2024 Parkside NWSL Vol. 1 Soccer

2024 Parkside NWSL Vol. 1 Soccer opens with a 200-card base set built around current NWSL names, newer arrivals, and a wide spread of inserts. Collectors can choose between standard base collecting, numbered parallels, SP image variations, autograph chasing, and the set’s small relic presence, with several insert themes that range from player-focused to fan-voted.

Base set and player focus

The core release is a 200-card base set that blends established stars with rookies. Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith, and Trinity Rodman are named among the veteran anchors, while Croix Bethune and Gisele Thompson appear among the rookies. That mix gives the set a straightforward collecting shape: it can be built as a broad NWSL snapshot, or approached as a targeted player run if you want to stay centered on a few names.

The base design also has a parallel ladder that gives collectors several ways to sort their copies. Confirmed base parallels include Black and White, Foil, Shimmer numbered to 100, Purple numbered to 10, and Gold as 1/1. That makes the set appealing to collectors who like to separate standard cards from lower-numbered color matches without needing to chase only the rarest tier.

Image variations and short-printed cards

More than 30 players also have different-image variations marked SP on the card number. These are limited to 100 copies each, which makes them a useful collecting lane for people who enjoy sorting out alternate looks rather than focusing only on serial-numbered parallels. Because the SP label is part of the identification, they add another layer to player collecting without changing the base structure of the release.

For a collector building by team favorite or by player, the variations matter because they create a second version of selected subjects. That can be a simple way to deepen a personal run: one copy for the base line, and if a player is among the SP subjects, a separate chase for the alternate image. Since more than 30 players are included in that group, there is enough spread to make the category meaningful without turning the set into a pure short-print hunt.

Autographs and relics

Signatures are a major part of the release. Nearly 30 players signed for the set, giving autograph collectors a broad spread of names rather than a single narrow signing group. Sophia Smith also has Golden Boot Signatures cards numbered to 200, which gives that subject a distinct autograph branch inside the product.

Relics are present as well, with Alyssa Thompson and Penelope Hocking named in that category. Their relic cards have base versions numbered to 189 plus Silver numbered to 10 and Gold as 1/1 parallels. That keeps the hit mix varied: autograph collectors have a large player group to follow, while memorabilia collectors have a smaller, clearly defined lane. If you like picking a direction before you start, this set supports that choice cleanly, whether you prefer signatures, relics, or a mix of both.

Insert themes and fan-driven choices

The insert lineup is broad, with more than a dozen different themes. Confirmed names include Eternal, 21 Flowers, Stadiumscapes, Beachwood, Hyped, Focus, Draft, Blits, Look Book, Astral, Promising Prospects, Teammates, and Ultimate Team Fan Vote. That variety gives the release a strong thematic identity, with some inserts focused on players and others leaning into design or scene-based ideas.

A few inserts have specific numbering that helps collectors prioritize. An Eternal card of Alyssa Naeher is numbered to 100, while 21 Flowers cards are numbered to 200. The fan-voted Ultimate Team Fan Vote also adds a community angle to the set’s insert story. Retail-exclusive Vintage rounds out the checklist, so collectors who enjoy format-specific chasing have one more lane to watch. For a hobbyist, the practical choice is simple: build the base set, follow a favorite insert theme, or concentrate on the player names and low-numbered cards that fit your own NWSL collecting style.