Major League Soccer has some incredible stadiums across the country. A growing number of beautiful soccer-specific stadiums with downtown locations have opened up over the years and while some clubs still share stadiums with NFL teams, certain organizations, such as Atlanta United and the Seattle Sounders, have shown that they can fill NFL-sized stadiums with regularity. But there are also a handful of stadiums deep in the suburbs, clubs that are still playing in make-shift facilities and markets that are struggling to attract fans. Below is The Oregonian/OregonLive rankings of the stadiums in Major League Soccer. LAFC's Banc of California Stadium and DC United's Audi Field have not yet opened and were not included in the rankings.

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21. Yankee Stadium (NYCFC)

NYCFC has used Yankee Stadium as a "temporary" venue since entering MLS in 2015, but the club has made little progress at finding a permanent home and appears set on staying in Yankee Stadium for a while. That's a problem. Yankee Stadium was designed to house the New York Yankees and is a terrible venue for soccer. The field is far too narrow and the fan experience leaves a whole lot to be desired. The sight lines are particularly problematic because the stadium is set up for baseball, not soccer. Despite the subpar venue, NYCFC ranked fifth in MLS in average attendance in 2017 with 22,643 fans per game. The club has averaged 21,136 fans per game in three matches so far this year.

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20. Gillette Stadium (New England Revolution)

The New England Revolution play in one of the least soccer-friendly stadiums in MLS. Gillette Stadium is primarily the home of the New England Patriots. Based on the signage within the stadium, it would be hard to tell that a soccer team even plays in the venue. The location of the stadium is also far from ideal. The stadium is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, which is 30 miles outside of Boston. Despite the poor venue, the Revolution averaged a respectable 19,367 fans per game in 2017. But even with decent attendance, the vast NFL stadium usually looks empty during Revolution games. This year, the club has averaged just 12,024 fans per game in four games so far.

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19. MAPFRE Stadium (Columbus Crew)

MAPFRE Stadium opened in 1999 and was the first soccer-specific stadium in MLS. But despite its important history, MAPFRE Stadium now has the feeling of an old and worn-down venue that is in serious need of renovations. The stadium, which is north of downtown Columbus, is lacking in amenities and ambiance. The Crew have some dedicated fans, but the club has struggled to draw numbers to its stadium. Columbus finished 20th in MLS with an average attendance of 15,439 fans per game in 2017. With the Crew potentially leaving Columbus, the club has averaged just 9,511 fans per game in three games this year.

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18. Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Colorado Rapids)

Dick's Sporting Goods Park is a soccer-specific stadium that has been the home of the Colorado Rapids since 2007. The 18,000-seat stadium is located in Commerce City, Colorado, which is 10 miles outside of Denver. The inconvenient location of the stadium has been an issue for the Rapids as the club has tried to attract fans. Having an open air stadium Colorado has also been problematic as fans and players have to deal with difficult weather conditions on a regular basis. The Rapids averaged 15,322 fans per game in 2017, which ranked second-worst in MLS. Colorado has averaged 13,149 in three games this season.

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17. TCF Bank Stadium (Minnesota United)

Minnesota United entered MLS last season with a vibrant and dedicated fan base and the club will likely have a tremendous game day atmosphere when its new soccer-specific stadium, Allianz Field, opens next year. But for now, Minnesota United is stuck playing at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, which primarily houses the university's football team. Still, Minnesota averaged a strong 20,538 fans per game in 2017 and has averaged 20,598 fans per game in two games so far this season. In the future, Minnesota could have one of the better stadiums and atmospheres in MLS. But TCF Bank Stadium simply isn't up to the standard that has been set across MLS and Minnesota will continue to be limited by its current venue this season.

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16. Toyota Stadium (FC Dallas)

Toyota Stadium has been the home of FC Dallas since 2005 and was an early model for soccer-specific stadiums throughout MLS. But the fact that it is a soccer-specific venue is one of the few positives about Toyota Stadium. The amenities inside the venue have lagged behind those of other newer stadiums across MLS. The 20,500-seat stadium is also an hour outside of Dallas and is nearly impossible to reach by public transit. The location of the stadium hasn't helped Dallas generate fan interest. Despite being one of the better teams in MLS in recent years, FC Dallas has struggled to get fans out to Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas averaged a league-worst 15,122 fans per game in 2017 and is averaging 14,106 fans per game in four games this season.

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15. Toyota Park (Chicago Fire)

Toyota Park is a soccer-specific stadium that has been the home of the Chicago Fire since 2006. During that time, the stadium has suffered from its inconvenient location in Bridgeview, Illinois, which is 15 miles outside of Chicago and is not easily accessible on public transit. The Fire ranked 18th in MLS with an average attendance of 17,383 fans per game in 2017. The club has averaged 15,159 fan per game in four matches this season. The empty seats make for a lackluster game day atmosphere at Toyota Park.

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14. BBVA Compass Stadium (Houston Dynamo)

BBVA Compass Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium that has been the home of the Houston Dynamo since 2012. The 22,000-seat stadium is centrally located in downtown Houston. With its orange seats and orange facade, the stadium certainly stands out as well. It's a nice venue, but the atmosphere at BBVA Compass Stadium is usually subdued as the Dynamo are rarely able to fill the venue. Houston ranked 17th in MLS in attendance in 2017 with an average attendance of 17,500 fans per game. This season, the Dynamo have averaged 17,872 fans per game in three matches so far.

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13. Talen Energy Stadium (Philadelphia Union)

Talen Energy Stadium is a 18,500-seat stadium that opened in 2010. The soccer-specific venue sits right off the Delaware River and fans are gifted an incredible view of the Commodore Barry Bridge from inside the stadium. The stadium features a 2,000-seat supporters' section and the Philadelphia Union certainly get a boost from their dedicated and longtime supporters' group, the Sons of Ben. But there are also some major issues with Talen Energy Stadium. The stadium is located 15 miles outside of Philadelphia in Chester, Pennsylvania, known as one of the most violent cities in America. The undesirable location and the Union's poor form in recent years have made it difficult for the club to fill its stadium on game days. Philadelphia averaged 16,812 fans per game in 2017 and has averaged 15,651 fans per game in four games this season.

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12. Stade Saputo (Montreal Impact)

Stade Saputo is a soccer-specific stadium that has been the home of the Montreal Impact since 2008. The stadium is often full on game days and the club has multiple supporters' groups that help to create a vibrant atmosphere at the venue. The stadium is accessible by public transit as well. The Impact have also worked to improve the amenities at the stadium over the last year as they've tried to create an even better game day atmosphere. The Impact averaged 20,046 fans per game in 2017 and drew 26,005 fans in their lone home game so far this season.

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11. BMO Field (Toronto FC)

BMO Field became Canada's first soccer-specific stadium when it opened in 2007. The stadium has undergone consistent improvements over the years. A grass field was added in 2010. The stadium then underwent renovations ahead of the 2016 season to expand capacity to over 30,000 and add a canopied-roof to cover all three stands. The stadium is now home to both Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. The supporters' section is in the south end of the stadium and the club has installed a pulley-system to enable fans to produce large tifo displays. Toronto FC, far and away the best team in MLS last season, drew 27,647 fans per game in 2017. The club has averaged 27,320 fans in two games this year.

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10. Rio Tinto Stadium (Real Salt Lake)

Rio Tinto Stadium is a beautiful soccer-specific venue that has been the home of Real Salt Lake since 2008. While the stadium is located 12 miles south of downtown in Sandy, Utah, Rio Tinto Stadium is one of the more attractive venues in MLS. The architecture of the stadium and its canopy roof stand out, as does the view of the Wasatch Mountains that can be seen from inside the venue. The fan support for Real Salt Lake is also notable. While the club doesn't always sell out its 20,213-seat venue, it did average 18,781 fans per game in 2017. The club has averaged 17,685 fans per game in three matches this season.

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9. StubHub Center (LA Galaxy)

StubHub Center has been a key venue for soccer in the United States since opening in 2003. The soccer-specific stadium is located outside of downtown Los Angeles in Carson, California, but its location is convenient-enough for most soccer fans in the LA area. The stadium itself boasts tremendous sight lines for fans, great amenities and one of the bigger fields in MLS. The stadium complex is home to U.S. Soccer's West Coast operations. While the 27,000-seat stadium is certainly a nice venue, the atmosphere on game days often leaves a lot to be desired. The Galaxy averaged 22,246 fans per game in 2017 and have averaged 26,125 fans per game in three games this season as they've added superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic to their roster.

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8. Avaya Stadium (San Jose Earthquakes)

Avaya Stadium opened in 2015 and quickly become a destination for soccer in the United States. The amenities at Avaya Stadium are particularly impressive. The 18,000-seat stadium features the largest outdoor bar in North America and an array of different food trucks at every game. The stadium is located just outside of downtown San Jose and is adjacent to the San Jose International Airport for fans traveling in for the game. The San Jose Earthquakes regularly fill the stadium and receive dedicated support from their longtime supporters' group, the San Jose Ultras. The club has been able to push capacity above the originally listed 18,000. San Jose averaged 19,875 fans in 2017 and has averaged 17,941 in three games this season.

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7. BC Place (Vancouver Whitecaps)

BC Place is a multi-purpose stadium in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It it home to both the Whitecaps and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. The upper deck of the stadium is generally closed on game days, which creates an intimate, but electric atmosphere in the lower bowl and ensures that every fan has a tremendous view of the action on the field. The retractable roof helps to promote that intimate atmosphere and enables fans to have a comfortable experience regardless of the weather. The stadium has become an important destination for soccer in Canada and regularly hosts international games. The Whitecaps come close to filling the lower bowl every game and the dedication of the Whitecaps' supporters group, the Southsiders, is integral to the game day atmosphere at BC Place. The Whitecaps averaged 21,416 fans in 2017 and have averaged 24,026 fans in three games this season.

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6. Red Bull Arena (New York Red Bulls)

Red Bull Arena has been an important destination for soccer in the United States since it opened in 2010. The 25,000-seat stadium regularly hosts U.S. men's and women's national team games. Watching a game inside Red Bull Arena is particularly worthwhile because there is no bad view in the house and the proximity to the field creates an amazing experience for fans in the lower bowl. The stadium's design is meant to trap in noise and the atmosphere on game days can be electric. That said, the location of the arena in Harrison, New Jersey is far from ideal and the stadium is rarely full. The Red Bulls averaged 21,175 fans in 2017 and have averaged 16,053 in three games this season.

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5. Century Link Field (Seattle Sounders)

CenturyLink Field was built for the Seattle Seahawks and has the feel of an NFL stadium. But while MLS teams have traditionally struggled in massive NFL stadiums, the Seattle Sounders are one of just two teams in MLS that have been able to take advantage of their NFL-sized stadium to create an atmosphere close to what can be seen in soccer stadiums across Europe. The downtown location of CenturyLink Field is also ideal and makes it easy for fans to come out to the games. The Sounders averaged 43,666 fans in 2017 and have averaged 39,770 in two games this season. While the sheer number of fans is important to creating the vibrant and exciting atmosphere at CenturyLink Field on game days, the coordinated chants and incredible support from Seattle's supporters' group, the Emerald City Supporters, is also a key part of every Sounders game.

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4. Children's Mercy Park (Sporting Kansas City)

Sporting Kansas City set a standard for soccer-specific stadiums when Children's Mercy Park opened in 2011. The stadium includes a 2,000-seat area and accessible tifo room for the club's supporters' group, the Kansas City Cauldron. The tremendous fan support certainly contributes to an intimate and exciting game day atmosphere at Children's Mercy Park. The architecture of the stadium also serves to promote a great atmosphere as well. The roof helps to keep noise within the stadium and create an even more boisterous environment. The stadium is located in Kansas City, Kansas and surrounded by restaurants and shops that fans can enjoy before and after matches as well. The capacity of the stadium is listed at 18,500, but the club has been able to offer additional seating. Sporting Kansas City averaged 19,537 in 2017 and has averaged 19,208 in four games this season.

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3. Providence Park (Portland Timbers)

Providence Park is close to the top of this list for one reason: The atmosphere. The Timbers Army has helped to create one of the top game day experiences across any sport in the United States. The dedicated fan base in Portland, which supported the Timbers and the sport of soccer long before the club entered MLS, has set a new standard for how fans can support their teams. Through their coordinated chants, incredible tifo displays and amazing commitment to the club and community, the Timbers Army has become arguably the best supporters' group in MLS. With the fan support, the Timbers have sold out every game since entering MLS in 2011. Providence Park is centrally located in downtown and easily accessible by public transit as well. But it also feels like the old, historic stadium that it is and is limited by its seating capacity of 21,144. The seating capacity will jump to about 25,000 when the club completes stadium renovations in Spring 2019 and the atmosphere at Providence Park will only get better when more fans are allowed in. For any fan of soccer in the United States, experiencing the game day atmosphere at Providence Park is a must.

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2. Orlando City Stadium (Orlando City SC)

Orlando City Stadium was completed in time for Orlando City SC's first home game of 2017 and it is now one of the best places to watch soccer in the United States. The soccer-specific stadium is just a few blocks from the heart of downtown and the stadium itself was built with the intention of promoting an incredible atmosphere on game days. Orlando City Stadium features the first safe-standing section in the United States for the club's supporters' group. The roof of the stadium was built at an angle to trap in noise. And the sight lines and seating help fans feel close to the action. The stadium is the perfect home for Orlando City's dedicated fan base. The club averaged 25,028 on game days in 2017, which ranked fourth in MLS, and has averaged 23,790 so far this year.

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1. Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta United)

Atlanta United has come closer than any other Major League Soccer team to creating a game day atmosphere like that seen in soccer stadiums across Europe. That's because Atlanta United draws more than double the fans of most MLS teams. Atlanta United averaged a league-best 48,200 fans in 2017 and has averaged 51,812 fans in four home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this season. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is also a fantastic new stadium located centrally in downtown Atlanta. While the stadium is home to both the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, the soccer club has shown that it can fill an NFL-sized stadium and has set a new standard for MLS with its incredible game day atmosphere at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.