MLS units new attendance report with 11 million followers

More than 11 million followers have flocked to Major League Soccer video games this season, the league mentioned Monday, breaking the earlier report of 10.9 tens of millions followers who attended video games in 2024.

The league mentioned in a press release that it has averaged 23,240 followers per recreation, breaking the 11 million-fan barrier for the primary time in historical past.

MLS mentioned the arrival of worldwide stars resembling Lionel Messi — whose presence within the league has usually prompted groups to change fixtures to greater stadiums — had helped enhance attendances.

“The arrival of worldwide stars and the work from golf equipment to create extra distinctive fan pleasant ticket packages and recreation day experiences are among the many key drivers of the continued surge of record-breaking attendance throughout MLS,” the league introduced.

The record-breaking tally comes with the common season nonetheless to be accomplished. Sixteen extra matches are as a result of happen earlier than the season wraps up on Oct. 19.

The attendance numbers mark the third consecutive 12 months that MLS had drawn greater than 10 million followers.