Atlanta United Almost Breaks World Record at MLS Game in Mercedes-Benz Stadium | OneFootball

If you’re still questioning Atlanta’s love for soccer, it might be time to crawl out from under the rock you’ve been hiding under. Last Saturday, 65,520 fans packed out Mercedes-Benz Stadium, turning the home of Atlanta United into an absolute volcano about to erupt. This wasn’t just a game, it was a show, a collective release of emotion that shook the stands and proved that soccer’s here to stay in the U.S. And Atlanta? They’re leading this revolution.

Atlanta United came out on top against CF Montréal with a 3-2 win in a match that had everything: debut of a star, the return of a legend, a legendary goalkeeper’s save, and a game-winning goal that had the stadium shaking like it was about to collapse. If the MLS season needed a grand entrance, this one just got handed a gold-plated business card.

But let’s be real, the true stars of the night were the fans. If anything, this Saturday proved that Atlanta United isn’t just a team, it’s a phenomenon. The 65,520 fans who flooded the stadium are living proof that this city has fully embraced soccer in a way that few would’ve thought possible just a few years ago. And because of that, the club now holds the third-largest attendance for a soccer game on a Saturday, worldwide. This isn’t the first time Atlanta’s led the MLS in attendance, and it sure as hell won’t be the last. But coming this close to a world record? After that MLS 2025 debut, I’m not doubting anything from Atlanta anymore.

While some teams are still playing in half-empty stadiums, Atlanta is showing out both on and off the field. The fans, known as the "17s," are loud, passionate, and make damn sure everyone knows that Atlanta is a soccer city. From the first whistle to well past the final one, the stadium was buzzing like a pressure cooker on the brink of blowing its lid. Shouts, chants, and that special bond between team and fans turned Mercedes-Benz into an absolute hell for the opponents and a sanctuary for anyone rocking Atlanta’s colors.

And if this is just the start of the season, imagine what’s coming next. The record might get broken down the line, but one thing’s for sure: Atlanta United has already stamped its name in the history books of world soccer.