Washington, D.C., USA1974–1981

Retro Washington Diplomats Shirts

A classic Diplomats shirt from the Washington club that joined the NASL in 1974 and signed Johan Cruyff in 1980. Our retro shirts are made from 100% cotton.
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Washington Diplomats Retro Football Shirt Washington Diplomats Retro Football Shirt
Est. 1990The original retro shirt company
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
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Washington Diplomats Retro Kits

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Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → Red retro football shirt personalised with any name and number 10 Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

The Washington Diplomats kit story

Washington Diplomats kit timeline
  1. 1974First NASL season at RFK Stadium
  2. 1980Sign Johan Cruyff from the Los Angeles Aztecs
  3. 1980Original club folds in November
  4. 1981Detroit Express move to play one season as the Diplomats

The Washington Diplomats brought NASL soccer to the American capital, and for one season Johan Cruyff wore their colours. Our retro Washington Diplomats shirts and classic Washington Diplomats kits recall a club that played mostly in red, white and blue.

RFK Stadium

The Diplomats joined the NASL in 1974 and made Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium their main home, with indoor games at the neighbouring D.C. Armory. The club’s colours were red, white and blue for most of its life, with black replacing blue for a time in the late 1970s.

Cruyff in Washington

In 1980 the Diplomats signed Johan Cruyff from the Los Angeles Aztecs. It proved to be the club’s last season: after heavy losses, the original Diplomats folded in November 1980. The name returned in 1981, when the Detroit Express moved to Washington, but that team lasted only one season.

Wear the Diplomats

Our Washington Diplomats Retro Football Shirt has a V-neck and tape across the shoulders and down the sleeves, with a number 14 on the front, back and sleeve. Discover more in our North American club shirts.

Washington Diplomats shirt FAQs

Did Johan Cruyff play for the Washington Diplomats?+

Yes. The Diplomats signed him from the Los Angeles Aztecs in 1980, the original club’s final season.

What colours did the Washington Diplomats wear?+

Mostly red, white and blue, although for a spell in the late 1970s the colours were red, white and black.

Can I add a name and number to my Washington Diplomats shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Washington Diplomats shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.