2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition Checklist
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated September 9, 2026 · Big Apple Collects
The 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition checklist includes 200 base cards, 38 rookies, and 2 insert sets with 15 parallel variations.
2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition delivers the chrome treatment to Major League Soccer with a 200-card base set. The set features 38 rookie cards including top prospects Caden Clark, Paxten Aaronson, and Ayo Akinola. Chrome MLS Sapphire includes autograph parallels of base cards and rookie image variations, plus two insert sets: Big City Strikers and Future Stars. The parallel rainbow spans from unnumbered Refractors through Teal /299, Purple /250, Aqua /199, Blue /150, Green /99, Gold /50, Orange /25, Black /10, Red /5, FrozenFractor /5, down to the coveted Superfractor 1/1.
What to chase: Chase the rookie cards of emerging MLS talent like midfielder Caden Clark, attacking midfielder Paxten Aaronson, and striker Ayo Akinola. The autograph parallels feature key veterans and rookies including Clark, Ricardo Pepi, and Handwalla Bwana. The Big City Strikers insert highlights MLS's top goal scorers while Future Stars showcases the league's rising talent. The numbered parallel tiers collectors pursue include Gold /50, Black /10, Red /5, and the ultimate Superfractor 1/1.
2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition Base Set
Base38 of 200 cards
| # | Player | Team | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Santiago SosaRC | Atlanta United FC | |
| 72 | Paxten AaronsonRC | Philadelphia Union | |
| 74 | Ayo AkinolaRC | Toronto FC | |
| 103 | Andrés PereaRC | Orlando City SC | |
| 115 | Caden ClarkRC | New York Red Bulls | |
| 126 | Ian HoffmannRC | Houston Dynamo | |
| 129 | Handwalla BwanaRC | Nashville SC | |
| 130 | Michael HallidayRC | Orlando City SC | |
| 131 | Álvaro BarrealRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 135 | Mustafa KizzaRC | Club de Foot Montréal | |
| 136 | BrennerRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 137 | Carlos TeránRC | Chicago Fire FC | |
| 139 | Daniel PereiraRC | Austin FC | |
| 145 | Dru YearwoodRC | New York Red Bulls | |
| 154 | Julian AraujoRC | LA Galaxy | |
| 155 | Julián CarranzaRC | Inter Miami CF | |
| 157 | Claudio BravoRC | Portland Timbers | |
| 160 | Kwadwo OpokuRC | LAFC | |
| 162 | Franko KovacevicRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 168 | Christian TorresRC | LAFC | |
| 177 | Mustafa KizzaRC | Club de Foot Montréal | |
| 178 | David OchoaRC | Real Salt Lake | |
| 179 | Andrés PereaRC | Orlando City SC | |
| 182 | Álvaro BarrealRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 183 | Carlos TeránRC | Chicago Fire | |
| 184 | Dayne St. ClairRC | Minnesota United | |
| 185 | BrennerRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 186 | Caden ClarkRC | New York Red Bulls | |
| 187 | Daniel PereiraRC | Austin FC | |
| 188 | Alexander AlvaradoRC | Orlando City SC | |
| 189 | Santiago SosaRC | Atlanta United FC | |
| 190 | Michael HallidayRC | Orlando City SC | |
| 191 | Christian TorresRC | LAFC | |
| 192 | Handwalla BwanaRC | Nashville SC | |
| 196 | Dru YearwoodRC | New York Red Bulls | |
| 197 | Franko KovačevićRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 199 | Paxten AaronsonRC | Philadelphia Union | |
| 200 | Kwadwo OpokuRC | LAFC |
2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition Variations
Base Cards Rookie Image Variation15 of 15 cards
| # | Player | Team | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Santiago SosaRC | Atlanta United FC | |
| 72 | Paxten AaronsonRC | Philadelphia Union | |
| 74 | Ayo AkinolaRC | Toronto FC | |
| 115 | Caden ClarkRC | New York Red Bulls | |
| 129 | Handwalla BwanaRC | Nashville SC | |
| 130 | Michael HallidayRC | Orlando City SC | |
| 131 | Álvaro BarrealRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 135 | Mustafa KizzaRC | Club de Foot Montréal | |
| 136 | BrennerRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 137 | Carlos TeránRC | Chicago Fire | |
| 145 | Dru YearwoodRC | New York Red Bulls | |
| 155 | Julián CarranzaRC | Inter Miami CF | |
| 160 | Kwadwo OpokuRC | LAFC | |
| 162 | Franko KovačevićRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 168 | Christian TorresRC | LAFC |
2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition Autographs
Base Cards Autograph Parallel7 of 29 cards
| # | Player | Team | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | Caden ClarkRC | New York Red Bulls | |
| 129 | Handwalla BwanaRC | Nashville SC | |
| 130 | Michael HallidayRC | Orlando City SC | |
| 135 | Mustafa KizzaRC | Club de Foot Montréal | |
| 136 | BrennerRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 160 | Kwadwo OpokuRC | LAFC | |
| 168 | Christian TorresRC | LAFC |
Pitch Prodigies Autograph Parallel5 of 6 cards
| # | Player | Team | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | Dayne St. ClairRC | Minnesota United | |
| 185 | BrennerRC | FC Cincinnati | |
| 186 | Caden ClarkRC | New York Red Bulls | |
| 190 | Michael HallidayRC | Orlando City SC | |
| 191 | Christian TorresRC | LAFC |
2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition Inserts
Big City Strikers1 of 20 cards
| # | Player | Team | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCS-19 | Caden ClarkRC | New York Red Bulls |
Checklist data sourced from official manufacturer releases. Subject to change. Cards with scans link to full pages with images and pricing. · Official PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards are in the 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition base set?
The 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition base set contains 200 cards.
How many rookie cards are in 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition?
There are 38 rookie cards in the 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition base set, including Santiago Sosa, Paxten Aaronson, Ayo Akinola, Andrés Perea, Caden Clark.
What parallels are available in 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition?
2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition includes 1 parallel variations: Base Cards Rookie Image Variation.
What autograph sets are in 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition?
2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition features 2 autograph sets: Base Cards Autograph Parallel, Pitch Prodigies Autograph Parallel.
What insert sets are in 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition?
The set features 2 insert sets: Big City Strikers, Future Stars.
Where can I find 2021 Topps Chrome MLS Sapphire Edition card images?
Cards marked with a scan thumbnail in the checklist above link to full card pages with front and back images, pricing data, and related cards.