Major League Soccer has joined the ranks of iconic sports trading cards with the release of the 2024 Topps Chrome Debut Patch Cards, akin to the buzz created by Major League Baseball’s 2023 Topps Chrome Update. On December 4, the new MLS Topps Chrome set hit the shelves, offering collectors a fresh range of cards to hunt down. Among them, the highly sought-after redemption for Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch Card has already been unveiled, igniting a frenzy in the collector community.
In a thrilling moment at E and J Boutique in Brooklyn, NY, on December 7, Andy Wert uncovered a gem in a hobby box of the 2024 MLS Topps Chrome product — a redemption card for Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch Card. Lloris, renowned as one of the most distinguished goalkeepers in soccer history, led France to victory in the 2018 World Cup and boasts the record for the most appearances for the French national team with 145 caps. The card holds special significance as it commemorates Lloris’s debut in Major League Soccer with Los Angeles FC, making it a prized possession for fans and collectors alike.
Priced at a reasonable $120, the hobby box is packed with excitement, delivering two chrome autographs per box. However, it’s the redemption card for Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch that steals the show, emerging as one of the most coveted pulls in the entire set.
The 2024 MLS Topps Chrome release marks a groundbreaking moment for Major League Soccer trading cards with the introduction of Debut Patch Cards, featuring authentic jersey patches from players’ inaugural MLS appearances. The lineup includes 35 Debut Patch Cards, showcasing global stars like Luis Suárez (Inter Miami), Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls), and Federico Redondo (Inter Miami). Among these, Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch Card shines brightly, seamlessly blending his illustrious international career with his transition to the MLS.
While the secondary market for MLB’s 2023 Topps Chrome Update hobby boxes has soared to $400, the 2024 MLS Topps Chrome product remains an affordable indulgence at $120 per box. With several high-profile Debut Patch Cards still up for grabs, including those of Suárez and Forsberg, enthusiasts are on a thrilling quest to secure their own piece of soccer history.
By venturing into Debut Patch Cards, Major League Soccer has expanded its presence in the collectibles realm, capturing the attention of a burgeoning base of collectors eagerly seeking unique memorabilia. The enthusiasm surrounding the 2024 MLS Topps Chrome release shows no signs of waning as collectors eagerly anticipate the reveal of the remaining iconic cards, following the buzz generated by Hugo Lloris’s monumental pull.
