Channel your inner soccer fan with this nostalgic Orange County Zodiac California United Soccer League t-shirt. Featuring the iconic team logo with a perfectly distressed, cracked, vintage feel that captures the brief but exciting era of this pioneering franchise.
The Orange County Zodiac emerged on the professional soccer landscape in 1997 as one of the founding members of the United Soccer League's A-League. Playing their home matches at Santa Ana Stadium, the Zodiac represented Southern California's growing soccer culture during a crucial developmental period for the sport in America. The team provided local fans with affordable professional soccer while creating opportunities for emerging American talent to develop alongside international players.
Despite building a dedicated following and contributing to soccer's growth in the region, the Zodiac's time was limited. After three seasons, financial challenges and the competitive Southern California sports market led to the team's folding in 1999. Though their tenure was brief, the Orange County Zodiac helped establish a professional soccer presence in the region that would later pave the way for future successful franchises in the area.
• Printed on premium Gildan 5000
• 5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton
• Convenient tear-away label
• Classic unisex fit
• Front-only logo print (blank back)
• Direct-to-garment printing for exceptional detail and durability
• Available in sizes S-5XL
• Available in many popular colors
Own a piece of California soccer history that represents a pioneering but fleeting chapter in American professional soccer. Perfect for longtime fans, soccer enthusiasts, sports memorabilia collectors, or anyone who appreciates unique local sports heritage from the late 1990s.