Team USA Fan Apparel: Jerseys, Shirts and Hats for Game Day

A USA soccer jersey is the classic Team USA game-day pick, and a red, white or navy “USA” tee works for any sport. Add a flag cap or scarf, and a hoodie for evening games. Official Team USA gear carries licensed marks; plain USA and flag designs do not. Next up: the 2027 Women’s World Cup and LA28.

Upcoming Team USA tournaments to dress for

Big international events are the natural time to bring out Team USA gear. These dates are confirmed:

The women’s World Cup dates come from FIFA, and the LA28 dates come from the LA28 organizing committee. Both events fall during the American summer, so for fans watching at home, lightweight tees and jerseys get more use than heavy layers, at least for daytime games.

USA soccer jerseys

A national team soccer jersey is the most recognizable piece of fan gear. The women’s team has won the World Cup four times, in 1991, 1999, 2015 and 2019, according to History.com and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

What to look for in a jersey listing:

• Home or away. National teams usually release more than one kit, so the colors change from one design to the next. Check the photos for the version you want.
• Fit. Check whether the listing is a women’s, men’s, unisex or youth size, and use that size chart. Compare the listed chest measurement with a shirt you own.
• Name and number. Player names are printed on some jerseys and not others. If the back matters to you, look at the back photo before you buy.
• Year. Kits change over time, so older designs often turn up as used or vintage listings.

USA fan tees, hoodies, caps and scarves

Not everyone wants a jersey. A fan tee works for every sport, from soccer to swimming.

• Tees. A red, white or navy tee with “USA” across the chest goes with jeans or shorts and suits any watch party.
• Hoodies. Evening games and air-conditioned bars call for a layer. A navy or gray USA hoodie is the easy pick.
• Caps. A USA or flag cap finishes the look and keeps the sun off at an outdoor screening. Our guide to American flag hats covers baseball caps, trucker hats and bucket hats.
• Scarves. A soccer scarf is a fan tradition in many countries and adds color without a full kit.

For a broader look at casual patriotic clothing, the men’s hub and the women’s hub cover jackets, polos, dresses and more.

Official Team USA gear vs. USA fan designs

There is a difference between official Team USA merchandise and general USA fan clothing.

Under federal law (36 U.S.C. § 220506), the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has the exclusive right to use the Olympic rings and the words Olympic and Paralympic, and it can take action against commercial use made without its consent. Team USA’s archived brand usage guidelines say the same. They also note that the USOPC does not control marks owned by each sport’s national governing body. A soccer crest, for example, belongs to U.S. Soccer, which lists its logos and word marks, such as USMNT and USWNT, as its own intellectual property.

What that means when you shop:

• Official gear carries the licensed Team USA, Olympic or national team marks. U.S. Soccer says its officially licensed merchandise also has a U.S. Soccer hologram on the packaging.
• Fan designs use “USA” and the stars and stripes without the official logos. They are fine to wear to any event.

Is it okay to wear flag designs on game day?

Flag prints are part of most fan outfits. The U.S. Flag Code, at 4 U.S.C. § 8, says no part of an actual flag should be used as a costume or athletic uniform, and that a flag should not be worn as clothing. A tee or jersey with a printed stars-and-stripes design is a different thing from wearing a flag. Our guide to whether it is okay to wear American flag clothing explains the distinction.

If you plan to carry or drape a real flag at a watch party, keep it off the ground and away from food and drinks.

Matching Team USA outfits for the whole family

Matching shirts make a group easy to spot in a crowd. The simplest plan is one USA design bought in adult and youth sizes. Another is one solid color per person, so the family lines up as red, white and blue in photos. At a backyard screening, a flag bandana brings the dog into it.

Our guide to matching family 4th of July outfits has more ways to coordinate a group, and they work just as well for a summer tournament.

Related guides

• Caps and hats for every look: American flag hats
• Gift ideas for the sports fan: patriotic gifts by interest
• Clothing made in America: Made in USA patriotic clothing