Offered in this lot are four soccer jerseys traded to Michelle Akers after games, including three from the 1991 FIFA World Cup. The first 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup jersey is a number 10 jersey from the Chinese Taipei National Women’s Soccer Team. The United States defeated Taiwan 7-0 in the first knockout game, with Akers scoring five goals in the romp. The number 10 was worn by Huang Yu Chuan in the tournament. Akers has signed the chest of this long-sleeved white jersey in black marker, inscribing “Traded With #10 Taiwain in 91 WC”. The second jersey from the 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup is a white Germany number 10 shirt. The United States beat Germany 5-2 in the semifinals. Number 10 for Germany at the World Cup was Silvia Neid. Akers has signed the chest of this Adidas jersey in black marker, inscribing “Traded With #10 Germany in 91 WC”. The final 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup jersey in this lot is a yellow number six Brazil shirt worn during the 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The United States defeated Brazil 5-0 in the group stage, with Akers netting once in this game. The number six jersey was worn by Rosilane Camargo Motta, better known as Fanta. Akers has signed the chest in black marker, inscribing “Traded Jerseys With #6 Brazil 1991 WC Semifinals Worn”. Please note that Brazil were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup at the end of the group stage.

The final jersey in this lot is a number 16 China jersey with “FAN CH L” applied to the back of the jersey in white. Akers has signed the chest of this jersey in black marker, inscribing “Traded Russia Player After A Friendly” in addition to her signature despite this garment’s status as a China jersey. This lot comes with a LOA from Michelle Akers. A portion of the proceeds shall benefit the Michelle Akers Horse Rescue & Outreach Inc.

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