MLS: Ranking all 24 Major League Soccer stadiums

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: A wide view of the pitch from the stands of Mercedes Benz Stadium just prior to the start of the 2018 Audi MLS Cup Championship match between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers at the Mercedes Benz Stadium on December 08, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images) /

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MONTREAL, QC – NOVEMBER 18: An aerial view of Saputo Stadium is seen from above on November 18, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

14. Montreal Impact – Stade Saputo – Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Capacity: 20,801

Opened: 2008

Pros: Soccer-specific, natural surface, covered seating, sightlines

Cons: Location

Montreal is SO lucky they moved out of Olympic Stadium before I made this list OR ELSE. The Impact smartly moved to this gem of a soccer-specific stadium and never looked back (unless it’s cold, in which case, yes, they do sometimes revert back to their old ways). While Olympic Stadium represents everything bad about a potential soccer stadium, Stade Saputo gets it right. It has a great atmosphere, the sightlines are clear of obstructions, and the stands are at least partially covered, keeping the fans somewhat dry while the play on the field is still affected by the elements. Although it is located a fair ways from downtown Montreal, it is still on the island, so no bridge ballyhoos to deal with. All that’s left is to improve is that Sahara Desert-esque surface. Get that right and all will be good with Stade Saputo.

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