Denver’s Mile High Stadium experienced an impressive surge in soccer attendance on Saturday, as 75,824 fans gathered to watch the Colorado Rapids take on Inter Miami. This attendance not only exceeded the 63,000-plus who attended the NWSL’s Denver Summit debut three weeks ago but also marked the second-largest crowd in Major League Soccer history. The record remains at 82,110, set at the Rose Bowl in 2021 during a match between LA Galaxy and LAFC.
Inter Miami’s presence has consistently attracted large audiences, with four of the ten most-attended MLS games featuring the club since Lionel Messi’s arrival. The Rapids’ home ground, which has a seating capacity of 76,125 for NFL games, came within 301 seats of full capacity for this high-profile match. This latest attendance milestone is part of a broader trend, as three MLS matches in the past two months have drawn over 70,000 spectators, highlighting soccer’s growing appeal in the United States.
The surge in attendance reflects both the star power of visiting teams and the sport’s expanding presence in a market traditionally dominated by the NFL. As American football continues its efforts to globalize, soccer’s domestic growth suggests a reciprocal influence, with the world’s most popular sport steadily gaining ground on pro football’s home turf.
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