-kj Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Last year, I posted a soccer series called League du Nord. It was a fun series to create. (The images are now at my Behance site, due to some server movement.) Well, I've gotten a little bit bored (and I'm avoiding housework, as usual), so I've decided to revisit the series. The league logo was a bit plain, so I decided to spice it up a bit. Yup, that's right, you're seeing three divisions represented in those badges. The original series was a single league of eighteen teams, but I'm going to expand it. I haven't worked on any new teams as of yet, but I'm hoping to have most of it done by the end of the year, as time allows. I've also worked on the team presentation template. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pava Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I looked at your Behance page. Roseau County FC logo is brilliant. That "R' in the middle of rose is awesome.Bemidji logo is nice. Combinaton of tree and axe is really smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiller99 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 This is awesome! I was wondering whether or not you would update the adidas striping for all of the adidas teams. That's what- She Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCraeWilliamsProductions Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Nice start, very excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerlonmoura Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Cool stuff, I really like the Bemidji logo, but I think you'd be better off changing the kit template. It looks sloppy as the shorts and the socks are flat while the shirt isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks for the tip, kerlonmoura; the shading was there but wasn't showing properly showing on the dark shorts/socks. I ended up taking a bunch of time today cleaning up shading while transferring a bunch of the original teams to the new setup. Speaking of, here are the first three. I'm going to try and post three a day, at least through the first division; that may slow down once I get into the new design phase. Albert Lea No real changes here, just application of the new league badge and numbers. Bemidji Forest Likewise not much here, though I did some cleanup of the plaid pattern that I noticed in the teaser I'd posted earlier. Brainerd This is the first instance where I decided to make a major change. The highlighter orange/peach/whatever change kit wasn't doing it for me. I based a new design off of the blue flag (or "courtesy flag") in racing, which basically tells slower drivers to get out of the way of faster traffic. Seemed like a good sentiment for a team. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryantH310 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I love these kits! I do have one question though. Why the French name for a league in Minnesota? Is there a bigger population of French speakers in MN or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I love these kits! I do have one question though. Why the French name for a league in Minnesota? Is there a bigger population of French speakers in MN or something? The state motto is L'Etoile du Nord; yes, it's in French. Translated, it's Star of the North. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midway Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Brilliant. These designs have character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryantH310 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 In that case, I love it! The league logos are beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omnivore Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I downloaded your league for FM16 earlier this year. Fantastic job again. NCFA-FCS/CBB: Minnesota A&M | RANZBA (OOTP): Auckland Warriors | USA: Front Range United | IFA: Toverit Helsinki | FOBL: Kentucky Juggernaut Minnesota A&M 2012 National Champions 2013 National Finalist, 2014 National Semi-finals 2012, 2013, 2014 Big 4 Conference Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Round two: Brooklyn United Nothing new here. Duluth Big changes here. I was never sure of this before, especially given the feedback of a friend who lives in Duluth. I decided to keep this team and its badge, but clear the way for another Duluth-based team. (Hey, Tim, if you're reading this: just you wait. I've got something coming for you.) Changed the kit colors to be blue and green, while the change is now all white. I kept the same central vertical stripe motif. Fergus Falls No changes here. I thought about adding more detail to the otters on the badge, but eventually decided against it. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgeddes122 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I think the league name needs some tweaking. Right I get that the state motto is in French, but there isn't a strong influence of France in Minnesota. You could probably go with just "the northern league" which is what league du nord translates to, but it sounds cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas1787 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I think the league name needs some tweaking. Right I get that the state motto is in French, but there isn't a strong influence of France in Minnesota. You could probably go with just "the northern league" which is what league du nord translates to, but it sounds cleanerI disagree. League du Nord is far more interesting and ties in nicely with the state motto. I would argue it's a much better option than the Northern League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Yeah, what nas said. Northern League doesn't really say Minnesota specifically, while making a play on the state motto makes it more relevant. Here are the next three teams. I didn't make changes to any of them. The Fort Grand Forks Iron Range Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkpiranha Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I can only hope and pray we get a Fargo, Luverne and Sioux Falls.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 I've figured out what the new teams will be, pending any changes of my mind. You'll have to wait and see. We continue through the original teams... Little Canada No changes here. Morningside Village This is still one of my favorites in the original set. The only small change I made was to add the M/light insignia from the train on the badge below the back collar. SV New Ulm 1899 Still really German in New Ulm. Only change I made was to add a middle stripe to the back that ends below the number/name area. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 That Brainerd FC mark is gorgeous. I want that primary jersey yesterday. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzcut Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'm just hoping to see a North End XI in this set. Cause I love everything about this concept. The CCSLC's resident Geelong Cats fan. Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends. Sounds like something from a Rocky & Bullwinkle story arc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 For now you'll have to settle for these, which are all unchanged from the originals: Nordeast Athletic Red Wing Rochester City Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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