Custom Soccer Short Sleeve Training Shirts

Both run on the same ~150 GSM moisture-wicking polyester. The short sleeve is the default session base for spring through early fall, hot indoor sessions, and any training day above ~55°F where forearm coverage isn't needed. The long-sleeve training shirt becomes the session base when temperatures drop below ~55°F, on cold-field morning sessions, late-fall scrimmages, or rainy outdoor days where players need forearm protection. Below ~30°F most programs run the short-sleeve under a long-sleeve under a quarter-zip — the layering combination that lets players strip down as the session intensity builds. Many clubs order both the short-sleeve and long-sleeve in the same design file so the kit reads identical across all temperature conditions.

The training shirt is built for practice volume, not match-day use. The fabric is ~150 GSM moisture-wicking polyester optimized for absorbing 4-5 sessions per week. Match jerseys run ~160 GSM and ship with the structured construction needed for once-a-week 90-minute use. Beyond the fabric difference, match jerseys also support tackle twill numbers at the USSF 8-inch back-number minimum that referees check at kickoff; training shirts don't carry that decoration. For match-day use order our standard soccer uniform set instead — the jersey + shorts combination built for game-day. Most clubs run both: training shirts for the 4-5 weekly sessions, match jerseys reserved for kickoff.

Tackle twill is the raised stitched-on twill that anchors back numbers on match jerseys — built for once-a-week game-day visibility that referees can read from the touchline. On lightweight ~150 GSM training fabric the twill adds rigidity that the lighter shirt doesn't carry well, and it's overkill on a product designed to absorb 4-5 sessions per week of sprint and direction-change work. Sublimation handles back numbers on training shirts perfectly — the dye is part of the fabric, doesn't add rigidity and doesn't catch on training equipment. Embroidery and screen printing are offered for crests and sponsor marks where dimensional or opaque elements add value. For tackle twill numbers see our match jerseys or full uniform sets.

There's no minimum order quantity for the Custom Soccer Short Sleeve Training Shirts — order as few as 1 shirt for an individual player, or scale up through our volume tiers (1-24, 25-50, 51-100, and 101-500+ shirts) for lower per-shirt pricing as your order grows. Free shipping is included on every US order, regardless of size. Mixed sizes are welcome within a single order at no extra cost — youth YS to YXL and adult XS to 4XL all ship together.

Production takes 2–3 weeks after you approve your design, then shipping takes 3–5 days. This covers design and production. Need it sooner? Ask for a free rush. We do it when production allows, and it is never guaranteed. Tracking information is provided once your order ships so you know exactly when to expect delivery.

Three decoration methods on training shirts: sublimation (full-body team colors and crests dye-fused into the polyester), embroidery (dimensional crest stitching on chest panel), and screen printing (opaque sponsor marks on sleeve cuffs and secondary placements). Tackle twill is not offered on the lightweight training fabric — for raised stitched back numbers see our match jerseys instead. Our design team picks the right method for each element of your kit. Free design mockups are sent within 12 hours so you can preview the final look before production begins.