The 2017 MLS season is officially underway, and while fans were anxious to dust off their kits and supporter scarves, a few decided to participate in the weekend’s festivities from their couches.
An average of 25,156 fans attended the weekend’s collection of games, a slight decrease from the 26,152 average from 2016’s opening weekend. The likely factor? Last year, the Seattle Sounders opened their campaign on home field, this year, they were on the road.
Here’s how Week 1 played out in terms of attendance.
Atlanta United FC made their MLS debut in front of a capacity crowd at Bobby Dodd Stadium — 55,000 were in attendance to watch the expansion team play their first MLS contest.