At the World Cup break, MLS is averaging 22,109 fans per match, up from last season’s final average of 21,988 fans per match.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.