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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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 28: An internal general view of Audi Field, home stadium of of DC United prior to the MLS match between DC United and Colorado Rapids at Audi Field on July 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

6. D.C. United – Audi Field – Washington D.C.

Capacity: 20,000

Opened: 2018

Pros: Sightlines, original design, soccer-specific, natural surface, covered seats

Cons: Location (for now)

After surviving a tough opening night, Audi Field has settled in as an MLS ground fit for a king. The answer to the quickly deteriorating RFK Stadium has a standing section for supporters, crystal-clear sightlines, and a unique design both inside and out. With overhangs on both touchlines to protect fans from the elements, Audi Field is a venue truly worthy of the present era of MLS. While it is just blocks away from Nationals Park, the location is still a bit of a reach, as while the area around the Nationals’ home digs has seen massive development, the haunts around Audi Field still need time to catch up. In the future, when the neighbourhood surrounding this ground picks up, expect to see it higher on the list. In the meantime, it still sits in the realm of very good.

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