MLS kit reveals 2023: Live updates, reactions, and snap analysis

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.

Favorite drop of the day:

1) NYCFC

2) Portland

3) Red Bull

My favorite of today’s new kits:

1) NYCFC

2) Austin

3) Portland

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. ”

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.”

“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. .

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.

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.

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.” .”

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.

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…

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)

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…

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…