{"product_id":"new-york-city-fc-2015-away-shirt-lampard-8-s","title":"NEW YORK CITY FC 2015 AWAY SHIRT - LAMPARD 8 - S","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest and\u003cspan\u003e adidas logo\u003c\/span\u003e are embroidered. C\u003cspan\u003elub sponsor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and player n\u003c\/span\u003eame\/number are PolyFlex and heat applied. League sleeve patch is material and stitched onto shirt. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew York City FC made their Major League Soccer debut during the 2015 campaign, marking the beginning of the club's competitive history as the league's 20th expansion franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 2013 through a partnership between City Football Group and the New York Yankees, NYCFC entered their inaugural season with considerable expectations and a squad featuring several internationally recognised players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormer Real Madrid and Barcelona striker David Villa was appointed the club's first captain, while experienced American midfielder Mix Diskerud joined ahead of the opening campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder head coach Jason Kreis, NYCFC began their MLS journey with a 1–1 draw against Orlando City in March 2015, with Diskerud scoring the club's first competitive goal. The following week brought the club's first MLS victory, as Villa scored during a 2–0 win over New England Revolution at Yankee Stadium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squad was further strengthened during the summer with the arrivals of Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard, adding considerable experience and international recognition. However, NYCFC struggled to establish consistency during their inaugural campaign, with defensive difficulties and inconsistent performances limiting their progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilla remained the team's most influential attacking player, scoring 18 MLS goals and providing an important source of leadership throughout the season. Pirlo contributed creativity in midfield following his arrival from Juventus, while Lampard made his first appearances after completing his spell with Manchester City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite several encouraging results, NYCFC were unable to secure qualification for the MLS Cup play-offs. The club eventually finished eighth in the Eastern Conference with 37 points, recording ten victories across 34 regular-season fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the campaign ended without a play-off appearance or major silverware, it represented an important milestone in the development of professional football in New York City. The season established the foundations for the club's subsequent progress in MLS, with Villa, Pirlo and Lampard becoming central figures in its early identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by adidas, the 2015 New York City FC away shirt featured a predominantly black design with contrasting sky-blue and orange detailing. Five vertical stripes across the front represented New York City's five boroughs, while the club crest, adidas branding and Etihad Airways sponsor completed the design. Released for NYCFC's inaugural MLS campaign, the shirt also incorporated details celebrating the club's first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated with Villa, Pirlo and Lampard, the design represents the beginning of New York City FC's competitive history and remains a distinctive example of the club's original playing collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIT TO PIT - 48cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 67cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Black","offer_id":53209712754975,"sku":"1\/11-F96QY5","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/SLAMPARD.png?v=1793976162","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/products\/new-york-city-fc-2015-away-shirt-lampard-8-s","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}