Upper Deck to produce USFL cards

Upper Deck has signed a deal to be the official trading card provider of the new United States Football League (USFL).

Through the agreement, Upper Deck will be the official producer of officially licensed physical and digital trading cards featuring the league’s current players and favorite moments on the field.

“USFL is an exciting addition to our roster, especially to expand our offerings for one of the most popular American sports,” said Jason Masherah, president of Upper Deck. “We’re always on the lookout for ways to deliver fans unique products that capture their favorite sports, players and plays, so we have high hopes for this trading card set and all that the 2023 USFL season holds.”

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Upper Deck launched its United States Football League Preview Set Friday on e-Pack, a 16-card set featuring prominent players across all eight teams. Three-card packs that may include rare parallels will be available for purchase, including the Patriotic parallels numbered to 76. The first 50 collectors who complete the Base Set Patriotic Parallel set will be randomly awarded one achievement autograph card of J’Mar Smith or McLeod Bethel-Thompson.

This summer Upper Deck will release a USFL Box Set of 25 top player cards and five cards capturing major highlights from the 2023 USFL season, including rare parallels and autographic cards. The USFL Box Set will be available at local hobby shops and retailers nationwide.

“As the USFL’s second season gets underway on the field, our collaboration with Upper Deck gives our players and our fans the opportunity to continue the action off the field with a company that set the gold standard in trading cards,” said Daryl Johnston, USFL president of football operations. “What a thrill for our players to be featured on a trading card and the cards produced by Upper Deck will also bring our fans closer than ever to our players and the USFL’s exciting brand of professional football. The Preview Set is only the start for fans to collect and capture their favorite players.”

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