The Diplomats joined the old North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1974 as an expansion team. Though successful on the field and at the gate, the team was never profitable. In 1980, the original team folded. That same year, the Detroit Express moved to town and took the Diplomats name. That team folded after the 1981 season.
I grew up watching the Dips. We had season tickets to them at RFK when I was a kid. So this shirt really calls to me.
I like the fabric, but the design imprint is both crooked (rotated) and slightly off center.
I’m happy to wear it but quality control is lacking.
The sweatshirt is great, but the image on the website needs to be updated. A short sleeved shirt is shown and I think that led to confusion with my initial order.