of 23,234 per match. Despite road matches being excluded, the average attendance figures would still be an MLS best, with close to 12 million fans expected to attend this season’s games through the playoffs.

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