{"product_id":"2020-21-fc-cincinnati-player-issue-shirt","title":"New FC Cincinnati 2020-21 Adidas Player Issue Home Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Cincinnati 2020-21: The Adidas Jersey of an MLS Franchise Under Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2020-21 season of \u003cstrong\u003eFC Cincinnati\u003c\/strong\u003e is the story of a club still learning to navigate the MLS jungle, with an \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring \u003cstrong\u003eMercy Health\u003c\/strong\u003e as sponsor and a \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e version that rarely leaves the locker room. No titles, no easy glory — just the raw DNA of an American franchise building itself match after match, in Ohio, cheered on by stands full of fervent believers.\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 2020-2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Cincinnati\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 MERCY HEALTH\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEW — never worn jersey, in exceptional 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 Jersey Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC Cincinnati\u003c\/strong\u003e joined \u003cstrong\u003eMajor League Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2019, after proving itself in the USL and convincing the league with one of the most enthusiastic fanbases in the United States. The 2020 season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, making every item from that era even more unique — matches played behind closed doors or with reduced capacities, on a fragmented schedule. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 2020-21 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e thus embodies a unique, almost timeless period in the history of the Cincinnati franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the sporting front, FCC was undergoing an intense reconstruction phase, with profound changes — technical staff, recruitment, playing identity. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eBrenner\u003c\/strong\u003e, who arrived from Brazil and would become one of the club's offensive faces, or midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eLuciano Acosta\u003c\/strong\u003e — loaned then permanently signed — wore this type of jersey on MLS pitches. That's the atmosphere of this locker room: a mix of South American talent and American ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKey Moments in This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2020 MLS Season Under Health Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMLS suspended then resumed its 2020 season in the MLS is Back Tournament bubble in Florida. FC Cincinnati participated in this historic event, playing under conditions never before seen in American soccer — a context that this jersey symbolically represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Arrival of Brenner and Offensive Ambitions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn January 2021, FCC signed \u003cstrong\u003eBrenner Souza da Silva\u003c\/strong\u003e for a club-record fee, clearly signaling its intentions. This type of recruitment marked a real turning point in Cincinnati's sporting strategy, and this jersey is a direct witness to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Relationship with Mercy Health and Local Roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eMercy Health\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the major healthcare networks in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region, goes beyond simple jersey sponsorship. It embodies FC Cincinnati's deep community roots — a club that aims to be as much a social institution as a sporting entity.\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 category all its own in the world of football collectibles. It's not the replica sold in stores to the average fan, nor even the standard authentic version — it's the jersey made to be worn by professional players, with technical finishes specific to the pro world: more durable fabrics, a more fitted cut, superior manufacturing details. In short, it's what the locker room receives, not what you find on a display rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e10\/10, NEW condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is frankly rare for a \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has never seen a drop of sweat, never touched a pitch. It came out of stock as if it had just been packaged yesterday. For a collector, this is exactly what you look for: professional authenticity, with no compromise on preservation.\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;\"\u003eThis jersey is sized \u003cstrong\u003eXL\u003c\/strong\u003e, but be careful — the sizes of \u003cstrong\u003efootball jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, even recent ones, vary by manufacturer and the cuts designed for high-level athletes. \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e jerseys are generally cut more fitted than consumer versions, with an ergonomic cut designed for movement on the field. A stadium XL is not necessarily a mall XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take your measurements: chest circumference, shoulder width, torso length. Compare them with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available, or contact us directly — we are here to guide you. It's better to take two minutes to measure than to miss out on a piece for your collection.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMLS collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e have long been underestimated in Europe — and that's exactly why they're worth looking into now. \u003cstrong\u003eFC Cincinnati\u003c\/strong\u003e is a young franchise with an already rich history, a passionate fanbase, and authentic American roots. Finding an \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Player Issue 2020-21 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition is an achievement in itself — these pieces don't circulate on the general market, they stay with clubs or disappear into locker rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd here we're talking about a \u003cstrong\u003enew, 10\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, XL size copy, in a pro version that 99% of fans have never held. There aren't many in this condition on the market — that's a fact. Whether you collect \u003cstrong\u003eMLS jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas football\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces, or simply modern American soccer artifacts, this one deserves a prime spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/FC_Cincinnati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Cincinnati - 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 Website\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're looking for a rare piece of modern American football in impeccable condition, you've come to the right place — it's up to you if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rest of world","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012993208595,"sku":"370487","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2020-21-FC-CINCINNATI-PLAYER-ISSUE-SHIRT-XL-370487_1.jpg?v=1775518649","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2020-21-fc-cincinnati-player-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}