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While Major League Baseball’s Debut Patch Cards from 2023 Topps Chrome Update captured significant attention, Major League Soccer has quietly made its mark with its own inaugural Debut Patch Cards in the 2024 MLS Topps Chrome release. One of the most coveted cards from the set—a redemption for Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch Card—was recently pulled, generating buzz among collectors.

A Historic Pull Featuring a French Soccer Legend

On December 7, a collector at E and J Boutique in Brooklyn, NY, opened a hobby box of 2024 MLS Topps Chrome and struck gold: a redemption for Hugo Lloris’s Debut Patch Card. Lloris, the former French national team captain, is a soccer icon. He led France to victory in the 2018 World Cup and helped guide them to the 2022 World Cup final, where they narrowly lost to Argentina. With 145 caps, Lloris is the most capped player in French history and made his MLS debut this season with Los Angeles FC.

The hobby box, retailing for $120 at the MLS Store, delivered one of the most anticipated cards in the set. Each box includes two chrome autographs, making this redemption pull even more extraordinary.

The Rising Appeal of MLS Debut Patch Cards

The 2024 MLS Topps Chrome product, which debuted on December 4, introduced 35 unique Debut Patch Cards, a first for the league. The set includes patches from standout international players making their MLS debut, with Lloris as one of its crown jewels. Other notable Debut Patches include:

• Luis Suárez, Uruguayan legend now playing for Inter Miami.
• Emil Forsberg, Swedish international with the New York Red Bulls.
• Federico Redondo, a rising star from Argentina’s youth national team, also with Inter Miami.

These cards offer collectors a piece of history, showcasing authentic patches from players’ MLS debut kits.

A Collectible Opportunity at a Fraction of the Price

The popularity of MLB’s Debut Patch Cards has driven the price of 2023 Topps Chrome Update hobby boxes to around $400 on the secondary market. Meanwhile, MLS hobby boxes remain a bargain at $120, offering a chance to pull similarly iconic cards. With several big-name Debut Patch Cards still unclaimed, the product has become a must-watch for soccer collectors.

A New Era for MLS Collectibles

The introduction of Debut Patch Cards marks a significant moment for MLS trading cards, aligning the league with global trends in sports memorabilia. The addition of stars like Hugo Lloris, Luis Suárez, and Emil Forsberg highlights the league’s growing international appeal and positions 2024 MLS Topps Chrome as a standout product for collectors.

As hobbyists chase down these unique patches, MLS has officially joined the conversation in the collectible card world—and the excitement is just beginning.