Zack's Soccer Jersey Collection

Zachary McCune has been taken by the sport of soccer, since he was young. It was the first sport he was allowed to play, and has played soccer more than any other sport, possibly excepting sailing.

A result of this long-standing fascination with the game is the collection of international soccer jerseys, scarves, and other paraphenalia that Zack has amassed over the course of the past ten years or so.

The Jerseys
Zack's jerseys are dear to him, but are never meant to be mere decoration. He proudly wears all of his jerseys from time to time.

Arsenal Home 2002
Purchased by Kate Phelps on a trip to London, this shirt acknowledged Zack's love of Arsenal FC, one of England's premier soccer clubs.

The jersey was unmarked (had no player name or number) but was beautiful and well fitting. It was Zack's first jersey, and lasted throughout his time at the Abbey.

Unfortunately, this jersey has been missing from nearly two years (as of July 2008). And it is difficult to say where it has gone to, despite numerous attempts to find it.

Arsenal (Fake) Home 2008
Purchased by Colleen Brogan for Zack on a trip to Rome this jersey featured the "Fly Emirates" sponsor logo, but uses a strange capital "A" in the shield on the left breast in place of the official cannon icon.

The jersey has the name & number (4) of Fabergas.

Argentina Home 2006
Purchased by Grady in 2008.

Club America 2007
Purchased for Zack by his Father on a trip to Mexico in November of 2007.

Olympique Marsielle Away 2005
Purchased by Zack on a trip to France in March 2005.

Lille Home 2004
Purchased by Zack on a trip to France in July 2004 for a mere 15 euro.

The next season, Lille went on to be one of the most successful French clubs in the Champions League.

Italy Goalkeeper 2003
Purchased by Laura Curren on a trip to Rome in 2003.

Now, unfortunately, lost.

Once Municipal
Picked up by Grady in El Salvador in 2006. Once Municipal is a popular El Salvadorean soccer club recently relegated to the countries second level program.

C.D. Aguila
Picked up by Grady in El Salvador in 2006.

Scarves
Zachary also loves collecting soccer scarves, particularly unofficial scarves as they are cheaper but more ornate and imaginative, thus truly capturing the spirit of certain fan communities.

While in London in 2000, Zack and his brother Grady discovered a wonderful stall in Covent Garden that sold the scarves at 5 pounds a piece. This rate made them ideal for souveniers and gifts for friends. The shop was revisited in 2004, but may have burned down in a 2008 fire.