New England Oceaneers American Soccer League 1977 T-shirt

Own a piece of soccer history with this vintage-inspired New England Oceaneers T-shirt, featuring the team's 1977 logo with an authentically distressed, weathered finish. The Oceaneers brought professional soccer to Rhode Island as part of the American Soccer League's northeastern presence, playing their home matches at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East Providence. Their ambitious venture into professional soccer reflected the growing popularity of the sport in New England during the late 1970s.Despite initial enthusiasm and the region's rich soccer heritage, the team's journey ended after just one season when financial difficulties and league instability forced the franchise to fold. Though brief, the Oceaneers represented an important chapter in New England's soccer development, arriving during a pivotal period when professional soccer was beginning to establish itself in American sports culture.Printed on premium Gildan 5000 heavy cotton (5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk), this classic unisex t