This match-used jersey was worn and personally hand-signed by John McCarthy during the 2020 MLS season. It is officially licensed by the Major League Soccer and comes with a certificate of authenticity and hologram from Fanatics Authentic. To ensure authenticity, the item can be verified online using the Certificate of Authenticity's unique alpha-numeric code. This process helps to ensure that the product purchased is authentic and eliminates any possibility of duplication or fraud.