{"product_id":"2013-14-orlando-city-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Orlando City 2013-14 Long-Sleeve Lotto Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOrlando City 2013-14: The Lotto Long-Sleeved Jersey from the Great USL Adventure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2013-2014, \u003cstrong\u003eOrlando City SC\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet in MLS — the Florida club dominated the \u003cstrong\u003eUSL Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e and was preparing its ascent to American soccer's elite. This \u003cstrong\u003eLotto long-sleeved home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eOrlando Health\u003c\/strong\u003e is a textile testament to a pivotal era, that of a club becoming a major franchise in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orlando City SC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ORLANDO HEALTH\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, SINGULAR PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of real use on the field\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat This Jersey Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe 2013-2014 season was Orlando City at its peak in \u003cstrong\u003eUSL Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e — the second division of American soccer. The club coached by \u003cstrong\u003eAdrian Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e was building something serious in Florida, with clear ambitions to join \u003cstrong\u003eMajor League Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e. The announcement of entering MLS for 2015 was on everyone's minds, and these USL seasons were the last before the big leap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, \u003cstrong\u003eKaká\u003c\/strong\u003e wasn't there yet — he would arrive with MLS in 2015 — but Orlando City already had a competitive squad and a fan base that was growing visibly. The \u003cstrong\u003eCitrus Bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e was starting to buzz differently, and this long-sleeved jersey was what the players wore during evening matches or in cooler conditions, a rare and sought-after format in any locker room of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDominance in USL Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrlando City was one of the strongest franchises in the USL Pro at this time, attracting impressive crowds for the division. The club set attendance records in the American second division, proving that Florida was ready for top-level soccer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MLS Expansion Announcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was during this period that \u003cstrong\u003eMajor League Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e officially confirmed Orlando City's entry as an expansion franchise for the 2015 season. News that instantly transformed these USL jerseys into pre-history artifacts of a club that was about to explode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Partnership with Lotto — A Rarity in American Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLotto Sport Italia\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the most common outfitter in the United States, which makes this jersey even more unique in the landscape of \u003cstrong\u003evintage American soccer jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Italian brand brings European expertise to a typically North American product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a museum piece under glass — it's an object that has lived, that carries in its fibers the history of a season, a club, an era. Authentics from this period are made with superior materials and finishes compared to mass-market replicas: a more fitted cut, technical fabrics, and more durable flocking. That's what makes the difference for a true collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with slightly worn prints and some isolated pulls — what is called in the trade honest and consistent wear for a jersey over ten years old. It hasn't spent its life in a drawer: it has been worn, which gives it that character that a new replica can never have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e — and particularly American cuts from that era — do not always correspond to current standards. A vintage M can fit like a modern S depending on the brand and manufacturing region. Lotto tended to size with more fitted European cuts, even on productions intended for the American market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey if available. Generally, if you comfortably wear a modern M, this vintage M jersey should fit — but if you are between two sizes, go for the size up to avoid any unpleasant surprises. A \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is often worn a little looser for comfort in movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy Have It in Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Orlando City jerseys from the USL period\u003c\/strong\u003e are objectively rare on the European market. Most collectors interested in American soccer focus on major MLS franchises or NASL jerseys from the 70s-80s. The USL Pro niche from the early 2010s is a niche within a niche — exactly the kind of piece that gains value over the years without prices having yet soared. And the \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved\u003c\/strong\u003e version is always rarer than the short-sleeved version of the same jersey: produced in smaller quantities, worn less, found less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with this light and consistent wear, it's the ideal state for a serious collector: the jersey has lived, but it remains perfectly presentable in a display case or on a hanger. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most of the copies that are still circulating have sustained much more damage than this. If you're looking for a unique \u003cstrong\u003eLotto collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e off the beaten path, this is definitely it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orlando_City_SC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eOrlando City SC — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMLS Soccer — Official American Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eThis jersey is Orlando before MLS glory — a piece for those who love soccer before it went big. If that's what you're looking for, you've found it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rest of world","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54012992389395,"sku":"370714","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-ORLANDO-CITY-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-M-370714_1.jpg?v=1775518612","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-orlando-city-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}