{"product_id":"2019-20-columbus-crew-player-issue-shirt","title":"Columbus Crew Away Adidas 2019-20 Player Issue Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eColumbus Crew 2019-20 — The Adidas Player Issue Away Jersey that smells like Black \u0026amp; Gold to the very seams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2019-20, the \u003cstrong\u003eColumbus Crew\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period in its history: a club saved by its fans, a rediscovered identity, and a changing room being rebuilt around a solid project in \u003cstrong\u003eMLS\u003c\/strong\u003e. This XL size \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Player Issue away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — branded ACURA as the sponsor — didn't come from a generic warehouse. It's a piece made for playing, not for sitting on a shelf.\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 2019-2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbus Crew SC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACURA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEW — never worn, never washed, never removed from original packaging\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eColumbus Crew\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the founding clubs of \u003cstrong\u003eMajor League Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the original franchises from 1996. At the dawn of the 2019-20 season, the club was emerging from one of the most turbulent periods of its existence: an attempt to move to Austin narrowly blocked by the historic mobilization of supporters and local Ohio authorities. The Crew had stayed in Columbus, and this pride was felt everywhere — in the stands, in the locker room, in every jersey worn that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, coach \u003cstrong\u003eCaleb Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived in 2019, began to instill his demanding and organized playing style. Men like \u003cstrong\u003eGyasi Zardes\u003c\/strong\u003e — before his departure — and \u003cstrong\u003ePedro Santos\u003c\/strong\u003e, an tireless Portuguese midfielder, carried the ball with seriousness. Young \u003cstrong\u003eDarlington Nagbe\u003c\/strong\u003e, recruited from Atlanta United, brought his class and vision to the midfield. A team under construction, certainly, but already difficult to maneuver for any opponent in MLS.\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\u003eThe club's survival and identity renewal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2019-20 season comes just after the battle to keep the Crew in Columbus. The supporters — the \u003cstrong\u003eNordecke\u003c\/strong\u003e group at the forefront — had led one of the most emblematic fights in the history of North American football. This away jersey carries within it the energy of this renewal, this pride of a club that almost disappeared and came back stronger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Caleb Porter era and collective rise to power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePorter laid the first foundations for what would become the MLS Cup title in 2020. The 2019 season served as a tactical laboratory, with high pressing and defensive organization beginning to bear fruit in the \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Conference\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNagbe, the recruitment that changed everything\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarlington Nagbe\u003c\/strong\u003e, an American international who played for Portland and Atlanta, joined the Crew and immediately became the midfield's metronome. His ability to retain possession under pressure and launch offensive transitions gave Columbus's game a whole new dimension in 2019.\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\u003ePlayer Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a different category. It's not the replica sold in official stores or on the league's website. It's the version made for professional players: a more technical cut, premium \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Heat.RDY or Climacool\u003c\/strong\u003e fabrics, reinforced finishes, and internal details reserved for pros. Some have numbers, names, match badges. Others — like this one — remain blank, ready to be prepared by staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eColumbus Crew Player Issue away jersey 2019-20\u003c\/strong\u003e is in 10\/10, NEW condition. Never used. The Adidas quality is intact, the ACURA sponsor flocking is impeccable, and the seams have known neither sweat nor washing machine. For a collector, it's the Holy Grail: a pro-level piece in immaculate condition.\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;\"\u003eEven though this jersey is from 2019-20, it follows \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas pro-fit\u003c\/strong\u003e cuts designed for high-level athletes: more fitted, more tailored than the general public replica versions. An XL Player Issue Adidas from this era might correspond to a modern L in a standard cut, or even an M if you usually wear loose fits. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey. As a general rule: \u003cstrong\u003emeasure the shoulder width and chest circumference flat\u003c\/strong\u003e, double the width value, and compare it to your own measurement with a little ease. If you hesitate between two sizes, it's better to go with the larger size — especially for a Player Issue item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eColumbus Crew\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club with a rich history in MLS. Two \u003cstrong\u003eMLS Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e to their name (2008 and 2020), a Supporters' Shield in 2008, and above all, this incredible collective resistance that saved the franchise from relocation. An \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Player Issue away jersey from the 2019-20 season\u003c\/strong\u003e — just before the 2020 title — is a piece that directly precedes the consecration. For a collector who follows MLS, this is exactly the kind of jersey that is missing from European displays, still too underrepresented compared to their real historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition, frankly, there aren't many. A \u003cstrong\u003enew 10\/10 condition Player Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rarity in itself. Most of these pro jerseys end up worn out, exchanged, autographed, or lost in locker rooms. This one has survived intact. This is what serious collectors call a \"museum\" piece — the kind you regret not buying when you had the chance.\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\/Columbus_Crew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eColumbus Crew - 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 Major League Soccer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf North American football speaks to you and you are looking for a pro-level piece from a club that has experienced everything — glory, the threat of disappearance, and rebirth — this Columbus Crew 2019-20 jersey ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rest of world","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012993175827,"sku":"370488","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2019-20-COLUMBUS-CREW-PLAYER-ISSUE-SHIRT-XL-370488_1.jpg?v=1775518648","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2019-20-columbus-crew-player-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}