{"product_id":"2020-21-portland-timbers-shirt","title":"Portland Timbers 2020-21 Home Jersey Adidas vintage XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003ePortland Timbers 2020-21 – The Adidas MLS bubble jersey, worn to the final\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2020, \u003cstrong\u003eMLS\u003c\/strong\u003e played its season in an Orlando bubble — without fans, in sweltering heat, with a unique format. The \u003cstrong\u003ePortland Timbers\u003c\/strong\u003e navigated through it all and went far. This \u003cstrong\u003e2020-21 Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eAlaska Airlines\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is a direct relic from that crazy period of American soccer, in size XL and in 9\/10 condition.\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 2020-21\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portland Timbers\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 Alaska Airlines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\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\u003ePortland Timbers\u003c\/strong\u003e are one of the most distinctive clubs in \u003cstrong\u003eMajor League Soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founded in 2011 in its modern form, the Oregon club quickly established itself as an institution of North American soccer, with one of the most passionate fan bases on the continent — the \u003cstrong\u003eTimbers Army\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing for 90 minutes, drums and scarves, match after match at \u003cstrong\u003eProvidence Park\u003c\/strong\u003e. In 2020-21, this temple of American soccer was empty due to Covid. But the Timbers kept playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eUnder the leadership of coach \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Savarese\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Timbers maintained their level of competitiveness in a completely chaotic context. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eDiego Valeri\u003c\/strong\u003e, Argentine captain and living legend of the club, as well as \u003cstrong\u003eFelipe Mora\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDairon Asprilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, wore this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e under circumstances no one had anticipated. An extraordinary season for an extraordinary club.\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 MLS is Back Tournament — Orlando, July 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMLS gathered all its clubs in the ESPN Wide World of Sports bubble in Orlando for a unique tournament. The Timbers participated with this jersey, in an unprecedented competition that captivated American soccer fans across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiego Valeri, always there\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArgentine attacking midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eDiego Valeri\u003c\/strong\u003e, MLS Best Player in 2017, continued in 2020-21 to wear the armband and drive the Timbers' play. Seeing his number 8 on this jersey was seeing the soul of the club on the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA regular season under maximum tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 season was shortened, reconfigured, and constantly reinvented due to the pandemic. The Timbers navigated this storm and managed to maintain remarkable collective cohesion, qualifying for the \u003cstrong\u003eMLS playoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e under conditions no team had ever experienced before.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — or \"player issue\" — is the version worn by players on the field, with superior technical finishes: more technical fabric, a more fitted cut, different flocked logos. It's not a souvenir gadget, it's a performance tool repurposed as a collector's item. The difference is felt in your hands from the first second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePortland Timbers 2020-21 Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it is in near-perfect condition — very little to no visible wear, with intact logos and \u003cstrong\u003eAlaska Airlines\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor. For a piece that is now over four years old, this is exceptional condition, indicating serious storage and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing 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 early 2020s — don't always correspond to current standards. An XL from four or five years ago can easily correspond to a modern L depending on the brands and cuts. \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e, in particular, has evolved its sizing between \"replica\" cuts and \"authentic\" cuts, which are often more fitted and shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available. Generally, for an Adidas XL from this era, it's around 58-60 cm (23-24 inches) chest width flat. If you're between sizes, consider that football cuts are designed to be worn over technical gear, not over a woolen sweater.\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\u003eAmerican soccer\u003c\/strong\u003e is gaining momentum at an incredible speed — Lionel Messi in MLS, exploding TV rights, the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. And in this context, \u003cstrong\u003evintage MLS jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2020s are starting to acquire real collector's value. Portland is one of the league's historic clubs, with a strong identity and an international fan base. A \u003cstrong\u003eTimbers Adidas jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Covid season is already an object of footballing memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there really aren't many like it around. Most jerseys from this period have been worn, washed 50 times, and forgotten in the back of a closet. This one has been respected. If you want an MLS piece that is both rare, clean, and rooted in a historic season, you've found what you're looking for.\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\/Portland_Timbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePortland Timbers - 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 – The official league\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf MLS speaks to you, if Portland speaks to you, or if you just want a beautiful Adidas piece from a season that football won't soon forget — this jersey deserves a place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rest of world","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54012992651539,"sku":"370560","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2020-21-PORTLAND-TIMBERS-SHIRT-XL-370560_1_9f80cc99-e631-4727-acdf-bfd373c0655c.jpg?v=1775518623","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2020-21-portland-timbers-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}