2016 Topps Apex Soccer Checklist and Details
2016 Topps Apex Soccer is a little bit wild with its designs. But what will stand out even more for some collectors is the fact that this is the first Topps MLS product to include on-card autograph.
Like its debut release in 2015, each 2016 Topps Apex Soccer hobby box is packaged as a pair of mini-boxes. These have 32 cards each. A master box has a pair of autographs and a Crest Jumbo Relic.
Base Set
2016 Topps Apex Soccer has a 100 base cards. It’s on the small side so expect to find top players, key rookies and not much else. Jack Harrison, the first pick in the 2016 Superdraft is among those making the cut.
Cards have a colorful and textured look. Plenty of lines, patterns and color splashes make it bolder than a lot of other sports card sets.
Hobby packs have four types of parallels, all of which are serial numbered: Green, Red (/5), Printing Plates and Purple (1/1). Red parallels are exclusive to hobby.
Expanding on the base set slightly are ten Rookie Short Prints that are numbered 101-110 on the checklist.
Inserts
2016 Topps Apex Soccer has a pair of regular inserts as well. Global Influence looks at players who have come to MLS from other parts of the world. These also have signed versions.
Golazo! is an insert centering the emotional side of soccer. Parallels come in Green, Red (/5), Printing Plates and Purple (1/1).
Autographs
While 2016 Topps Apex Soccer does have some on-card autographs, it’s not the case for most of the signed cards. Base Autographs, which use the same general design as the base set, still have stickers. Parallels are Green, hobby-only Red (/5) and Purple (1/1).
The hard-signed content comes in the form of 2016 All-Star Autographs. The checklist is limited to MLS players who played against Arsenal in July, 2015.
Match Day Die-Cut Auto Relics are a case hit and only in hobby packs. These combine a die-cut design, sticker autograph and a larger-than-normal swatch. Red (/5) and Purple (1/1) versions make up the parallels.
2016 Topps Apex Soccer also has randomly inserted Dual Autographs.
Relics
Crest Jumbo Relics are the only unsigned memorabilia cards in 2016 Topps Apex Soccer but they come in many forms. All are serial numbered, even the base versions.
Although parallels have only two colors (plus Printing Plates), each has a few different styles. Red Collar parallels come with a premium piece from the top part of the jersey. In addition to these are Red Patch (/5) versions.
Purple parallels come in three versions. Each has a distinct patch and each is a one-of-one. Patch pieces include multi-color team logos from the collar, the ADIDAS logo and the MLS Shield from the backs of jerseys.
Printing Plates all have multi-color swatches.
2016 Topps Apex Soccer at a glance:
Packs per box: 2
Cards per pack: 32
Boxes per case: 8
Set size: 100 cards
Release date: September 14, 2016
What to expect in a hobby box:
- Autographs – 2
- Crest Jumbo Relics – 1
2016 Topps Apex Soccer Checklist
Jump directly to:
• Base Set
• Autographs
• Memorabilia Cards
• Inserts
Base Set
100 cards.
Parallels:
• Green
• Red – /5 (hobby only)
• Printing Plates Black – 1/1
• Printing Plates Cyan – 1/1
• Printing Plates Magenta – 1/1
• Printing Plates Yellow – 1/1
• Purple – 1/1
1 Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC
2 Jermaine Jones, Colorado Rapids
3 Jack Harrison, New York City FC
4 Dominic Oduro, Montreal Impact
5 Tesho Akindele, FC Dallas
6 Joao Plata, Real Salt Lake
7 David Ousted, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
8 Justin Meram, Columbus Crew SC
9 Alvaro Saborio, D.C. United
10 Ignacio Piatti, Montreal Impact
11 Joshua Yaro, Philadelphia Union
12 Keegan Rosenberry, Philadelphia Union
13 Luis Robles, New York Red Bulls
14 Kaká, Orlando City
15 Sebastien Le Toux, Philadelphia Union
16 Pedro Morales, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
17 Dillon Powers, Colorado Rapids
18 Michael Bradley, Toronto FC
19 David Bingham, San Jose Earthquakes
20 Tommy Thompson, San Jose Earthquakes
21 Mike Grella, New York Red Bulls
22 Lee Nguyen, New England Revolution
23 Cyle Larin, Orlando City
24 Will Bruin, Houston Dynamo
25 Didier Drogba, Montreal Impact
26 Marky Delgado, Toronto FC
27 Kyle Beckerman, Real Salt Lake
28 Lloyd Sam, New York Red Bulls
29 Dax McCarty, New York Red Bulls
30 Robbie Rogers, LA Galaxy
31 Darren Mattocks, Portland Timbers
32 Laurent Ciman, Montreal Impact
33 Kemar Lawrence, New York Red Bulls
34 Matt Besler, Sporting Kansas City
35 Federico Higuain, Columbus Crew SC
36 Kwadwo Poku, New York City FC
37 Benny Feilhaber, Sporting Kansas City
38 Fabian Herbers, Philadelphia Union
39 Chris Pontius, Philadelphia Union
40 Sean Franklin, D.C. United
41 Bradley Wright-Phillips, New York Red Bulls
42 C.J. Sapong, Philadelphia Union
43 Matt Polster, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
44 Teal Bunbury, New England Revolution
45 Paulo Nagamura, Sporting Kansas City
46 Steven Gerrard, LA Galaxy
47 Brad Evans, Seattle Sounders FC
48 Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
49 Mix Diskerud, New York City FC
50 Kei Kamara, New England Revolution
51 Jordan Morris, Seattle Sounders FC
52 Roger Espinoza, Sporting Kansas City
53 Ethan Finlay, Columbus Crew SC
54 Juan Agudelo, New England Revolution
55 Evan Bush, Montreal Impact
56 Wil Trapp, Columbus Crew SC
57 Darlington Nagbe, Portland Timbers
58 Fatai Alashe, San Jose Earthquakes
59 Mauro Diaz, FC Dallas
60 Jonathan Osorio, Toronto FC
61 DaMarcus Beasley, Houston Dynamo
62 Frank Lampard, New York City FC
63 Bobby Shuttleworth, New England Revolution
64 Drew Moor, Toronto FC
65 Aurelien Collin, New York Red Bulls
66 Giles Barnes, Houston Dynamo
67 Sebastian Lletget, LA Galaxy
68 Brek Shea, Orlando City
69 Jozy Altidore, Toronto FC
70 Gyasi Zardes, LA Galaxy
71 Chad Marshall, Seattle Sounders FC
72 Atiba Harris, FC Dallas
73 Kennedy Igboananike, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
74 Adrian Winter, Orlando City
75 Clint Dempsey, Seattle Sounders FC
76 Lamar Neagle, D.C. United
77 Diego Fagundez, New England Revolution
78 Fabian Espindola, D.C. United
79 Robbie Keane, LA Galaxy
80 Michael Barrios, FC Dallas
81 Ashley Cole, LA Galaxy
82 Matias Pérez Garcia, San Jose Earthquakes
83 Fanendo Adi, Portland Timbers
84 Ricardo Clark, Houston Dynamo
85 Octavio Rivero, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
86 Khiry Shelton, New York City FC
87 Alan Gordon, LA Galaxy
88 Giovani dos Santos, LA Galaxy
89 Harry Shipp, Montreal Impact
90 Kellyn Acosta, FC Dallas
91 Tim Howard, Colorado Rapids
92 Dom Dwyer, Sporting Kansas City
93 Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City
94 Nick Rimando, Real Salt Lake
95 Diego Valeri, Portland Timbers
96 Fabian Castillo, FC Dallas
97 David Accam, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
98 Cristian Techera, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
99 Chris Wondolowski, San Jose Earthquakes
100 David Villa, New York City FC
Rookie Short Prints
10 cards.
101 Brandon Vincent, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
102 Omar Holness, Real Salt Lake
103 Andrew Tarbell, San Jose Earthquakes
104 Tsubasa Endoh, Toronto FC
105 Julian Buscher, D.C. United
106 Jonathan Campbell, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
107 Jordan McCrary, New England Revolution
108 Cole Seiler, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
109 Rodrigo Saravia, Columbus Crew SC
110 Ben Polk, Portland Timbers
Autographs
2016 All-Star Autographs
14 cards.
ASA-AB Andre Blake, Philadelphia Union
ASA-AP Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
ASA-BV Brandon Vincent, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
ASA-CL Cyle Larin, Orlando City
ASA-DD Didier Drogba, Montreal Impact
ASA-DN Darlington Nagbe, Portland Timbers
ASA-DV David Villa, New York City FC
ASA-IP Ignacio Piatti, Montreal Impact
ASA-JJ Jermaine Jones, Colorado Rapids
ASA-K Kaká, Orlando City
ASA-KB Kyle Beckerman, Real Salt Lake
ASA-KR Keegan Rosenberry, Philadelphia Union
ASA-KW Kendall Waston, Vancouver Whitecaps
ASA-WT Wil Trapp, Columbus Crew SC
Base Autographs
58 cards.
Parallels:
• Green
• Red – /5 (hobby only)
• Purple – 1/1
1 Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC
3 Jack Harrison, New York City FC
4 Dominic Oduro, Montreal Impact
5 Tesho Akindele, FC Dallas
8 Justin Meram, Columbus Crew SC
9 Alvaro Saborio, D.C. United
10 Ignacio Piatti, Montreal Impact
11 Joshua Yaro, Philadelphia Union
12 Keegan Rosenberry, Philadelphia Union
13 Luis Robles, New York Red Bulls
15 Sebastien Le Toux, Philadelphia Union
17 Dillon Powers, Colorado Rapids
20 Tommy Thompson, San Jose Earthquakes
21 Mike Grella, New York Red Bulls
26 Marky Delgado, Toronto FC
30 Robbie Rogers, LA Galaxy
32 Laurent Ciman, Montreal Impact
33 Kemar Lawrence, New York Red Bulls
34 Matt Besler, Sporting Kansas City
35 Federico Higuain, Columbus Crew SC
36 Kwadwo Poku, New York City FC
37 Benny Feilhaber, Sporting Kansas City
38 Fabian Herbers, Philadelphia Union
39 Chris Pontius, Phiadelphia Union
40 Sean Franklin, D.C. United
42 C.J. Sapong, Phiadelphia Union
44 Teal Bunbury, New England Revolution
45 Paulo Nagamura, Sporting Kansas City
48 Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
52 Roger Espinoza, Sporting Kansas City
53 Ethan Finlay, Columbus Crew SC
55 Evan Bush, Montreal Impact
56 Wil Trapp, Columbus Crew SC
58 Fatai Alashe, San Jose Earthquakes
59 Mauro Diaz, FC Dallas
60 Jonathan Osorio, Toronto FC
62 Frank Lampard, New York City FC
63 Bobby Shuttleworth, New England Revolution
64 Drew Moor, Toronto FC
65 Aurelien Collin, New York Red Bulls
67 Sebastian Lletget, LA Galaxy
72 Atiba Harris, FC Dallas
74 Adrian Winter, Orlando City
77 Diego Fagundez, New England Revolution
78 Fabian Espindola, D.C. United
80 Michael Barrios, FC Dallas
81 Ashley Cole, LA Galaxy
82 Matias Pérez Garcia, San Jose Earthquakes
83 Fanendo Adi, Portland Timbers
86 Khiry Shelton, New York City FC
87 Alan Gordon, LA Galaxy
90 Kellyn Acosta, FC Dallas
91 Tim Howard, Colorado Rapids
92 Dom Dwyer, Sporting Kansas City
93 Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City
95 Diego Valeri, Portland Timbers
96 Fabian Castillo, FC Dallas
100 David Villa, New York City FC
Dual Autographs
10 cards.
ADA-CA Fabian Castillo/Kellyn Acosta, FC Dallas
ADA-CP Ignacio Piatti/Laurent Ciman, Montreal Impact
ADA-ES Fabian Espindola/Alvaro Saborio, D.C. United
ADA-GL Mike Grella/Kemar Lawrence, New York Red Bulls
ADA-HY Jack Harrison, New York City FC/Joshua Yaro, Philadelphia Union
ADA-LC Ashley Cole, LA Galaxy/Frank Lampard, New York City FC
ADA-LL Sebastian Lletget/Jeff Larentowicz, LA Galaxy
ADA-PH Tim Howard/Dillon Powers, Colorado Rapids
ADA-VP David Villa/Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
ADA-ZB Matt Besler/Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City
Global Influence Autographs
14 cards.
GI-AC Ashley Cole, LA Galaxy
GI-AP Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
GI-AS Alvaro Saborio, D.C. United
GI-DO Dominic Oduro, Impact Montreal
GI-DV David Villa, New York City FC
GI-FC Fabian Castillo, FC Dallas
GI-FL Frank Lampard, New York City FC
GI-GZ Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City
GI-JO Jonathan Osorio, Toronto FC
GI-KA Kellyn Acosta, FC Dallas
GI-LC Laurent Ciman, Impact Montreal
GI-MD Mauro Diaz, FC Dallas
GI-SG Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC
GI-SLT Sebastien Le Toux, Philadelphia Union
Match Day Die Cut Auto Relics
16 cards.
Parallels:
• Red – /5
• Purple – 1/1
MDAR-AP Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
MDAR-BF Benny Feilhaber, Sporting Kansas City
MDAR-DP Dillon Powers, Colorado Rapids
MDAR-FC Fabian Castillo, FC Dallas
MDAR-FE Fabian Espindola, D.C. United
MDAR-FH Federico Higuain, Columbus Crew SC
MDAR-JO Jonathan Osorio, Toronto FC
MDAR-KA Kellyn Acosta, FC Dallas
MDAR-KL Kemar Lawrence, New York Red Bulls
MDAR-KS Khiry Shelton, New York City FC
MDAR-LC Laurent Ciman, Montreal Impact
MDAR-MD Marky Delgado, Toronto FC
MDAR-MG Mike Grella, New York Red Bulls
MDAR-RR Robbie Rogers, LA Galaxy
MDAR-SL Sebastien Le Toux, Philadelphia Union
MDAR-TB Teal Bunbury, New England Revolution
Memorabilia Cards
Crest Jumbo Relics
45 cards.
Parallels:
• Red Patch – /5
• Red Collar
• Printing Plates Black – 1/1
• Printing Plates Cyan – 1/1
• Printing Plates Magenta – 1/1
• Printing Plates Yellow – 1/1
• Purple ADIDAS – 1/1
• Purple Shield – 1/1
• Purple Team – 1/1
CJR-AP Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
CJR-AS Alvaro Saborio, D.C. United
CJR-BE Brad Evans, Seattle Sounders FC
CJR-BF Benny Feilhaber, Sporting Kansas City
CJR-BWP Bradley Wright-Phillips, New York Red Bulls
CJR-CD Clint Dempsey, Seattle Sounders FC
CJR-CL Cyle Larin, Orlando City
CJR-CW Chris Wondolowski, San Jose Earthquakes
CJR-DA David Accam, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
CJR-DB DaMarcus Beasley, Houston Dynamo
CJR-DC Diego Chara, Portland Timbers
CJR-DD Dom Dwyer, Sporting Kansas City
CJR-DF Diego Fagundez, New England Revolution
CJR-DO Dominic Oduro, Montreal Impact
CJR-DOU David Ousted, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
CJR-DP Dillon Powers, Colorado Rapids
CJR-DV Diego Valeri, Portland Timbers
CJR-EF Ethan Finlay, Columbus Crew SC
CJR-FC Fabian Castillo, FC Dallas
CJR-FE Fabian Espindola, D.C. United
CJR-FH Federico Higuain, Columbus Crew SC
CJR-FL Frank Lampard, New York City FC
CJR-GB Giles Barnes, Houston Dynamo
CJR-GZ Gyasi Zardes, LA Galaxy
CJR-GZU Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City
CJR-JA Jozy Altidore, Toronto FC
CJR-K Kaká, Orlando City
CJR-KA Kellyn Acosta, FC Dallas
CJR-KS Khiry Shelton, New York City FC
CJR-LN Lee Nguyen, New England Revolution
CJR-LS Lloyd Sam, New York Red Bulls
CJR-MB Matt Besler, Sporting Kansas City
CJR-MBR Michael Bradley, Toronto FC
CJR-MD Marky Delgado, Toronto FC
CJR-MG Mike Grella, New York Red Bulls
CJR-MID Mix Diskerud, New York City FC
CJR-ML Matias Laba, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
CJR-QA Quincy Amarikwa, San Jose Earthquakes
CJR-RK Robbie Keane, LA Galaxy
CJR-SC Sam Cronin, Colorado Rapids
CJR-SF Stefan Frei, Seattle Sounders FC
CJR-SG Steven Gerrard, LA Galaxy
CJR-SGI Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC
CJR-SK Sacha Kljestan, New York Red Bulls
CJR-SLT Sebastien Le Toux, Philadelphia Union
Quad Relics
10 cards.
QR-CADA Tesho Akindele, FC Dallas
Mauro Diaz, FC Dallas
Fabian Castillo, FC Dallas
Kellyn Acosta, FC Dallas
QR-CFSO Bobby Shuttleworth, New England Revolution
Stefan Frei, Seattle Sounders FC
Steve Clark, Columbus Crew SC
David Ousted, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
QR-DAZB Michael Bradley, Toronto FC
Clint Dempsey, Seattle Sounders FC
Gyasi Zardes, LA Galaxy
Jozy Altidore, Toronto FC
QR-ESRH Fabian Espindola, D.C. United
Alvaro Saborio, D.C. United
Bill Hamid, D.C. United
Chris Rolfe, D.C. United
QR-KZGL Sebastian Lletget, LA Galaxy
Steven Gerrard, LA Galaxy
Robbie Keane, LA Galaxy
Gyasi Zardes, LA Galaxy
QR-LKSH Cristian Higuita, Orlando City
Brek Shea, Orlando City
Cyle Larin, Orlando City
Kaká, Orlando City
QR-NAFD Charlie Davies, New England Revolution
Diego Fagundez, New England Revolution
Lee Nguyen, New England Revolution
Juan Agudelo, New England Revolution
QR-RLMO David Ousted, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Pedro Morales, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Octavio Rivero, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Matias Laba, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
QR-SPDP Kwadwo Poku, New York City FC
Mix Diskerud, New York City FC
Khiry Shelton, New York City FC
Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
QR-WASB David Bingham, San Jose Earthquakes
Shea Salinas, San Jose Earthquakes
Chris Wondolowski, San Jose Earthquakes
Quincy Amarikwa, San Jose Earthquakes
Inserts
Global Influence
29 cards.
GI-AC Ashley Cole, LA Galaxy
GI-AP Andrea Pirlo, New York City FC
GI-AS Álvaro Saborío, D.C. United
GI-BWP Bradley Wright-Phillips, New York Red Bulls
GI-CD Clint Dempsey, Seattle Sounders FC
GI-CT Cristian Techera, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
GI-DA David Accam, Chicago Fire Soccer Club
GI-DD Didier Drogba, Impact Montreal
GI-DM Darren Mattocks, Portland Timbers
GI-DO Dominic Oduro, Impact Montreal
GI-DV David Villa, New York City FC
GI-DVA Diego Valeri, Portland Timbers
GI-FC Fabian Castillo, FC Dallas
GI-FL Frank Lampard, New York City FC
GI-GD Giovani dos Santos, LA Galaxy
GI-GZ Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City
GI-JA Jozy Altidore, Toronto FC
GI-JO Jonathan Osorio, Toronto FC
GI-JP Joao Plata, Real Salt Lake
GI-K Kaká, Orlando City
GI-KA Kellyn Acosta, FC Dallas
GI-KK Kei Kamara, New England Revolution
GI-LC Laurent Ciman, Impact Montreal
GI-MD Mauro Diaz, FC Dallas
GI-PM Pedro Morales, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
GI-RK Robbie Keane, LA Galaxy
GI-SG Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC
GI-SGE Steven Gerrard, LA Galaxy
GI-SLT Sebastien Le Toux, Philadelphia Union
Golazo
15 cards.
Parallels:
• Green
• Red – /5 (hobby only)
• Printing Plates Black – 1/1
• Printing Plates Cyan – 1/1
• Printing Plates Magenta – 1/1
• Printing Plates Yellow – 1/1
• Purple – 1/1
GOL-CDA Charlie Davies, New England Revolution
GOL-CDE Clint Dempsey, Seattle Sounders FC
GOL-CL Cyle Larin, Orlando City
GOL-CP Chris Pontius, Philadelphia Union
GOL-DD Dom Dwyer, Sporting Kansas City
GOL-FC Fabian Castillo, FC Dallas
GOL-FM Felipe Martins, New York Red Bulls
GOL-JP Joao Plata, Real Salt Lake
GOL-KK Kei Kamara, New England Revolution
GOL-KR Kelyn Rowe, New England Revolution
GOL-MM Mike Magee, LA Galaxy
GOL-MU Maximiliano Urruti, FC Dallas
GOL-RC Ricardo Clark, Houston Dynamo
GOL-SG Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC
GOL-TM Thomas McNamara, New York City FC
KICK Exclusive Redemption Cards
10 cards.
Brad Evans, Seattle Sounders
Charlie Davies, New England Revolution
Gyasi Zardes, LA Galaxy
Brek Shea, Orlando City
Andoni Iraola, New York City FC
Michael Bradley, Toronto FC
Didier Drogba, Montreal Impact
Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City
Fanendo Adi, Portland Timbers
Clint Dempsey, Seattle Sounders FC
Comments? Questions? Contact Ryan Cracknell on Twitter @tradercracks.
looks better then last year