April 7, 2017
The 2017 MLS season has reached Week 6, and before the action kicks off, TicketIQ takes a look at which matches are yielding the biggest ticket prices ahead of the weekend. Orlando City SC welcomes the Red Bulls in this week's top-priced game while the Earthquakes, Sporting KC, D.C. United and Fire also host most expensive matches.
Take a look at where the top games of the week stand on the resale market below, according to TicketIQ:
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4/9 New York Red Bulls @ Orlando City SC | Average Resale Price: $75 | Get-in Price: $27
Orlando City SC has been on the winning side of the pitch over the first four weeks, going 2-0-1 in that time. The club finds itself just two points out of second place and four points behind the first-place Crew in the Eastern Conference. They'll hope to expound on their efforts this weekend when they host the 2-1-2 Red Bulls at Orlando City Stadium on Sunday. Orlando City SC tickets currently average $75 and the cheapest available ticket is listed from $27 each.
4/9 Seattle Sounders @ San Jose Earthquakes | Average Resale Price: $54 | Get-in Price: $30
The Earthquakes have played a mediocre month of soccer over the first five weeks of play, going 2-0-2 and owning fourth-place honors in the West. They'll face the 2-1-2 Sounders at Avaya Stadium on Sunday, where tickets average $54 and the get-in price is $30.
4/9 Colorado Rapids @ Sporting KC | Average Resale Price: $53 | Get-in Price: $19
Another club looking to escape mediocrity is the Rapids, who sit at 1-1-1 over their first three games. It would be a big victory on the road if they can get around Sporting KC on Sunday, who have yet to drop a decision this season. On TicketIQ the average resale price for Sporting KC tickets is $53 and the cheapest tickets start from $19 each.
4/8 New York City FC @ D.C. United | Average Resale Price: $45 | Get-in Price: $26
NYCFC has had a healthy start to the season at 2-1-1. The club shares second place in the East with Atlanta United and the Red Bulls, and will hope to break from the mold with a win on the road against D.C. United this weekend. NYCFC tickets against D.C. United own an average resale price of $45. If looking just to get past the gates, the get-in price for Saturday's is currently $26.
4/8 Columbus Crew S.C. @ Chicago Fire | Average Resale Price: $41 | Get-in Price: $23
The Fire find themselves in the middle of the pack in the East entering Week 6. They'll welcome the Columbus Crew to Toyota Park on Saturday in a pivotal matchup. The Crew travel to Chicago with sole possession of the top spot in the East at 3-1-1. The average resale price for Fire vs. Crew tickets is currently $41. The cheapest available tickets start from $23 each.
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