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USMNT 1998 1999 Home Shirt Nike Vintage USA Soccer Jersey - Men's Large

📅 JERSEY PRODUCTION & ON-FIELD TIMELINE

First Season Used (Debut): 1998 World Cup Era (Introduced ahead of the 1998 tournament in France as the primary home template).
Last Season Used (End): Late 1999 (Utilized through international friendly campaigns before the turn-of-the-century kit redesign).

📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE JERSEY

🎨 Physical Design Details

Up for sale is an authentic vintage 1998-1999 United States Men's National Team (USMNT) Home Shirt designed by Nike. As showcased in file ESTADOS UNIDOS USA (9).jpg, this classic piece features a crisp white primary base colorway accented by a bold, horizontal navy blue stripe running across the upper chest, bordered symmetrically by sharp red piping.

The jersey features a retro navy blue polo collar with a red-trimmed V-neck placket flare, alongside matching thick navy and red contrast ribbed sleeve cuffs. The right chest boasts a navy embroidered Nike Swoosh with a red border silhouette, while the left chest proudly bears the vintage stitched US Soccer crest patch featuring three stars. The lower left front hem is finished with a stitched black and red Nike Team Sports jock tag, and a black Dri-Fit tab is sewn onto the lower right side seam.

⚽ Historical Era: The World Cup 98 & Transitional Squad

The Late '90s Generation: This iconic template was worn by the US national squad during a transitional era featuring legendary American soccer pioneers like Claudio Reyna, Cobi Jones, Brian McBride, Kasey Keller, and Earnie Stewart.

📝 ITEM SPECIFICS

Brand: Nike (Nike Team Sports Era)
Size on Tag: Men's Large (L)
Product: Short Sleeve Official Home Kit / Jersey
Team: United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT)
Season: 1998 - 1999
Graphics: Embroidered Nike Swoosh; Stitched Woven National Team Crest; Sewn Nike Team Sports Outer Jock Tag
Fabric Technology: Dri-Fit Performance Knit
Country/Region of Manufacture: Made in El Salvador

✨ CONDITION

Overall Condition: Very Good pre-owned vintage condition. A highly sought-after 90s piece that is ready for matchday wear or retro streetwear styling.
Fabric: The white material retains its structured waffle-weave texture and vibrant appearance, showing only minor signs of light, normal vintage wear.
Graphics & Stitching: The embroidered Nike Swoosh and woven US Soccer badge are in beautiful shape. The outer lower jock tag is completely secure and intact, as shown in file ESTADOS UNIDOS USA (13).jpg.
Inner Neck Transfer: As detailed in file ESTADOS UNIDOS USA (12).jpg, the internal heat-pressed inner neck sizing print shows significant cracking and vintage fading due to age, which is completely typical for Nike kits of this specific era; however, the outer tags and stamps confirm its production in El Salvador.

📐 SIZING AND MEASUREMENTS

Fit Profile: Classic boxy, relaxed late-90s relaxed fit profile. It offers a slightly wider cut through the trunk and looser sleeves than modern athletic-cut kits.

📏 EXACT MEASUREMENTS

Chest Width (Pit-to-Pit): Approximately 22 inches (approx. 56 cm), measured flat across the chest from armpit seam to armpit seam, as precisely demonstrated with the measuring tape layout in file ESTADOS UNIDOS USA (10).jpg.

📦 SHIPPING & ALGORITHM BONUSES

Handling Time: Securely packaged and mailed out within 24 hours of completed payment.
Service: Sent via high-priority mail networks with tracking numbers immediately updated onto your order dashboard.
Packaging: Neatly folded and protected inside a secure, waterproof poly-mailer envelope to eliminate any risk of weather damage during transit.
Seller Notes: Dispatched straight from a clean, pet-free, and smoke-free storage facility. Prompt, professional service is fully guaranteed. Please send over a message if you need any additional details!

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