MLS expansion club Nashville SC "has already made history" as an announced crowd of 59,069 packed Nissan Stadium for the club's debut match yesterday against Atlanta United, setting a Tennessee state record for "attendance at a soccer game." The previous record of 56,232 was set in July '17 during an Int'l Champions Cup match between EPL clubs Manchester City and Tottenham at Nissan Stadium (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 3/1). Nashville SC MF Dax McCarthy said of the crowd, “On a nationwide phase, introducing Nashville to the entire world of MLS, they were top-notch. I give them an A-plus." MLS Commissioner Don Garber said that he was "awed by the spectacle of the event." He added, "Nashville, the crowd and the atmosphere over-delivered" (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 3/1).
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MATCHUP
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ATTENDANCE
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Atlanta United vs Nashville SC at Nissan Stadium
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59,069
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Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City at Exploria Stadium
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25,527
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Sporting K.C. vs Whitecaps at BC Place
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22,120
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Galaxy vs Dynamo at BBVA Stadium
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22,039
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Revolution vs Impact at Olympic Stadium
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21,006
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Toronto FC vs Earthquakes at Earthquake Stadium
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18,000
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Rapids vs DC United at Audi Field
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16,932
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Union vs FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium
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16,219
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