February 15, 2023 10:56 PM EST
Charlotte FC Unveils ‘Crown Jewel’ Kit
Charlotte’s new secondary kit is…very purple.
Here’s what they have to say about it: “Built out of the city’s will to progress. Sustained by the pride of the people in our community. We are made up of only one person.” not made by the beauty of the collective, we are not here, ready to cut old but new nobility into the fabric of our city. It is measured by their impact on each other.
February 15, 2023 5:43 p.m. EST
Felipe Cardenas New Top 3
Favorite drop of the day:
1) NYCFC
2) Portland
3) Red Bull
Staff Writer, MLS
February 15, 2023 5:39 p.m. EST
Pablo Maurer’s Top 3 New Releases
My favorite of today’s new kits:
1) NYCFC
2) Austin
3) Portland
Staff Writer, MLS
February 15, 2023 2:54 PM EST
Seattle Sounders unveil Bruce Lee uniforms
Following the success of Sounders’ Jimi Hendrix kit, the club introduces another celebrity-themed kit for Bruce Lee, who lives in Seattle but doesn’t have much to do with it.
From the club’s announcement: “In 2023, on the 50th anniversary of his untimely death and his final world-famous film, Enter the Dragon, Sounders FC will celebrate the life and life of Bruce Lee with a community kit. Celebrating a legacy: Inspired by his lasting impact, Bruce Lee Kitt honors his philosophies and values shared by our club and city.
“The yellow accent of the sunbeam symbolizes the ‘center of everything’ and is associated with nature, balance and heroism. A hand-painted dragon design emblazoned across the jersey represents strength and power. Bruce’s official signature is the dragon symbol. ”
February 15, 2023 1:33 p.m. EST
Portland Timbers announce “Portland Plaid” kit
Plaid isn’t a look typically associated with sports uniforms, but we’re talking Portland here.A place where plaid is a way of life.
“The Timbers ‘Portland Plaid’ kit brings together ponderosa, shadow green and gold in a plaid jacket, reflecting the close relationship between the club and the community,” says the club. “His 16th jersey for the club, the Portland Plaid, symbolizes kinship. .”
February 15, 2023 1:20 p.m. EST
Houston Dynamo Unveils ‘El Sol’ Kit
Houston’s new home kit pays tribute to one of the inevitable things about summer in Texas: the sun.
“El Sol celebrates the energy, light and guidance from the sun with a Texas twist,” says the club. “The Luminous kit marks a moment in rich orange tones that reflect the next chapter of his two-time MLS Cup champion.”
Associate Editor, US Soccer
February 15, 2023 12:35 PM EST
Philadelphia Union drops ‘For Philly’ kit
“Inspired by Union’s 2019 playoff run, the 2023 Secondary kit draws from that postseason’s memorable catchphrase ‘Philly or nothing’ and features a camouflage pattern that reflects the intensity with which the team approached every game. It has a creative look that will make you stand out,” says Crabbe. .
If you’re wondering how painful last year’s MLS Cup loss was, here’s the answer. So much so that they take their inspiration from the 2019 playoffs (which ended in the conference semifinals) rather than his MLS Cup debut. .
February 15, 2023 12:29 PM EST
Atlanta United Unveils ‘The 17s Kit’
Atlanta United will focus on their fans with this new home kit.
“The 17s kit is dedicated to the supporters of the club known as ’17s’,” says the club. “The number 17 symbolizes Atlanta United’s 2017 season and was reserved for supporters prior to the club’s debut match, and will never be worn by any Atlanta United player.
“The 17’s kit features Atlanta United’s iconic five-stripes black and red echoing the club crest. Gold accents frame the sides of the shirt and a single gold band runs down the collar. symbolizing the excellence and trophy life of Atlanta United, the jocktag echoes supporters’ chants of ‘We are the A’ and ‘United 17’ appears behind the neck. , celebrate the unity of the club with its supporters.
This kit is for our supporters.
For today’s and new.
This kit is for you.𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆…𝐓𝐇𝐄𝟏𝟕𝐬 pic.twitter.com/eT1x81yRFN
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023 11:54 am EST
Austin FC Unveils ‘Las Voces’ Kit
Gone are the classic vertical stripes of Austin FC’s first home kit, replacing all sorts of vertical stripes all at once.
Austin FC said, “Featuring multiple verde and black patterns, the club’s new primary look establishes Austin’s unique perspective on voices coming from across Austin and across the Austin FC community.
A cutting-edge look or the work of the world’s most indecisive designer? You decide.
February 15, 2023 11:45 am EST
Colorado Rapids Unveil ‘New Day’ Kit
The adidas and MLS teams no longer have an excuse to go with a mid design. It is inspired by local artists creating unique angular designs. Even better, they are named and designed to fight stigma and raise awareness of mental health.
For years, leagues and makers have been told their creatives are limited by timeline constraints.
Staff Writer, MLS
February 15, 2023 10:51 am EST
FC Cincinnati Unveils ‘River’ Kit
you know what’s cool river.
Ask FC Cincinnati:
“FC Cincinnati’s 2023 Primary Kit pays tribute to the Ohio River,” declares the club. “Cincinnati was founded on the banks of ‘Mighty He Ohio.’ It is a symbol of power, evolution, and the ever-changing landscape of the dynamic Queen City. It represents Cincinnati’s literal philosophical movement.” .”
February 15, 2023 10:45 am EST
What goes with the New York Red Bulls… high-fashion tie-dye?
For the new away kit, Red Bulls teamed up with luxury sportswear designer Daniel Patrick for a streetwear vibe.
“Patrick took his iconic tie-dye process to the kit and added an aspect of motion,” says Crabbe. “The kit is inspired by many kits around the world and Patrick wanted to change his palette of colors more than what is seen at his MLS club.”
“Kit is inspired by many kits around the world” is indeed a collection of words.
Staff Writer, MLS
February 15, 2023 10:39 am EST
Columbus Crew Unveils ‘VeloCITY’ Kit
The crew is bringing a rare black away kit this year. Club explains: Not only will we lead with speed, but we will continue to push forward and stay united with a clear direction both on and off the pitch. ”
In the video below, the lights behind the shirt appear to be moving fast, but what about the shirt itself? you know…
February 15, 2023 10:24 am EST
New England Revolution Unveils ‘Defiance’ Kit
Revs have a new away kit, featuring a striped design element called ‘strikethrough’.
“The Revolution’s new Defiance kit features a white jersey with red shorts, red socks and red trim along the shoulders and sleeves,” says Club. “The shirt design is highlighted by a bold red ‘strike through’ that embodies New England’s famous positive spirit of defiance. Revolution is the ultimate act of defiance, and the club’s new kit represents the American Revolution.” It celebrates the resilient spirit that inspired the The kit’s design also recalls the red ‘strikethrough’ on Revolution’s crest, anchoring the club’s new brand his identity in the same positive spirit of rebellion. ”
(Photo: New England Revolution)
February 15, 2023 10:07 am EST
NYCFC Unveils “Interboro” Kit
Adidas UK released a little early, but now NYCFC has officially unveiled their new home kit.
“Like the NYCFC, New York is a veritable mosaic of people and environments, bigger and more vibrant than the sum of its individual parts,” says the club. The new Interboro kit celebrates the city’s multiculturalism while uniting everyone under one banner.
“The kit’s navy and orange New York City flag, alongside the club’s city blue, make it the club’s most colorful home shirt. It also includes a symbol that is unique, born out of a workshop with young leaders from City in the Community, a non-profit foundation that NYCFC proudly supports.”
February 15, 2023 9:36 am EST
Adidas leaks its own kit (sort of)
Coordinating the release of kits is a difficult problem, especially for multinational companies that work in different time zones and departments. Apparently this is the case with Adidas, who (at the time of this writing) have unveiled several MLS teams’ new kits on their UK website before the respective clubs make an official announcement.
Red Bulls fans, Austin fans, NYCFC fans, enjoy an early look…
February 15, 2023 9:18 am EST
What are your expectations for the Rapids away kit?
MLS fans have come to have fairly low expectations of new kits, especially away kits, which tend to be plain, white and interchangeable. But according to Denver Post’s Brendan Prawn, the Rapids think their new away kit will be a hit. Let’s see what they’ve got…
Creative Director Jordan Rothrock’s Evening Words on New Product Potential Success and Sales #Rapids96 2023/24 away jerseys:
“I looked into Adidas’ square eyes and said, ‘This is going to be the best-selling jersey of all time’ … I don’t think I’m going to eat my words.”
— Brendan Ploen (@BrendanPloen) February 14, 2023
February 15, 2023 8:06 am EST
City of St. Louis Inaugural Kit
MLS newcomers St. Louis City got off to a head start last November while more established clubs rolled out their latest kits. Dog food sponsors may be joking, but the shirt designs are inspired by the city’s most famous landmarks.
“The boldly abstracted, iconic geometric pattern along the left side echoes the steel plate of the Gateway Arch. Fashionably emblematic of this monumental moment, the club said at the time: