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Authentic Washington Federals Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.

The Washington Federals were the USFL's hardest-luck franchise — a 1983–1984 D.C. team that played at RFK Stadium and lost more games than any club in the spring league's brief history. The Royal Retros Federals collection brings their red-white-and-blue D.C. era back with throwback jerseys, hats, and tees built the way the spring-football faithful remember them. Free name and number on most styles. Sizes S–5XL.

What You Can Shop

Washington Federals Jerseys, Hats, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Sweatshirts — USFL-style mesh and twill football jerseys, snapback and unstructured Federals caps, soft cotton tees, and pullover hoodies. Free name and number customization on most jerseys. Sizes S–5XL.

Why Royal Retros Is the Home of Washington Federals Gear

• Officially licensed USFL throwback apparel.
• Free name and number customization on most jerseys.
• Period-correct red, white, and blue colorway and 1983–1984 USFL detailing.
• Sizes S–5XL.

Quick Buying Questions

What sizes are available?

Small through 5XL on most styles.

Can I customize?

Yes — most jerseys include free name and number. Custom items are final sale.

Is this officially licensed?

Yes. Royal Retros holds the licensing required to make USFL throwbacks.

How long will my order take?

Stock items ship within a few business days. Custom jerseys typically take 2–3 weeks because each one is sewn to order.

About the Washington Federals

The Federals were one of the USFL's twelve original franchises in 1983, owned by Washington attorney Berl Bernhard and coached by Ray Jauch. With Mike Hohensee at quarterback and dynamic receiver Joey Walters as the team's best offensive weapon, the Federals were supposed to give the nation's capital a viable spring alternative to the NFL's Redskins. They opened by losing six games in a row, finished 4–14, and consistently drew under 14,000 to RFK Stadium — the worst attendance in the league.

The 1984 season was even rougher. Coach Dick Bielski took over, but the Federals went 3–15 and again finished last in the East. Walters led the league in receptions but had little support. Bernhard sold the franchise after 1984 and the team relocated to Florida as the Orlando Renegades for 1985. Despite the on-field misery, the Federals merchandise has aged into something fans actively seek out — a charmingly bad team in a charmingly doomed league, in a city that has always loved its underdogs.

Washington Federals at Royal Retros — Authentic Throwbacks. Custom Names & Numbers. Sizes S–5XL.