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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HARRISON, NEW JERSEY- JULY 24: A general view of Red Bull Arena as Sacha Kljestan #16 of New York Red Bulls beats Josh Saunders #12 of New York City FC from the penalty spot for the New York Red Bulls third goal during the New York Red Bulls Vs New York City FC MLS regular season match at Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey on July 24, 2016 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) /

12. New York Red Bulls – Red Bull Arena – Harrison, NJ

Capacity: 25,000

Opened: 2010

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

Cons: Location, with a capital L

In a vacuum, Red Bull Arena would be one of the best venues in North America for any sport. It’s architectural beauty, fan-friendly facilities and A1 amenities for the players have made it a favourite for the U.S. National Team and Gold Cup play, let alone the team who bears the stadium’s name. However, more than any other on this list, location lets Red Bull Arena down. Surrounded by abandoned warehouses and parking lots, what otherwise amounts to a top tier venue for American soccer lies isolated. There are myriad ways to get to Red Bull Arena via public transit; none of them is enjoyable. That being said, Red Bull Arena is truly one of MLS’ best buildings. In 2018, they implemented a sensory room for those with autism, adding another great feature to a great ground. Unfortunately, teleportation hasn’t hit the mainstream yet, as that truly is the only humane way to get to Harrison.

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