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New York Red Bulls 2013-14 — The Adidas jersey from the Red Bull Arena era, before everything changed

In 2013, the New York Red Bulls experienced a pivotal season in Major League Soccer: the New York club, powered by the Red Bull empire, began laying the foundations for a serious project, with a squad that would soon explode. This 2013-14 Adidas home jersey, featuring the Red Bull logo as sponsor, embodies an era when MLS was still trying to find its place on the global football map — and when New York was really starting to believe.

Jersey details

Season: 2013-14
Club: New York Red Bulls
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Red Bull
Condition: 8/10
State: SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear from a worn vintage jersey, the printings show signs of real use, which gives it the soul of a lived-in piece.

What this jersey represents

In 2013, the New York Red Bulls were in a full building phase. The club, founded in 1995 as the New York MetroStars, was acquired by Red Bull in 2006 and was gradually transforming into a competitive machine. The Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, opened in 2010, was beginning to buzz like a real European football stadium — an atmosphere the franchise sought to cultivate to distinguish itself in an expanding MLS landscape.

This 2013 season saw prominent players like Thierry Henry, the French legend who was ending his American adventure in these colors, having joined the club in 2010. Alongside him, profiles like Tim Cahill, who arrived in mid-2012, brought valuable international experience. Midfielder Dax McCarty was also a pillar of the team, symbolizing the club's rise to power in the Eastern Conference.

Memorable moments in this jersey

A strong regular season in the Eastern Conference
The 2013 Red Bulls finished with competitive results in MLS, confirming their status as a serious contender for the Eastern Conference playoffs. The club displayed an increasingly distinct playing identity under the impetus of the coaching staff.

Thierry Henry's final appearances in MLS
The 2013-14 season marked Thierry Henry's last hurrah in a Red Bulls jersey before his departure in 2014. A page of history turned for the club, and this jersey is its direct witness — wearing this jersey means wearing a piece of Henry's legend in America.

The rise of the Red Bull project in MLS
2013 also marked a pivotal year in Red Bull's global strategy: the network of clubs (Salzburg, Leipzig, New York, Brasília) was growing, and the New York Red Bulls became an international showcase. This jersey is an artifact of this global vision that would structure world football in the years to come.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece produced for the season concerned — not a reproduction commercialized years later. The materials, seams, flocking, and Adidas finishes of the era are different from what is found today: thicker fabrics, screen-printed designs that have their own texture, a cut that reflects the standards of the 2010s rather than today's ultra-modern fitted style.

This jersey displays a condition of 8/10 with a "slightly used printings" state: the printings show slight signs of wear, which confirms that it was actually worn — perhaps in a match, perhaps in training, certainly with passion. This is not a defect; it is a signature of authenticity that a factory-produced replica will never have.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage Adidas jerseys from the 2010s have a looser fit and a size that is often different from modern standards. A vintage M can correspond to a modern S or XS depending on your body type. Do not rely solely on the size letter indicated on the label — actual measurements are what truly matter for an online purchase.

Before ordering, take the time to measure a jersey you already own and compare it with the dimensions of this one if they are available. For a typical vintage M-size jersey from this Adidas era, expect a chest width of around 50-52 cm flat — or about 100-104 cm chest circumference. If you are unsure, do not hesitate to contact us directly to verify the exact measurements.

Why have it in your collection

The New York Red Bulls 2013-14 jersey is a rare piece for several reasons. First, because MLS club jerseys from this era are significantly less represented in European collections than their English, Spanish, or Italian counterparts — making it an atypical and distinctive piece. Second, because this specific season coincides with the end of an era symbolized by Thierry Henry, giving it real historical value for any football jersey collector.

In addition to that, finding an example in 8/10 condition for a jersey over ten years old is not that common. Yes, the prints show some slight signs of wear — but that's precisely what makes it honest and real. There aren't many in this condition still floating around on the market, and even fewer with this kind of history behind them.

To learn more

• New York Red Bulls - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Jersey History
• MLS Soccer — The Official North American League

If you're looking for a unique piece for your collection — off the beaten path of major European leagues — this Red Bulls 2013-14 jersey is for you. Only one unit available, so you know what to do.