United States USA 2016-2017 Home Short Sleeve Football Shirt [As worn by Bradley, Dempsey & Pulisic]

Description

This is the fully-customizable short-sleeve home kit for the USA 2016-2017 period.

The United States Men’s National Team made a significant impact in the 2016 Copa America Centenario, a special edition of the tournament commemorating its 100th anniversary. Hosted on home soil, the team, under head coach Jürgen Klinsmann, displayed resilience and skill, reaching the semi-finals and finishing fourth overall.

The tournament kicked off with the USA being placed in Group A alongside Colombia, Costa Rica, and Paraguay. In their opening match on June 3, 2016, the USA faced Colombia at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Despite a strong effort, the USA was defeated 2-0, with goals from Cristian Zapata and James Rodríguez. The loss was a setback, but the team quickly rebounded.

On June 7, 2016, the USA faced Costa Rica at Soldier Field in Chicago. The match saw a revitalized American side, with Clint Dempsey scoring an early penalty in the 9th minute. Goals from Jermaine Jones, Bobby Wood, and Graham Zusi followed, resulting in a commanding 4-0 victory. This win was crucial, boosting the team’s confidence and standing in the group.

The final group match on June 11, 2016, against Paraguay at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia was decisive. Clint Dempsey scored the lone goal in the 27th minute, securing a 1-0 victory. This win ensured the USA topped Group A, advancing to the knockout stage with two wins and one loss.

In the quarter-finals on June 16, 2016, the USA faced Ecuador at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Dempsey once again led the charge, scoring in the 22nd minute, followed by a goal from Gyasi Zardes in the 65th minute. Despite a late goal from Ecuador, the USA held on to win 2-1, progressing to the semi-finals.

The semi-final match on June 21, 2016, saw the USA up against Argentina, one of the tournament’s favorites, at NRG Stadium in Houston. The match proved challenging, with Argentina’s star power overwhelming the USA. Goals from Ezequiel Lavezzi, Lionel Messi, and a brace from Gonzalo Higuaín resulted in a 4-0 defeat for the USA.

In the third-place match on June 25, 2016, the USA faced Colombia again at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. Carlos Bacca’s goal in the 31st minute was the difference as the USA fell 1-0, finishing the tournament in fourth place.

Overall, the 2016 Copa America Centenario was a memorable campaign for the USA. The team showcased their potential and depth, with standout performances from Clint Dempsey, who was instrumental in their attack, and solid defensive efforts from John Brooks and Geoff Cameron. This tournament highlighted the USA’s capability to compete at a high level on the international stage, setting a positive tone for future competitions.

Notable players: Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley, Jermaine Jones, John Brooks, Geoff Cameron, DeAndre Yedlin, Bobby Wood, Gyasi Zardes, Graham Zusi, Alejandro Bedoya, Fabian Johnson, Matt Besler, Steve Birnbaum, Darlington Nagbe, Christian Pulisic.

Main Points

• This is a brand new jersey with its tags attached. It has never been worn, washed or used.
• The jersey is 100% polyester. It’s breathable, and made for a life on the move.
• Fully customizable with the name and number of your favourite player or even yours! Just choose the Custom Jersey Option and then message us your desired name and number or write them in the order’s notes at checkout.
• Replica Version. This jersey is a remake of the official one, made with the exact same materials, look, and feel.
• Tighter fit: make sure you choose the right sizing. We recommend buying one size bigger than you usually wear. This will ensure the jersey will fit.

Sizing Guidelines

This jersey comes in five sizes, which have a tiny difference: they’re a smaller fit. Our suggestion is to pick your size 1 size bigger than you usually would. If you usually wear an M, pick an L. If you usually wear an S, pick an M.