From matchday to memorabilia in record time

MatchWornShirt enters the U.S. sports collectibles market with real-time jersey auctions; partnership announced with the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams

Proprietary tech platform gives fans immediate access to signed and game-worn jerseys, straight off the field from U.S. Soccer matches

May 28, 2025 (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) – MatchWornShirt, the premier global destination and online auction marketplace for authentic sports memorabilia, today announced a partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer), United States National Soccer Team Players Association (USNSTPA) and United States Women’s National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) – naming MatchWornShirt their Official Match-Worn Auction Platform.

The partnership headlines MatchWornShirt’s official U.S. launch and marks a major milestone in the company’s growth trajectory and expansion — unlocking real-time access to signed, game-worn jerseys from the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams.

Watch. Bid. Win. 

Blending European football heritage with America’s thriving sports collectibles culture, MatchWornShirt delivers an end-to-end fan experience – from viewership to ownership – powered by live auction technology, seamless match integration, and chip-embedded authentication. Fans can bid in real time as the action unfolds on the pitch, acquiring one-of-a-kind, game-worn, and post-match signed jerseys from the Starting XI of both the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams. Each jersey shows visible wear and tear, includes personal signatures, and comes with digital certification of authenticity backed by proprietary Fabricks™ technology. These items are truly one-of-one – never replicated, never reissued.

History as it Happens. 

The first jersey auction coming from U.S. Soccer goes live today, featuring match worn, signed jerseys from the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) and their recent back-to-back matches against Brazil. On May 31,  2025, a new auction will go live from kickoff, when the USWNT takes on China.

This summer, MatchWornShirt will roll out additional auctions featuring players’  jerseys from the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) throughout its 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign.

“As lifelong football fans, MatchWornShirt was born out of a personal mission,” said Tijmen Zonderwijk, CEO and Co-Founder of MatchWornShirt. “We were simply looking for an Ajax shirt for our dad and saw a real gap – there was no trustworthy place to buy authentic, match-worn shirts and know exactly where they came from. So, we created it ourselves! What started as one small auction in the Netherlands has now grown into a global community, and we are excited to bring that same trusted experience to fans in the U.S., starting with their beloved Men’s and Women’s National Teams.”

“The energy around sports memorabilia in the U.S. has never been higher – and soccer in America is entering a golden era,” said Lilian Bours, Chief Marketing Officer of MatchWornShirt. “We’re thrilled to give American soccer fans unprecedented access to their National Teams, deepening the emotional connection to their favorite players and celebrating the game’s most iconic moments. We turn matchdays into memories – in wearable and collectible form.”

“There’s something incredibly special about fans being able to own a piece of the player, their grit, their pride, the moment itself,” said Becca Roux, Executive Director of the U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association. “This kind of access deepens the connection between players and fans and is helping drive an entire industry forward. We’re proud to partner with MatchWornShirt to make that connection real.”

“Owning a match-worn jersey is holding a living fragment of U.S. Soccer history,” said Mark Levinstein, Executive Director of the Players Association of the U.S. Men’s National Team Players. “The jerseys carry the energy, emotion, and dedication of the players who have spent their lives to earn the opportunity to wear them, and tell a story of hard-fought battles, unforgettable moments, and the pride of representing an entire nation on the global stage. Fans and collectors can connect directly to the legacy of the USMNT.”

 For the Moment. And the Momentum. 

As soccer’s popularity surges in the U.S., fuelled by the rise of the MLS and the NWSL, and global events like the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup – MatchWornShirt arrives in the U.S. at a pivotal moment, offering fans a dynamic and trusted method to collect worn and signed memorabilia. The company currently partners with more than 300 clubs and federations across 35 countries, including Chelsea FC, Atlético de Madrid, AC Milan, Paris Saint Germain, and Club América, as well as National Teams like Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands, and many more.