Celebrate a historic chapter in Canadian soccer history with our exclusive Toronto Metros-Croatia Canada Soccer 1975-1978 T-shirt!
This premium collectible tee features the iconic Toronto Metros-Croatia logo with a distinctive distressed, cracked, vintage finish that gives it authentic character and nostalgic appeal. Printed on a high-quality Gildan 5000 blank, this shirt delivers exceptional comfort and durability.
Originally embraced by passionate fans during the team's groundbreaking run in the North American Soccer League, this shirt quickly gained popularity as the Metros-Croatia established themselves as pioneers in Canadian professional soccer. The remarkable era captured on this shirt represents a unique period in soccer history when Toronto Croatia of the National Soccer League purchased 50% of the struggling Toronto Metros for $250,000 in 1975, creating a team that would go on to win the prestigious Soccer Bowl championship in 1976. Despite being an underdog and facing resistance from league officials who disliked the team's ethnic identity, Toronto Metros-Croatia defeated the Minnesota Kicks 3-0 in Seattle's Kingdome on August 28, 1976 to claim their first North American championship.
Now a genuine collector's item following the team's sale to Global Television Network in 1979 and subsequent rebranding as the Toronto Blizzard, this shirt commemorates an extraordinary legacy in Canadian soccer, featuring a championship team that was greeted by hundreds of enthusiastic fans at Toronto's Pearson airport upon their triumphant return, bringing home a major professional sports title at a time when the city was starved for championships.
Features:
- Premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton (5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk)
- Classic unisex fit perfect for all fans
- Available in sizes S-5XL
- Multiple color options to match your style
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Printed using cutting-edge direct-to-garment technology for vibrant, long-lasting quality
Don't miss your chance to own this piece of Canadian soccer history – quantities are limited!