Trading cards, once reserved for baseball and basketball players, are now featuring the superstars of women’s soccer. Thanks to Matt Peek and Eric Christensen, Co-Founders of Parkside Trading Cards, collectors and players can now buy their heroes in the trading card space. And why shouldn’t they? Women’s soccer has never been cooler, and the world has finally caught on. It’s no surprise that collectors are clamoring for cards of legends like Marta and Sinclair and budding stars like Trinity Rodman and Sophia Smith.
Parkside is creating trading cards that are not just collectibles, but also a way to remember some of the most impactful moments and players in women’s soccer. He attributes trading cards to music, a keepsake that takes you back to a special time. When young players are at NWSL games, holding their Parkside trading cards out for players to sign them, that is what it’s all about. “It’s this connection, says Matt. “It’s this moment where you can inspire greatness in someone one by letting them have a brief experience with greatness.”
And they’re having fun with it. Their high-end product, the luxurious linen vibe of the Paramount series, is truly a thing of beauty. They’ve also gone digital, launching their…
