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Sounders FC shatter MLS attendance records

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The Sounders FC also set the MLS record for highest average attendance per game at 30,943.

RENTON, Wash. – Today’s attendance of 33,108 sets a Sounders FC all-time single match attendance record for league play. The Sounders FC also set the MLS record for highest average attendance per game at 30,943.


The August edition of World Soccer Magazine listed the 50 best-supported clubs in the world. Based on 2008-09 average attendances, the Sounders FC would rank 50th.


1. Manchester United FC 75,304
2. CF Real Madrid 74,895
3. FC Barcelona 73,913
4. BV Borussia Dortmund 73,802
5. FC Bayern Munich 69,622
6. FC Schalke 04 61,361
7. Arsenal FC 60,040
8. Celtic FC 57,670
9. AC Milan 57,066
10. FC Internazionale Milano 55,185
50. Seattle Sounders FC 30,943

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