Major League Soccer has stepped into the limelight, rivaling the excitement that Major League Baseball ignited with its 2023 Topps Chrome Update through the launch of the 2024 MLS Topps Chrome. Released on December 4, this new collection has sent collectors into a frenzy with one of its prized possessions already in the hands of a lucky collector — a redemption for Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch Card.
In a thrilling discovery on December 7, Andy Wert from E and J Boutique in Brooklyn, NY, unearthed the golden ticket within a hobby box of the latest MLS product. Hugo Lloris, globally recognized as a stellar goalkeeper, led France to a World Cup victory in 2018 and boasts the record for the most appearances in the French national team history with 145 bouts. His debut with Los Angeles FC in the MLS this year has elevated the value and desirability of the card among fans and collectors alike.
Priced at a modest $120, the hobby box promises two chrome autographs per box, but it is the redemption card for Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch that steals the show as one of the most coveted gems in the set.
The introduction of Debut Patch Cards in the 2024 MLS Topps Chrome collection signifies a breakthrough for MLS trading cards, featuring authentic jersey patches from players’ inaugural MLS matches. The set showcases 35 Debut Patch Cards, highlighting renowned figures such as Luis Suárez of Inter Miami, Emil Forsberg with the New York Red Bulls, and young talent Federico Redondo of Inter Miami. Among these stars, Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch Card shines as a highly sought-after piece, bridging his illustrious international career with his recent MLS journey.
While the secondary market price for MLB’s 2023 Topps Chrome Update hobby boxes has surged to $400, the 2024 MLS Topps Chrome remains a steal at $120 per box. With notable Debut Patch Cards of Suárez and Forsberg still up for grabs, fervent soccer enthusiasts embark on the chase to secure their slice of history, adding to the thrill of the collection.
The addition of Debut Patch Cards cements MLS trading cards as a rising star in the collectibles realm. By highlighting international icons and commemorating their MLS debuts, the league has tapped into a burgeoning collector community hungry for distinctive memorabilia.
As the card-opening frenzy continues, the buzz surrounding the 2024 MLS Topps Chrome only intensifies. With Hugo Lloris’s card pull creating waves across the industry, fans eagerly await the unveiling of the remaining iconic cards yet to surface, promising more excitement and anticipation in the world of MLS collectibles.
