MLS vs the “Big Four” major sports in the U.S.

Posted on October 28, 2012 by thesoccercrusader

We continue our series on comparing MLS to other leagues. Today we are looking at the stadium attendance comparison.

 

As we have seen recently, MLS fairs decently, in terms of attendance, with many other established soccer leagues. But, how about competing against the four mainstream domestic sports here in the US – how well is MLS doing? In a way, it is amazing that MLS has already reached this level of popularity. It’s a tough market, no question about it, however, there is definitely interest in the sport! And to prove the naysayers wrong, MLS is on par or even better than the NHL or NBA when it comes to average league attendance. Take a look:

 

MLS vs NFL MLB NHL NBA

MLS vs NFL MLB NHL NBA as of October 2012

 

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Comparing MLS’s Attendance to Other Soccer Leagues

Posted on October 22, 2012 by thesoccercrusader

If you just wonder how MLS’s attendance is comparing to other soccer leagues, the answer is – it fairs pretty well. Considering that it is so much younger than its counterparts, in Europe and elsewhere, it lacks the historical dimension and the deeper meaning. To its credit, MLS has been able to establish strong relations with regional fan bases and is able to attract decent crowds to most games. Here is a comparison to just a handful of soccer leagues:

 

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