New Jersey Americans Mesh Soccer Jersey

MESH JERSEY HONORING THE NEW JERSEY AMERICANS

History: The New Jersey Americans won the ASL championship in 1977 and promptly did something audacious: their commissioner Bob Cousy challenged the NASL champs, the Cosmos Pel, Beckenbauer, Warner Communications and all to play them for the real American soccer title. A second-division club calling out the most famous soccer franchise in the country. The Cosmos didn’t respond. The following season the Americans signed Eusbio, the Portuguese star of the 1966 World Cup, but the 36 year-old had already blown his knees and only made eight appearances. The team folded two years later, the Cosmos never having acknowledged them.

Made from lightweight, breathable knit mesh with tackle twill appliqu lettering, this jersey honors the scrappy yet short-lived New Jersey Americans.