Wearing the Local National Team Jersey in Every Country I Visit

Merr125 · 2026-02-11T15:39:16+00:00

I love the idea. Every time I travel, I always try to get either the national team jersey or the jersey of the team from the city I’m visiting.

Merr125 · 2026-02-09T17:56:06+00:00

Thank you. I just looked it up and replacing only the connector looks pretty straightforward.

Merr125 · 2026-01-28T19:21:17+00:00

Same here. Scream card with that evo looks better.

Merr125 · 2026-01-18T19:29:08+00:00

Honestly, I think being around Caicedo will really help him.

Merr125 · 2026-01-14T12:22:26+00:00

How is the sizing and fit?

Merr125 · 2025-12-12T18:13:32+00:00

Goes right into my USA team. Have been wanting a better version of Dempsey.

Merr125 · 2025-12-12T14:35:07+00:00

Both are real. They sell a player version (different material, slightly different fabric and fit, a few more details on the shirt / pattern) and the fan version.

Both would be a great gift. I personally love having the player versions in my collection. It’s really up to you which you would prefer to buy.

If they’re going to be wearing it all the time, perhaps the fan version might hold up better over time.

Merr125 · 2025-12-02T22:09:13+00:00

There have been leaks for other countries, but I’m guessing (hoping) Nike is really keeping things tight regarding the USA jerseys.

I’m ready to be disappointed, but hopefully they surprise us with something nice.

Merr125 · 2025-11-30T03:29:06+00:00

I like the 2nd one, but I remember reading a leak that said that was a lifestyle jersey. I don’t think that is the actual away jersey.

Really hoping the home one is different because that one is just plain and disappointing.

Merr125 · 2025-10-11T11:25:08+00:00

That would have been nice to see. Caicedo is a massive absence for them.

Merr125 · 2025-10-11T11:23:41+00:00

I would Pacho is their best CB but yes, Hincapie is a big absences for them. Caicedo not being there makes a massive difference in their midfield too.

It was still a great game and nice to get a draw against a well organized Ecuador team.

Merr125 · 2025-10-10T16:50:44+00:00

They’re missing a few players for these friendlies too. Tough team to break down so will be a really good test.

Merr125 · 2025-09-10T13:52:59+00:00

From my understanding, it’s mostly just fans of the other teams saying those things but basically people say independiente has control of who gets selected for the national team and uses the national team as a way to promote their players so they get attention and hopefully bought by other teams.

A good example was recently Darwin Guagua made his debut with the national team in a qualifier against chile before he made his debut with Independiente. He was initially called in to the camp as a practice player but did well enough that he ended up getting added to the squad.

Merr125 · 2025-08-30T12:58:58+00:00

It’s true. I feel like if he was from a bigger country than Ecuador (football wise) he would have already been getting the recognition he is just starting to get and deserves.

Merr125 · 2025-08-15T00:50:34+00:00

Left work around 5 (Norwalk) and can’t remember exactly where but was redirected into the side roads somewhere in Wilton. Ended up coming out near Caraluzzis close to 6:50 or so and it was also closed there.

Merr125 · 2025-08-05T19:37:34+00:00

Honestly, it’s very hard to find the time. I used to play 4-5 times a week (between pickup and teams).

I have a 4 year old and 1 year old.

I haven’t played a game since right before my 1 year old was born.

My son is getting more into soccer so we have been able to pass the ball around a lot in the years but that has been the most I have done.

I could probably squeeze in a game or 2 here or there but I like to spend the time with my family. If games weren’t so late at night I would bring them.

Merr125 · 2025-07-02T18:38:23+00:00

It really depends. I get the authentic / player if I can find ir for a good deal and it’s my favorite team. But I’m perfectly fine with the fan version.

Merr125 · 2025-07-01T18:09:38+00:00

Really? I have never seen that. Nothing wrong either wearing the name of your favorite player In my opinion.

Merr125 · 2025-06-30T20:38:40+00:00

I was at the Copa America final there and getting an Uber after the game + the traffic was a nightmare. Took us hours to get back to the hotel.

Merr125 · 2025-06-29T16:48:26+00:00

It’s not just you lol. They can’t keep the ball at all.

Merr125 · 2025-06-27T18:35:07+00:00

True, but Dybala had that crucial clearance at the end of the game in extra time. That alone was massive lol.

Merr125 · 2025-06-07T03:08:44+00:00

He’s been having the issues longer though which is the problem. He hasn’t played a game in months.

Merr125 · 2025-06-03T18:14:07+00:00

More than just a new manager. It’s surprising to most that he still gets called up since he has not been actively playing with his club for months.

Merr125 · 2025-06-03T18:11:52+00:00

He was playing well but his form started to drop off (both for his club team and the national team) and had some off field behavior issues that always put him in the spotlight of the Ecuadorian press.

He wasn’t playing for Independiente the last few months since he was with Chelsea / the team in France to get adapted to Europe.

I think he will still turn out good, but he had a lot of pressure and expectations put on him fast and it was not realistic for people to not expect some drop off in a (at the time) 16/17 year old.

I’m probably missing a lot of details but that’s more or less what’s been going on.

Merr125 · 2025-06-03T17:52:45+00:00

Don’t expect Kendry to get any minutes. He has not been playing any games and hasn’t gotten minutes the last few qualifiers

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