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AWAY SUPPORTERS GUIDE

MLS Away Supporters Guide

Where visiting fans sit at every MLS stadium

MLS away fan culture has grown into one of the best-kept secrets in American sports travel. Every club designates a section for visiting supporters — but the experience varies wildly. At some grounds you'll be tucked into a quiet corner with 500 people; at others you'll have 3,000 away fans rocking an end behind the goal in one of North America's biggest soccer-specific stadiums. The cards below list the confirmed away supporter section at every MLS venue, estimated capacity, and what to expect when you get there.

Away section locations can vary by match. Confirm with the host club before attending.

Atlanta United FC
Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA
Section 106 (lower bowl, south end)
Est. ~1,500–3,000 capacity

NFL stadium; away fans in south end lower bowl. Large capacity available for big matches. Beer widely available. One of the most impressive away days in MLS due to crowd size.

Austin FC
Q2 Stadium Austin, TX
Northeast corner (Section 113–115 area)
Est. ~1,000–1,500 capacity

Away fans in northeast corner, diagonally opposite the home supporters. Close to main entrance and the stadium's beer hall on the north side. Seated.

Charlotte FC
Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC
Sections 119–124 + 229 (upper)
Est. ~2,000–3,500 capacity

Official designated away sections confirmed by club. GA seating within those sections — first-come, first-serve. NFL stadium with large away capacity. No standing.

Chicago Fire FC
Soldier Field Chicago, IL
South end lower bowl
Est. ~1,500 capacity

NFL stadium; away allocation in south end. Capacity restricted to ~20,000 for MLS. Food and drink standard NFL concessions.

FC Cincinnati
TQL Stadium Cincinnati, OH
Upper-level corner (Sections 224–225)
Est. ~800–1,500 capacity

Soccer-specific stadium. Away fans in upper-level corner — Section 224 for organized traveling supporters, Section 225 for official ticket allotment. The Bailey (Sections 106–110) is the home supporters safe-standing section and is off-limits to away fans.

Colorado Rapids
Dick's Sporting Goods Park Commerce City, CO
South end (Sections 128–130)
Est. ~1,000 capacity

Soccer-specific stadium northeast of Denver. Away fans in south end behind goal. Seated. High altitude (5,200 ft) — expect faster ball movement and some breathlessness.

Columbus Crew
Lower.com Field Columbus, OH
South end (Sections 117–119)
Est. ~1,000–1,500 capacity

Opened 2021. Soccer-specific. Away fans in south end opposite the Nordecke standing section, which is one of the steepest and loudest in MLS. Nordecke has a beer garden on the concourse — check if away fans can access.

D.C. United
Audi Field Washington, D.C.
East stand, midfield (near suites)
Est. ~1,000 capacity

Unusually good away placement — seated near halfway line in east stand by the suites, not in a corner. Steepest stands in MLS, close to pitch. South standing section is home fans only (La Barra Brava / Screaming Eagles).

FC Dallas
Toyota Stadium Frisco, TX
Southwest corner
Est. ~800–1,200 capacity

Home hardcore fans (North Ultras) are in northwest — away fans placed opposite in southwest corner. Access to most concessions and Beer Garden. National Soccer Hall of Fame on site.

Houston Dynamo FC
Shell Energy Stadium Houston, TX
North end (Sections 128–130)
Est. ~1,000–1,500 capacity

Soccer-specific stadium in downtown Houston. Away fans in north end behind goal. Seated. Designed by same architect as Emirates Stadium.

Sporting Kansas City
Children's Mercy Park Kansas City, KS
South end (Sections 126–128)
Est. ~1,000–1,500 capacity

One of the best soccer-specific stadiums in MLS. Consistently loud. Away fans south end. The Cauldron (home supporters) are in the north end.

LA Galaxy
East end (Sections 121–123)
Est. ~1,000 capacity

Soccer-specific. Away fans east end. Oldest dedicated soccer stadium in MLS history (1996). The LA Derby vs. LAFC draws the largest away contingents.

LAFC
BMO Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Southeast corner (Sections 109–111)
Est. ~500–1,000 capacity

Away fans in southeast corner — opposite end from the 3252 safe-standing home section in the north. Limited allocation. Seated. One of the best atmospheres in MLS. Iconic venue.

Inter Miami CF
Section 123 (south stand)
Est. ~600–1,000 capacity

Moved to new Nu Stadium in April 2026; away section details TBC but expected in south or east corner. Chase Stadium section 123 was the confirmed away allocation. Small intimate stadium.

Minnesota United FC
Allianz Field Saint Paul, MN
South end (Sections 127–129)
Est. ~800–1,200 capacity

Excellent soccer-specific stadium. Home Wonderwall is the standing section in the north. Away fans in south end, seated. The Black Hart bar across the street is a well-known away fan pregame spot.

CF Montréal
Saputo Stadium Montréal, QC
East end (Sections 119–121)
Est. ~500–800 capacity

Smallest stadium in MLS (19,619). Away fans in east end. Intimate atmosphere. Ultras section in west end. French-language chants create a unique environment. Bring a jacket — cold early and late in season.

Nashville SC
GEODIS Park Nashville, TN
North end corner (Section 111–113)
Est. ~1,000–1,500 capacity

30,000-seat stadium — one of the largest soccer-specific in MLS. Can feel spacious. Away in north corner. No transit access — car or rideshare required.

New England Revolution
Gillette Stadium Foxborough, MA
East end (Section 112–114)
Est. ~1,500–2,000 capacity

NFL stadium, capacity reduced to ~20,000 for MLS. Away fans in east end. Midnight Riders are the main home supporters group. Requires car — no transit to Foxborough.

New York City FC
Yankee Stadium New York, NY
Right field side (Section 203–205, upper)
Est. ~500–800 capacity

Baseball stadium; smallest MLS allocation. Upper deck on right-field side. Sightlines awkward due to baseball configuration. NYCFC moving to new Etihad Park in Queens in 2027.

New York Red Bulls
South end (Sections 125–127)
Est. ~1,500–2,000 capacity

Soccer-specific; renamed from Red Bull Arena in 2024. Away fans in south end. Easy PATH train access from Manhattan (Newark–World Trade Center line). One of the most accessible away grounds in MLS.

Orlando City SC
Inter&Co Stadium Orlando, FL
Sections 133–135 (upper southwest)
Est. ~1,500–2,500 capacity

Confirmed: away fans in upper southwest corner. Can accommodate up to 2,500 for big matches. The Wall (home supporter section) creates intimidating atmosphere. Purple smoke cannon on goals.

Philadelphia Union
Subaru Park Chester, PA
Section 133 (corner)
Est. ~800–1,200 capacity

Away fans in Section 133 in the corner. Note that 133 is shared with some home supporter groups (Tammany Saints, IllegitimateS), so expect a spirited atmosphere. Scenic Delaware River location. Sons of Ben home supporters west end. Bring layers — riverside wind.

Portland Timbers
Providence Park Portland, OR
East stand (Section 105–107)
Est. ~500–1,000 capacity

Historic 1926 stadium. Away in east stand — some obstructed sightlines from columns. Timbers Army (north end) is one of the loudest supporter groups in MLS. Light rail (MAX) stops directly outside. Limited allocation; book early.

Real Salt Lake
South end (Sections 1–3, lower)
Est. ~800–1,200 capacity

Soccer-specific with Wasatch Mountain backdrop. Away fans south end. Long sellout streak — get tickets early. One of the toughest venues for away fans in MLS.

San Diego FC
Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, CA
South end (opposite home supporter sections 136–140)
Est. ~1,000–1,500 capacity

Expansion team (2025). Home supporters (Frontera SD) are in the north end sections 136–140 safe-standing. Away fans expected in south end. 35,000-seat multi-use stadium.

San Jose Earthquakes
PayPal Park San Jose, CA
South end (Sections 117–119)
Est. ~800–1,000 capacity

Soccer-specific. Home 1906 Ultras in north end. Away in south end. Generally considered one of the quieter atmospheres in MLS. Light rail (VTA) accessible.

Seattle Sounders FC
Lumen Field Seattle, WA
Section 203 (opposite ECS); Section 300 when upper level is open
Est. ~1,500–2,000 capacity

NFL stadium. Capacity reduced to ~37,000 for MLS. Holds Guinness World Record for loudest crowd roar. Away fans most commonly in Section 203, opposite the Emerald City Supporters section. When the 300 level is open, Section 300 may also be used. March to the Match is a pregame tradition worth watching.

St. Louis City SC
South end (Sections 116–118)
Est. ~800–1,200 capacity

Opened 2023. Soccer-specific in downtown St. Louis. Gateway Arch visible from upper concourse. Away in south end. Home supporters in north standing section. Walk-friendly downtown location.

Toronto FC
BMO Field Toronto, ON
North end upper (Section 219–221)
Est. ~500–1,000 capacity

Canada's National Soccer Stadium. South supporters section is home fans only. Away fans in north upper deck. Easy TTC access from downtown. Smallest allocation in Canadian clubs.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
BC Place Vancouver, BC
East end (Sections 253–255, upper)
Est. ~1,000–1,500 capacity

Dome stadium with retractable roof. One of two MLS dome venues. Away fans in east upper deck. Southsiders (home) in west end. SkyTrain accessible from downtown. Capacity reduced from 54,000 to ~22,000 for MLS.

Away section locations can vary by match and season. Always confirm with the host club's official ticketing page before purchasing. Inter Miami moved to Nu Stadium in April 2026 — away section details at the new venue are subject to change.

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