Relive an exciting chapter in New York soccer history with our exclusive Staten Island Vipers tribute t-shirt, celebrating one of the city's most promising professional soccer clubs. The Staten Island Vipers were a soccer club that competed in the USL A-League in 1998 and 1999. The club was based on Staten Island, New York City, playing their home games at Tottenville High School and Wagner College.
The Vipers debuted in the USISL A-League in 1998, co-owned by Staten Island businessman and local soccer enthusiast Joe Manfredi and Roger Gorevic, who moved his New York Fever A-League franchise to Staten Island. The team was coached by Adrian Gaitan, wore blue and white colors with shirts sponsored by Toyota and kit supplied by Umbro. Their mascot was a costumed character in a green outfit called the "Hyper Viper."
The Staten Island Vipers served as an affiliate of the 1st Division New York/New Jersey MetroStars of Major League Soccer. The club had impressive on-field success, finishing their first season in 1998 with a 15-11-1-1 record and placing third in the Northeast Division. They improved to 19-9-2-1 in 1999, finishing second in the division and advancing to the Conference Semifinal. A highlight of their brief history came on July 13, 1999, when they defeated their parent club, the MetroStars, in a U.S. Open Cup match. Despite their success and an average attendance of over 1,500 fans per game, the team dissolved following the 1999 season.
This t-shirt features our exclusive Staten Island Vipers logo with an authentically distressed, cracked, vintage feel that captures the nostalgic spirit of late 1990s American soccer. The design appears on the front only, with a clean, blank back.
Superior Quality & Comfort
- Printed on premium Gildan 5000
- 5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton for lasting quality
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Classic unisex fit that works for everyone
- Available in sizes S-5XL
- Choose from a variety of popular colors
- Produced using state-of-the-art direct-to-garment printing technology
Perfect for soccer enthusiasts, New York sports fans, or anyone who appreciates the forgotten chapters of American soccer history. Own a piece of Staten Island sports heritage today!