Vancouver, Canada1974–1984

Retro Vancouver Whitecaps Shirts

Classic Whitecaps jerseys from the NASL era, from the two-tone blue design of 1978 to Trevor Whymark’s Soccer Bowl double in 1979. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Vancouver Whitecaps 1980s Away Long Sleeve Retro Shirt Vancouver Whitecaps 1980s Away Long Sleeve Retro Shirt
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Vancouver Whitecaps

4 shirts
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro Vancouver Whitecaps football shirts

Vancouver Whitecaps kit timeline
  1. 1974First NASL season at Empire Stadium
  2. 1978New two-tone blue design by Vancouver designer Dick Martin
  3. 1979Win Soccer Bowl 2–1 against Tampa Bay at Giants Stadium
  4. 1983Move to BC Place
  5. 1984Club folds after the NASL’s final season

The Vancouver Whitecaps of the NASL brought a championship to British Columbia and some of the biggest crowds the city had seen. Our retro Vancouver Whitecaps shirts and classic Vancouver Whitecaps kits celebrate the original club of 1974 to 1984.

Two-tone blue

The Whitecaps began at Empire Stadium in 1974. In 1978 they introduced a new two-tone blue design by Vancouver graphic designer Dick Martin. Our Vancouver Whitecaps 1978 Home Jersey comes from that season, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

Soccer Bowl ’79

In 1979 the Whitecaps knocked out the New York Cosmos in a marathon conference final, then beat the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2–1 in Soccer Bowl at Giants Stadium. Trevor Whymark scored both goals. More than 100,000 fans are said to have packed Robson Square for the victory parade. Players to wear the shirt over the years included Alan Ball, Ruud Krol, Bruce Grobbelaar and Bobby Lenarduzzi.

More Whitecaps shirts

Our range also includes the Vancouver Whitecaps 1980s Shirt and the Vancouver Whitecaps 1980s Away Long Sleeve Retro Shirt. Add a name and number, or explore our North American club shirts.

Vancouver Whitecaps shirt FAQs

Did the Vancouver Whitecaps win the NASL?+

Yes. They beat the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2–1 in Soccer Bowl 1979 at Giants Stadium, with Trevor Whymark scoring both goals.

Who designed the Whitecaps’ two-tone blue kit?+

The two-tone blue design introduced in 1978 was created by Vancouver graphic designer Dick Martin.

Can I add a name and number to my Vancouver Whitecaps 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 Vancouver Whitecaps 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.