Orlando City SC 2017-18 Adidas Home Vintage Shirt 9/10

Orlando City SC 2017-18 Adidas Home Jersey — The Lion Roars in MLS

In 2017, Orlando City SC was only in its third season in Major League Soccer and the Florida club was still building its identity. This 2017-18 Adidas home jersey sponsored by Orlando Health embodies this foundational period when the Lions sought to establish themselves in a rapidly expanding American league.

Jersey Details

Season: 2017-2018
Club: Orlando City SC
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Orlando Health
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

Orlando City SC joined MLS in 2015, the result of an ambitious franchise located in the heart of Florida, in a city accustomed to entertainment and major sports franchises. In 2017, the club was at a turning point: after a difficult start, management focused on structuring a competitive squad capable of rivaling the East Conference powerhouses. Camping World Stadium, which became their home, attracted an increasing number of fans, proving that soccer was deeply rooted in this territory.

In this 2017 season, Kaká — yes, the 2007 Ballon d'Or winner — was still with the team during his final appearances in MLS, having been one of the main reasons for the excitement around the club since its beginnings. Alongside the legendary Brazilian, Dom Dwyer, a dazzling American striker, and Justin Meram, a technical winger who played for Columbus, led the Lions' attack. The midfield, structured around Will Johnson, provided the necessary North American experience to endure a demanding MLS season.

Moments etched in this jersey

Kaká's farewell under the Florida sun
The 2017 season marked Kaká's final stretch in an Orlando City jersey. The Brazilian, a five-time European champion with AC Milan and winner of the 2002 World Cup, chose Orlando to end his career. Seeing him play in this Adidas jersey is to experience the magic of MLS, which has successfully attracted such global talents.

An ambitious transfer window and the transfer of Dom Dwyer
In the summer of 2017, Dom Dwyer joined Orlando City from Sporting Kansas City in a highly publicized MLS transfer. His arrival sparked real hope among Lions supporters, who saw him as the goal scorer capable of taking the team to the next level in the Eastern Conference.

MLS in a global revolution
The 2017 Major League Soccer season took place in a context of rapid development for American soccer. TV ratings skyrocketed, stadiums filled up, and clubs like Orlando began to build strong academies to train future local talents. Wearing this jersey means witnessing American soccer reinventing itself.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece worn or produced to be worn on the field — a fitted cut, breathable technical fabric, and finishing details specific to professional standards of the time. It is not the fan model sold en masse in mainstream stores. Here we are talking about an Adidas player issue or authentic version designed for performance, not for the stands.

With a condition rated 9/10, this jersey is in exceptional condition for a piece of this generation. Almost no visible signs of wear, the flocking and sponsors are intact, and the seams are solid. This is the kind of piece you don't often come across in this condition on the vintage football jersey collector's market.

Vintage Size Guide

Adidas jerseys from the 2017-18 period generally followed a rather close-fitting pattern compared to the modern oversized cuts we know today. A Large from that era often corresponds to a current Medium-Large depending on your body shape and how you prefer to wear the jersey — rather fitted or with a bit of room. Don't rely solely on your usual modern size.

Before confirming your order, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey. Shoulder-to-shoulder width and back length are also reliable indicators. If you are between two sizes, it is better to take the actual measurement rather than rely on the label — vintage collector jerseys are not easily returned once in your hands.

Why have it in your collection

MLS jerseys from 2015-2020 are seriously starting to gain value in the football collectible market. Orlando City is one of those founding clubs of a new era of American soccer, and Kaká's presence at the club during this period gives it a special status in the franchise's history. This 2017-18 Adidas home jersey with the Orlando Health sponsor is a piece that represents a pivotal season, at the crossroads of pioneers and the growing ambition of US soccer on the global stage.

There aren't many Orlando City jerseys from that era in 9/10 condition. Most have been used, washed many times, and the flocking has cracked. This one is clearly the exception — the kind of piece you take out of the bag, hang in your living room, or wear with pride without fear of damaging something irreplaceable.

To learn more

• Orlando City SC - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• MLS Soccer - The official Major League Soccer

If you collect MLS jerseys from the golden era of global stars arriving in America, this Orlando City 2017-18 piece ticks all the boxes. It's yours for the taking.