Soccer Trading Pins
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We back everything we sell with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We offer a full range of pin options, styles and sizes to enable you get the exact design you want. You can count on Trading Pins Direct for all your custom soccer pin needs!
| Size | 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 2000 |
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| 1.25" | $3.17 | $2.62 | $1.83 | $1.27 | $1.14 | $1.01 | $0.99 |
| 1.5" | $3.40 | $2.85 | $2.05 | $1.54 | $1.46 | $1.25 | $1.15 |
| 1.75" | $3.58 | $3.20 | $2.50 | $1.90 | $1.83 | $1.54 | $1.36 |
| 2" | $4.02 | $3.35 | $2.77 | $2.17 | $2.01 | $1.78 | $1.68 |
| 2.25" | $5.64 | $4.24 | $3.58 | $2.81 | $2.60 | $2.52 | $2.23 |
| 2.5" | $6.40 | $4.70 | $4.32 | $3.58 | $3.35 | $3.27 | $2.97 |
| 2.75" | $7.16 | $5.50 | $4.91 | $4.16 | $3.93 | $3.83 | $3.51 |
| 3.00" | $7.92 | $6.31 | $5.49 | $4.72 | $4.49 | $4.37 | $4.05 |
Soccer Pins for Club and Recreation Teams
Trading pins are growing in youth soccer culture, especially at competitive club tournaments. Events like Disney Soccer Showcase, Surf Cup, Dallas Cup, and state cup championships see increasing pin activity as teams from across the country compete.
Club teams use pins to commemorate tournament participation and celebrate league championships. Rec leagues create pins for end-of-season tournaments. Parents treasure them as affordable keepsakes capturing specific seasons and teams.
Shield Designs and Soccer Elements
Shield shapes dominate soccer pin designs, mimicking iconic professional club crests from Premier League to MLS. Add soccer balls with realistic pentagon patterns, flames, and motion lines. Player silhouettes dribbling, shooting, or celebrating add dynamic energy.
Incorporate your club logo, mascot, or state outline for geographic pride. Glitter enamel in team colors creates eye-catching effects. Add tournament logos, division levels (U10, U12), and team mottos for personalization.
Choosing the Right Size
For U6-U8 recreation teams: Choose 1.25 inch pins. Simple, affordable designs perfect for large rec league rosters.
For U9-U12 club teams: The 1.5 inch size is most popular. Room for shield shapes, player silhouettes, and team details while staying budget-friendly.
For U13-U19 travel teams: Teams often prefer 1.75-2 inch pins for intricate shield designs and detailed mascots.
Quantity guide: Most soccer teams order 100-150 pins. Small-sided teams (8-10 players) order 100 pins. Full-roster clubs (15-18 players) order 150 pins with extras for coaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are trading pins popular at youth soccer tournaments?
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Yes! Trading pins are becoming increasingly popular at youth soccer tournaments, especially at major events like Disney Soccer Showcase, Surf Cup, and state cup championships. While soccer pin trading isn't as widespread as in baseball, many competitive club teams and tournament organizers embrace pins as a way to commemorate events and build team camaraderie. Travel soccer teams attending multi-day tournaments often order 100-150 pins for trading and team keepsakes.
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What design elements work best for soccer pins?
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Popular soccer pin designs feature soccer balls with motion effects, player silhouettes in action (kicking, dribbling, heading), goal nets, cleats, and team mascots. Shield shapes are extremely popular in soccer, mimicking professional club crests. Many teams incorporate their club logo, state outline, or city skyline. Team colors should be prominent, often with glitter enamel backgrounds. For travel teams, tournament names and years are common additions. The design should convey motion, teamwork, and competitive spirit.
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Can I add player names or numbers to soccer pins?
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Absolutely! Many soccer teams add player names or jersey numbers around the pin border or on individual danglers. This is popular for tournament commemorative pins where teams want to remember their specific roster. For U10-U12 teams with 12-15 players, names can fit around the border. For larger squads, jersey numbers work better and keep text legible. Tournament-specific pins with player names become treasured keepsakes marking that season.
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What size soccer pins should we order?
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For youth recreation leagues (U6-U8), 1.25 inch pins are perfect—simple and affordable. Competitive club teams (U9-U12) typically choose 1.5 inch pins, the most popular size that balances detail with cost. Older travel teams (U13-U19) often prefer 1.75-2 inch pins for more intricate designs and shield shapes. The 1.5 inch size works well for most youth soccer teams, providing enough space for team names, soccer balls, and basic player information while remaining budget-friendly.
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How many pins do soccer teams typically order?
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Most youth soccer teams order 100-150 pins. For small-sided teams (8-10 players), 100 pins provide 10-12 pins per player. Standard 11v11 teams (15-18 players) typically order 150 pins, giving each player 8-10 pins. Unlike baseball where trading is universal, soccer pin culture varies by region and tournament, so many teams start with smaller quantities primarily for team bonding and keepsakes, with extras for trading if the opportunity arises.
