Fans celebrate in the American Outlaws section at Austin's Q2 Stadium during the Gold Cup match between the USA and Saudi Arabia. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire)

The Gold Cup averaged 19,306 fans for 16 dates during the group stage, down 32 percent from an average of 28,055 for 14 dates in 2023. 

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.