{"product_id":"2017-18-new-york-city-fc-shirt","title":"New York City FC 2017-18 Adidas Home Jersey Vintage New","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNew York City FC 2017-18: The Adidas Jersey of a Franchise Aiming to Establish Itself in the Big Apple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eNew York, 2017-18 season: \u003cstrong\u003eNYCFC\u003c\/strong\u003e is only in its fourth year of existence in \u003cstrong\u003eMajor League Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the club already carries the ambitions of a giant. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas NYCFC home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eEtihad Airways\u003c\/strong\u003e, size L and in absolute new condition, is the perfect image of a club under construction — solid, ambitious, and already a collector's item.\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 2017-18\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York City FC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETIHAD AIRWAYS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEW — never worn, never washed, original tags\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eNew York City FC\u003c\/strong\u003e is going through one of its most serious seasons since its founding in 2015. The club, owned by the \u003cstrong\u003eCity Football Group\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same empire that oversees Manchester City — is beginning to capitalize on its massive investments. The New York franchise is clearly positioning itself as a rising force in the \u003cstrong\u003eMLS Eastern Conference\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an ambitious sports project and a no-nonsense management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, \u003cstrong\u003eYankee Stadium\u003c\/strong\u003e buzzes with every match. NYCFC attracts a growing fan base, driven by experienced and talented players. \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Spanish captain and top scorer in the club's history, continues to rule the box. \u003cstrong\u003eAndrea Pirlo\u003c\/strong\u003e, who played for the club in previous seasons, left an indelible technical mark on the New York playing identity. The project is serious, very serious.\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\u003eDavid Villa's consistency in 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the 2017 MLS regular season, David Villa continued to rack up goals with astonishing efficiency, confirming his status as the club's absolute talisman. The 2010 World Cup champion Spaniard brought international credibility to a still young franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYankee Stadium as a fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2017, NYCFC built real home solidity, transforming Yankee Stadium into a difficult place for Eastern Conference opponents to conquer. This relationship with the home ground is a key step in building a strong and respected club identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe City Football Group - Etihad Airways link\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe presence of the \u003cstrong\u003eEtihad Airways\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor on this jersey is no accident: it is the visible mark of the City Football Group network, which connects NYCFC to Manchester City and some twenty other clubs worldwide. A detail that gives a unique dimension to this jersey for collectors interested in the history of global football.\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 one that was produced at the time to be actually worn — or sold in the club's official store during the relevant season. It is not a reproduction, it is not a reprint: it is the real piece, with the labels, logos, fabrics, and textile technologies of the time. Here, we are talking about an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 2017-18 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured under the official MLS production conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis jersey is rated \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10, NEW condition\u003c\/strong\u003e: it has never been worn, never washed. The Adidas finishes are intact, the Etihad Airways flocking is impeccable, and the technical details of the fabric — the perforations, the seams, the embossed logos — are in the exact condition in which this jersey left the factory. This is extremely rare for a jersey of this generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — and even those from the 2015-2020 period — often fit differently from modern sportswear. Adidas has evolved its cuts over the years, and an L from 2017 does not necessarily correspond to an L you order today from an online store. Cuts are generally more fitted, less oversized, with more traditional armholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey that we indicate in the product description. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure that this piece fits you like a glove — or rather, like a jersey made for MLS pitches.\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\u003eNYCFC 2017-18 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal era for American soccer. MLS is experiencing an international explosion, major sponsors are arriving, global stars are signing, and equipment manufacturers are starting to take these franchises very seriously. Owning this jersey means having a piece of this turning point period when US soccer began to gain global respect. The Etihad Airways sponsor also makes it a piece that appeals to fans of the history of the \u003cstrong\u003eCity Football Group\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique network in global football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eNEW, 10\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition? Honestly, there aren't many in this condition. MLS jerseys from that era have often been worn, washed ten times, or damaged in the back of closets. Finding an unworn copy, size L, with all markings perfectly preserved — that's the kind of piece that doesn't come around twice for a serious collector.\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\/New_York_City_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNew York City 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 - History of jerseys\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;\"\u003eIf you collect jerseys from the golden age of MLS stars or pieces related to the City Football Group, this NYCFC 2017-18 in absolute new condition is exactly what you are looking for. 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