2006/07 USA Home Football Shirt Dempsey #8 (XL)

Condition: 8/10 Excellent. One small faint mark near the manufacturer logo on the chest, and a couple below the #8 on the chest

Size: Adult Extra Large

Chest Measurement: 44-46 Inches / 112-117 CM

Manufacturer: Nike

Colour: White, red & navy trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2006/2007

Player: Clinton Dempsey

Patches: N/A

Official Nike United States of America home football shirt from the 2006/07 international season. Complete with Dempsey #8 on the front & back of the shirt in original lettering.

The condition of this vintage football jersey is 8/10 - Excellent. One small faint mark near the manufacturer logo on the chest, and a couple below the #8 on the chest (see photos).

In the 2006 World Cup, after finishing top of the CONCACAF qualification tournament, the U.S. was drawn into Group E along with the Czech Republic, Italy, and Ghana. The United States opened its tournament with a 3–0 loss to the Czech Republic.

The team then tied 1–1 against Italy, who went on to win the World Cup. The U.S. was then knocked out of the tournament when beaten 2–1 by Ghana in its final group match, with Clint Dempsey scoring the U.S.'s only goal in the tournament – the goal against Italy had been an own goal by Italian defender Cristian Zaccardo. Following the tournament, Arena's contract was not renewed.

After the national team remained dormant for the rest of 2006 while negotiating with various coaches, the federation hired former Chicago Fire, MetroStars and Chivas USA manager Bob Bradley in early 2007.

Bradley began his competitive career with the national team with the 2007 Gold Cup. In the final, the United States beat Mexico 2–1, which qualified it for the 2009 Confederations Cup.