New York City FC 2016-2017 Away Shirt - Pirlo N°21 (S)

Nothing to report. The navy is deep, and the blue swirl on the front is sharp right up to the shoulders. The orange trim on the sleeves and collar is bright. The orange PIRLO 21 print is intact, with no cracking, and the MLS logos sit flat inside the numbers.

Unsure about the size? This S measures 48 x 71 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

Flat measurements

A regular-fit Adidas S. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.

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• Inner label (photo 5): reference AC0340, dated 10/15. Made in October 2015, ahead of the 2016 MLS season that starts in spring
• Round NYCFC crest, with a sharp, even "NYC" monogram and "New York City Football Club" lettering (photo 4)
• Sublimated swirl pattern in the fabric, with no cracking, and a well-centred Etihad Airways sponsor (photos 2 and 4)
• Adidas finishing: three orange stripes down the sides, navy V-neck, even stitching

Andrea Pirlo, the conductor in New York

Founded in 2013 and in MLS from 2015, New York City FC immediately drew big names: David Villa, Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo.

July 2015, Pirlo arrived from Juventus, a few weeks after playing in the Champions League final against FC Barcelona.

2016, the club's first ever play-offs: NYCFC finished second in the Eastern Conference.

2006 World Cup winner with Italy, Pirlo ended his playing career in New York at the end of the 2017 season.

Number 21, his trademark number, from AC Milan to Juventus and then New York.

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