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Atlanta United leads all MLS teams in average attendance

By Juliakate E Culpepper
June 28, 2017

With seven-straight sold out matches at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta United leads the MLS in average game attendance.

According to a graphic by Fox Sports South, Atlanta United averages 46,698 fans per home match so far in the inaugural season. Rounding out the top five were the Seattle Sounders (42,628), Toronto FC (26,765), Orlando City SC (25,280) and LA Galaxy (22,666).

Atlanta United will return to Bobby Dodd Stadium on July 4 to face off against the San Jose Earthquakes. The game will kick off at 7 p.m. and will broadcast on Fox Sports South.

Before their next home match, Atlanta United will play against Miami FC on Wednesday night in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 at Miami’s Riccardo Silva Stadium. The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m.

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