{"product_id":"2016-17-houston-dynamo-shirt","title":"Houston Dynamo Away Adidas 2016-17 vintage jersey new","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHouston Dynamo 2016-17 – Adidas Away Shirt with BHP Billiton on the Chest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2016-2017, the \u003cstrong\u003eHouston Dynamo\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its \u003cstrong\u003eMajor League Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e history. This Texas club is far from unknown in the American soccer landscape. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, in perfect, unworn condition, featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eBHP Billiton\u003c\/strong\u003e logo as sponsor — one of the world's natural resource giants, perfectly aligned with Houston's industrial DNA — is a piece that tells the story of both a club and a city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016-2017\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Houston Dynamo (MLS, USA)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BHP Billiton\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEW – never worn, stored in impeccable condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHouston Dynamo\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 2006 after the San Jose Earthquakes relocated to Texas, is one of the founding clubs of the second golden era of \u003cstrong\u003eMLS\u003c\/strong\u003e. From its beginnings, the Texas club made an impact by winning two consecutive \u003cstrong\u003eMLS Cup titles in 2006 and 2007\u003c\/strong\u003e, establishing itself as a benchmark in American soccer. The 2016-2017 season corresponds to an ambitious rebuilding period, as the club aimed to regain the glory of its early years since moving into the \u003cstrong\u003eBBVA Compass Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e, inaugurated in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, in 2016-17, the Dynamo could rely on strong-character players. \u003cstrong\u003eErick Torres\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ambitious Mexican forward, embodied Houston's offensive threat. \u003cstrong\u003eRicardo Clark\u003c\/strong\u003e, an experienced midfielder and club legend, provided much-needed experience. \u003cstrong\u003eMauro Manotas\u003c\/strong\u003e, another rapidly progressing Colombian forward, began to make a name for himself in the league. All under the guidance of Wilmer Cabrera, the manager attempting to get the Dynamo back on track for a serious MLS playoff qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pursuit of the 2016 MLS playoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHouston finished the 2016 regular season with enough points to secure a spot in the Western Conference playoffs, a sign that the club was seriously rebuilding. The Adidas away shirt from this period was worn on every opponent's field in the Western Conference, often in electric atmospheres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBVA Compass Stadium, a Texas fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven when traveling, the Dynamo carried the DNA of their home stadium, one of the hottest in MLS. The \u003cstrong\u003eaway shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is for warriors, the one you put on when you're going to fight for points in hostile stadiums in Portland, Dallas, or Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBHP Billiton on the shirt – a partnership rooted in Houston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBHP Billiton\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Anglo-Australian natural resources giant, perfectly aligns with Houston's identity as the world capital of the oil industry. This logo on the shirt is not insignificant: it tells the story of the deep connection between a football club and the industrial city that hosts it.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a world apart from mass-market replicas. The materials are different, the cut is different, the finishes on the flocking, the woven crests, the Adidas details on the stripes and seams — everything speaks of a product designed to be worn by professionals or sold in official stores of the era to serious fans. This is not a copy; it's the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10 condition, never worn\u003c\/strong\u003e. No fading, no signs of wear, no pilling on the seams. A jersey in this condition in 2024, for an \u003cstrong\u003eMLS 2016-17\u003c\/strong\u003e season, is rare. This is exactly what \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e who don't compromise on condition are looking for.\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\u003eAdidas vintage jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era are generally more fitted than the modern oversized cuts found today. A vintage M from 2016 often corresponds to a close-fitting cut, designed for players — not for wearing over a sweater in the stands. If you are used to modern loose sizes, please note that the fit may seem more tailored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey if available. The golden rule: it's better to allow a few extra centimeters than to end up with a too-tight jersey. For casual wear or display, a vintage Adidas M will fit a standard European build very well.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHouston Dynamo 2016-17 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collector's item with several strong arguments. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage MLS\u003c\/strong\u003e is still underrepresented in European collections — which makes it a rare and distinctive piece. Houston, a club that was double champion in 2006 and 2007, is not an anonymous team in American football, and its shirts largely deserve their place in a serious collection alongside Europe's greats. The sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eBHP Billiton\u003c\/strong\u003e adds an extra historical layer, as this partnership has since ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd honestly: finding a \u003cstrong\u003evintage American football jersey in 10\/10 condition, never worn\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a specific season like 2016-17, is not common. Pieces in this condition always find buyers quickly among collectors who know what they're looking for. If you're hesitating, it means you haven't encountered enough jerseys in this condition yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\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\/Houston_Dynamo_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHouston Dynamo FC – 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 Major League Soccer Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eThis Adidas \u003cstrong\u003eHouston Dynamo 2016-17 away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece in a condition that is almost impossible to find anymore — if vintage MLS has a place in your collection, this one deserves serious consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rest of world","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54012994421011,"sku":"370326","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2016-17-HOUSTON-DYNAMO-SHIRT-M-370326_1.jpg?v=1775518661","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2016-17-houston-dynamo-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}