Atlanta United 2017 Player Issue Jersey Adidas - New

Atlanta United 2017 – Inaugural Season Adidas Player Issue Jersey

2017. Atlanta United FC didn't truly exist yet — it was literally the club's first season in Major League Soccer. What you're looking at is an Adidas Atlanta United 2017 Player Issue jersey, the one worn by the players themselves during that foundational year, sponsored by American Family Insurance, in size XL, and in absolute pristine condition. A born collector's item.

Jersey Details

Season: 2017
Club: Atlanta United FC
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: American Family Insurance
Type: Player Issue
Size: XL
Condition: 10/10
State: NEW — never worn, unprepared, straight from the locker room

What this jersey represents

When Atlanta United FC arrived in MLS in 2017, no one really knew what to expect. The franchise was new, the city of Atlanta didn't have an established football culture, and yet from the very first matches, something happened. The club attracted massive crowds to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, built a solid sporting project, and immediately established a strong identity in American soccer. This wasn't a franchise fumbling around — it was a franchise arriving with clear ambitions.

For this inaugural 2017 season, the club was coached by Gerardo "Tata" Martino, the Argentine tactician who had managed the Argentine national team and FC Barcelona — quite an impressive resume. On the field, players like Miguel Almirón, the electric Paraguayan who would become one of MLS's revelations, and Josef Martínez, the Venezuelan striker with a poacher's instincts, wore this jersey and began to build the club's legend. The atmosphere in the stands was already incredible, stadiums were sold out, and MLS understood that Atlanta was a serious market.

Moments etched into this jersey

The club's first official match — March 2017
Atlanta United played its very first MLS match in March 2017, at home in front of over 55,000 spectators. This was the birth certificate of a franchise that would quickly become one of the most popular in the United States.

Miguel Almirón, the season's revelation
In 2017, Almirón impressed everyone with his speed, technique, and vision. He established himself as the team's creative engine and put Atlanta United on the map as a club to watch in North America.

Record attendances for a first year
Atlanta United shattered MLS attendance records in its first season, with an average spectator per game far exceeding most established franchises. This jersey was worn under fiery stands, in an atmosphere few American clubs had experienced before.

Authentic Player Issue vs Replica

A Player Issue jersey is the holy grail for any serious collector. This is not the replica sold in official stores to the general public — this is the version made specifically for professional players. The finishes are on another level: more resistant technical fabrics, a tailored fit designed for performance, manufacturing details you won't find on a supporter version. This is literally what players put on before stepping onto the pitch.

This Adidas Atlanta United 2017 Player Issue jersey is in 10/10 condition, NEW. What does that actually mean? That it has never been worn for play, never washed, never crumpled in the bottom of a drawer. It is intact, in the same condition as the day it left Adidas' hands. For a jersey from the inaugural season of a club that has since won the MLS Cup, it is truly exceptional.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Player Issue jerseys and professional jerseys in general have different cuts than mass-market replicas. The XL size here corresponds to a tailored professional fit — intended for athletes, not for wearing with a sweater underneath. Generally, authentic football jersey sizes tend to be tighter fitting than usual clothing standards, especially for Adidas models from this period.

Before confirming your purchase, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length are the two key measurements. Compare them with the actual dimensions of the jersey that we provide on request. A collector's jersey in perfect condition can be worn, framed, or cherished — but in any case, it's best to get the right size to avoid regrets.

Why have it in your collection

First season jerseys of a football club don't grow on trees. Even less so in a Player Issue version. Atlanta United has become in a few years one of the most iconic franchises in MLS, with one of the most passionate fanbases in the United States and an MLS Cup title in 2018 — the following season. In other words, this 2017 jersey represents the very beginning of something that would become great. It's pure history.

And in this condition — 10/10, NEW, never worn — there aren't many floating around like this. Player Issue jerseys usually end up exchanged in locker rooms, given to relatives, or put up for sale after years spent at the bottom of a sports bag. Finding an example that deviates from this usual logistics in perfect condition is rare. Truly rare.

To go further

• Atlanta United FC — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — Kit History
• Atlanta United FC — Official MLS Website

This jersey is ground zero for an adventure that changed the face of American soccer. If you're a fan of MLS, Player Issue jerseys, or simply football history, you already know what to do.