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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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 24: Bastian Schweinsteiger #31 of Chicago Fire and Valentin Castellanos #11 of New York City FC fight for the ball in the first half at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

23. New York City FC – Yankee Stadium – The Bronx, NY

Capacity: 28,940

Opened: 2009

Pros: Easily accessible by public transit, historic venue

Cons: Sightlines, pitch dimensions, pitch quality

Back in 2015 when New York City FC marked its home debut with a 2-0 defeat of the previously mentioned New England Revolution, Yankee Stadium had that ‘cool’ factor. Yes, it was quirky, and yes, I was there to witness the wind blow over an entire team shop stand in the concourse which was then pilfered by NYC’s finest supporters, but it had a certain feel to it, like it was here to stay. Fast-forward to 2019 and reality has set in. David Villa has fled the coup, the pitch dimensions are laughable, and the sightlines that were once ‘quirky’ have officially become annoying. Also, having to play on what amounts to be two different surfaces (to use baseball terms, the outfield grass and the infield grass) is pretty bush league for pro soccer. Plans have been floated for a new ground, however, nothing rock-solid has been announced. For now, NYCFC fans patiently wait.

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