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UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES LICENSE WITH U.S. SOCCER TO PRODUCE MEMORABILIA FOR MEN’S & WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAMS

Carlsbad, CA (June 16, 2026) – Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, is now the official home for premium and authentic memorabilia for the USMNT and USWNT. The new license with U.S. Soccer paired with the new U.S. National Soccer Team Player’s Association license expands Upper Deck’s presence in the global soccer collectibles market and extends its growth across sports. Through officially licensed Upper Deck Authenticated memorabilia, fans will have new ways to connect with some of soccer’s most celebrated athletes and commemorate their career-high moments through lasting collectibles, including Upper Deck spokesperson and former USWNT captain, Alex Morgan. 

“Upper Deck has proudly supported the sport of soccer for more than 30 years – from our first ‘Upper Deck World Cup’ trading card set that released in 1993, to recently adding Alex Morgan, one of the greatest players to ever take the pitch, as an Upper Deck exclusive spokesperson,” said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. “This collaboration not only reflects the growth of soccer in North America but reinforces our commitment to honoring American soccer’s greatest athletes while bringing fans closer to the team and players they love.” 

To mark the start of the relationship, Upper Deck Authenticated is launching dedicated memorabilia collections for Alex Morgan and Trinity Rodman. Each collection will feature a curated selection of signed memorabilia, celebrating both Morgan’s legacy as one of the most iconic figures in women’s soccer alongside Rodman’s emergence as one of the game’s most exciting young stars. As part of the launch, a dual-signed print, ‘American Glory’, will be available, highlighting Morgan and Rodman sharing the pitch as part of the USWNT. 

Morgan’s new collection focuses on her time representing the United States. Signed and inscribed jerseys tell the story of her time playing on the sport’s biggest stages as a member of the USWNT, including “2x US Soccer POY” and “123 Career Goals” inscriptions. Signed Team USA Olympics canvas posters, and a signed USWNT warm-up jacket are also featured in the latest drop. As an Upper Deck exclusive spokesperson, Morgan represents a natural starting point as the collectibles leader becomes the official home for U.S. Soccer memorabilia. 

One of the most popular and electrifying personalities in soccer, Trinity Rodman’s first UDA collection captures the exciting and historic start to her career. The pre-order launch features several signed USWNT home and away jerseys, as well as multiple signed prints spotlighting significant moments in her career so far playing for Team USA, including winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Collectors and soccer fans can find the latest information on upcoming U.S. Soccer memorabilia at UpperDeck.com. 

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About Upper Deck 

Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation, and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors of all kinds. 

Find more information at www.upperdeck.com or follow us on Facebook (/UpperDeck,/UpperDeckEnt), Instagram (UpperDeckSports,UpperDeckEnt), X (formerly known as Twitter) (UpperDeckSports,UpperDeckEnt), and YouTube (UDvids). 

About U.S. Soccer 

Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused in three areas: Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and pro leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision.  

Media Contact: 

Nicole Curro, nicole@carvecomms.com

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The Hunt Begins: Be a Part of History as Neopets Battledome TCG Announces Its First Numbered Card

The Two-of-Two Ring

The Ye Olde Fishing Vortex follows a Neopets journey to the Underwater Fishing Cavern with hopes of reeling in The Two Ring, and we wanted to pay tribute to the Ring by creating a two-of-two unique Neopets Battledome Trading Card Game card. The most iconic element of the Ye olde Fishing Vortex is the Two Ring itself: the treasure and temptation, “A slight upgrade” of power.

And so, as part of an extraordinarily rare and exciting promotion only for the Neopets Battledome TCG Curse of Maraqua set, we made two such cards.

© 2026 The Upper Deck Company. © Neopets 1999-2026 All Rights Reserved. 

Only two copies of this artwork and rarity exist in the entire world. We wanted to create the ultimate chase item for the most dedicated collectors. This full art numbered 1 to 2 card showcases stunning artwork by Jessica Geis and is printed on dazzling rainbow foil board with Spot UV treatment. It is sealed with gold Scodix numbering. The serialized Two Ring Cards also feature the Maractite blue hot foil stamped card name and cost. This is a distinguishing characteristic of the new card rarity, Maractite Rare, debuting in Curse of Maraqua, and is featured on several other cards in this set.

© 2026 The Upper Deck Company. © Neopets 1999-2026 All Rights Reserved. 

Not everyone can handle the powers of the numbered The Two Ring. You can also collect The Two Ring in Rare and Maractite Rare. Rarity and artwork are the only differences between these cards.

The Two Ring serialized cards will be entering circulation with the upcoming release of the Neopets Battledome TCG Curse of Maraqua Booster Box! Will you be one of the two to pull the card and make history?

Stay up to date on all things Neopets Battledome TCG and watch these teasers get revealed by following our socials!  

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UPPER DECK ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH THE GRATEFUL DEAD, FIRST TRADING CARD SET

Carlsbad, CA (Feb. 26, 2026) — Upper Deck, the worldwide leader in sports and entertainment collectibles, today announced a collaboration with one of the most popular bands in music history – the Grateful Dead. A legendary group that has spanned generations, the Grateful Dead has inspired some of the most passionate fans of all time. Now, Dead Heads and music fans around the world can interact with the band through collectibles from Upper Deck, highlighted initially by a newly released trading card set that celebrates the band’s 60th Anniversary. 

“We’re incredibly excited to collaborate with one of the most celebrated bands to ever take the stage, and give music fans another way to connect with the Grateful Dead,” said Travis Rhea, Director of Entertainment Brands at Upper Deck. “In addition to amazing, iconic music, the Grateful Dead are known for vibrant colors and incredible visuals, perfect for music trading cards. They also have one of the most dedicated fanbases the industry has ever seen, so we can’t wait for Dead Heads to get their hands on our Grateful Dead collectibles.” 

‘The Grateful Dead – 60 Years So Far… A Visual Trip’ trading card set spans the band’s rich 60-year history. Each box includes a full 50-card base set collection of Grateful Dead iconography, classic characters, and show posters, with an additional five cards that could be serial-numbered hits, themed inserts, or an autograph card. Fans can look forward to familiar Grateful Dead symbols, including the famous Dancing Bears and Uncle Sam. Visuals featured on 1-of-1 High Potency Purple variants and Dancing Parallels will be recognizable to long-time Dead Heads. And for band historians, ‘Transmissions from Dave’s Desk’ illustrates the work of official archivist, producer, and legacy manager David Lemieux. It features artwork, set lists, and show-facts from the first 50 ‘Dave’s Picks’ albums. Collectors also have the chance to pull parallel cards autographed by Lemieux himself – each numbered to five. 

“I’ve dedicated much of my life to showcasing the joy that the Grateful Dead spread through their music, so working with Upper Deck to translate that journey into trading cards has been really special,” said Lemieux. “From characters that have become synonymous with the band to tour posters that are a trip through time, there is so much for Dead Heads to enjoy in this set.” 

The Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary trading card set is available now – and this is just the beginning of the collaboration between Upper Deck and the Grateful Dead. Fans can look forward to many ways to collect the Grateful Dead – including future trading card sets with different card technologies and original art, as well as gallery prints, and more. For more information, visit www.UpperDeck.com. 

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About the Grateful Dead 

The Grateful Dead is a social and musical phenomenon that grew into a genuine American treasure. In 1965, an entire generation was linked together by common ideals, gathering by the hundreds and thousands. This movement created a seamless connection between the band and its fans. As the band toured, Dead Heads would follow. Not because it was a part of popular culture but because it is a true counterculture that exists to this very day-one that earnestly believes in the value of its beliefs. By 1995, the Grateful Dead had attracted the most concertgoers in the history of the music business, and today remains one of the all-time leaders in concert ticket sales. Eventually, the caravan evolved into a community with various artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs supplying a growing demand for merchandise that connected them to the music with their final tally being 2,318 total concerts. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and received a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007, commemorated in the 47th class of the Kennedy Center Honorees, as well as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year honored at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards. The Grateful Dead celebrated their 66th Top 40 album on the Billboard chart —a feat no other artist has achieved —claiming the Guinness World Records title for the most Top 40 albums charted on the US Billboard 200. 

About Upper Deck 

Upper Deck is a global entertainment company creating trading cards, memorabilia, collectibles, games, and online platforms that deliver the experiences collectors crave. Upper Deck has set the unmatched industry standard for quality, authenticity, and innovation and continues to bring generations of fans closer to their favorite athletes and characters with unique and authentic sports and entertainment product offerings, as well as its digital trading ecosystem. The company prides itself on creating collectibles that produce invaluable experiences for sports and entertainment’s most dedicated and loyal fans, with a goal to deliver excellence to the community across the most coveted properties as a means to develop memorable moments for collectors of all kinds. 

Find more information at www.upperdeck.com or follow us on Facebook (UpperDeck), Instagram (UpperDeckSports, UpperDeckEnt), and X (@UpperDeckSports), and YouTube (UDvids). 

Media Contact: 
Nicole Brief-Curro, nicole@carvecomms.com

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