MJWalker45

teams are using the previous XFL jerseys to help figure out uniform and equipment fix. I still expect at most they'll slap the UFL logo over these for the 5 XFL squads from last year. 

former XFL teams have UFL slapped over the old XFL patches on the practice jerseys. USFL teams got new practice jerseys without the league logos.

2 hours ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said:

The Renegades absolutely made the right move by putting the distinctive and well-designed R logo on the helmet (even if the previous helmet's stripe was much better)

We all know that ain't a R.

22 minutes ago, walkerws said:

His rankings of the top 3 are flawed. San Antonio isn't  top 3. We all know the Renegades are the #1 secondary hands down. 

It should be the primary logo.

44 minutes ago, DG_ThenNowForever said:

 

Yeah but I'm not going to do that. Especially since there's a native Apple Music app on Android.

 

Bum ass company.

Which is crazy because I have to use the Apple Music app on my Android to make changes to my Apple account when I forget my password. Hahahahaha 

1 hour ago, GDAWG said:

 

Isn't Fanatics getting backlash for MLB jerseys?  

Yes. but they actually have more than a couple shirts and baseball caps. That's the biggest issue for UFL fans.

10 minutes ago, DG_ThenNowForever said:

 

It's coming soon ish. Not sure exactly when, but they need grass for the World Cup.

 

You know what's stupid? I can't access Apple TV on my phone.

That is pretty dumb. I can't watch it on mine, but I own a Google Pixel. 

15 minutes ago, McCall said:

That game's in LA at BMO Field.

Ok. I feel dumb. Seattle would still look better with grass. 

Has Seattle switched to grass? It looks like they have a line of turf laid down in the bench area that's different from the field. I also haven't seen a whole lot of the pellets coming up like I've seen before on that field.

11 minutes ago, GDAWG said:

As long as the UFL doesn't also have a deal with Fanatics, Under Armour should be fine.  

The issue for most people for the moment is the lack of fan gear. 

2 hours ago, DCarp1231 said:

Was UA rumored or confirmed to be the official on field uniform supplier?

Confirmed, as they were last year for the XFL teams. 

There's also a picture of a Showboats equipment guy wearing a Showboat tshirt with the UA design circle from last year.

On 2/21/2024 at 5:36 PM, MJWalker45 said:

 

San Antonio FC will be announcing a new shirt sponsor 

San Antonio showing off new sponsors Community First on the jerseys, and Rico's chips on the shorts. Toyota moves to the sleeves.

1 minute ago, PurpleHayes said:

 

Say, when DID the NFL implement the 5-year rule anyway? The Patriots changed jerseys three times in three years from 1993-95, so I'm guessing it was after. I'm sure Goodell and his cronies would LOVE to bring that rate of change that the Patriots used to today's league, however.

 

In the meantime, I'm still waiting on the Commanders' re-brand...

I'd say probably about the same time Nike took over the contract. 

19 hours ago, projectjohn said:

Was the Lions current set unpopular? While not perfect, I thought it was a huge improvement over the two sets that came before it. The all-gray was the worst part, and then the blank white pants being introduced late in its life cycle also weren't great, but other than that it was their best look since the Barry Sanders era set. It was definitely good enough IMO that I'm dreading the new set, fearing that there's a reasonable chance it will be downgrade.

I'm starting to think the NFL wants to copy soccer, but can't talk themselves into swapping out uniforms every 1-2 years like soccer teams do now. That's why they have the 5 year rule, with the caveat that it can be tossed out under that time if someone else buys the team. 

7 hours ago, MCM0313 said:

I sure wouldn’t want to see it in sports though.

Don't check out MLB's new pants then . . . 

Single game tickets are on sale today, for everyone except for the Panthers. They should be available next week, reportedly.

12 hours ago, Digby said:

Probably not too many folks watching Concacaf Cup action tonight but I just finished the New England vs CA Independiente (Panama) match and it was Concacaf-y as hell. Chiefly concerning the broadcast, on something crash-prone called Tubi, a one-man booth of a man named George who I'm half-convinced they just pulled from outside the stadium.

 

His highlights included:

 

- Initially stating that Dave Romney is no relation to Mitt, but then changing course and mentioning four times that actually yes, he is somewhere from a third to fifth cousin, exactly which is unclear

- Repeatedly pronouncing Andrew Farrell's name like Pharrell, the producer/pop star

- Sharing his research into Panamanian soccer, including threats of an upcoming strike (again he said this four times) and that the league uses conferences, like the NBA does (not like the MLS does...?)

- Rapping Mike Jones lyrics when DeJuan Jones touched the ball, only to conclude the bar with "Ah, my rapping sucks"

- Coining the nickname "Bobby Wood, up to no good"

- Incorrectly announcing Chancalay's goal as his first as a Rev

- Sharing that he would drop his mic and walk away if his brother was substituted into the match (literally what?)

 

I maintain once again: MLS's efforts to kill off all the public-access vibes of the North American game are gravely misguided and need to be stopped.

 

 

Even more Concacaf-y, Cruz Azul and Leon had over 32 minutes of added time due to multiple issues with stadium lights. 

3 hours ago, Old School Fool said:

It's funny how video games today cost the exact same as they did throughout the 80's and 90's. It somehow has avoided inflation.

I'm just wondering how many fans will actually pay the high end prices for baseball jerseys when they look pretty much the same unless you know what to look for. I've bought the higher cost NFL jerseys because I hate the sublimated crap that Nike does for the lowest versions now, and I don't like that the men's sleeves are looser than the same level of shirt for women. The only good thing about the Browns old fan jerseys was that the stripes were higher up because they cross onto the front of the jerseys. 

45 minutes ago, maz said:

 

Careful what you wish for, folks...

 

 

 

Home: I like that it's black. That's about it. It looks like a photo that had a stock photoshop filter run on it. Also, the choice of bridge is odd since it's not the one that's visible from damn near everywhere in Highmark Stadium.

 

Rroad: I get the gray for the steel, but it'd be better if the stripes were black or black/white. 

 

If they'd done that with the road jersey, and simply flipped it for the home, it'd be one of - if not the - best look they ever had. But this is almost "cartoon logo and default Microsoft Paint color palette shade of blue" era bad.

 

 

I like that home shirt, though I agree that they should use the bridge by the stadium instead. The away shirt is ok, but I'd probably either have the stripes on either the sleeves or the chest, not both. 

Referees are wearing the US Soccer referee kits instead of Cappelli tonight. I'm guessing that's because they aren't members of PRO? Or did Cappelli walk away? 

https://theathletic.com/5288660/2024/02/20/futbotv-disney-fox-espn-hulu-warner-lawsuit?source=user-shared-article

Fubo TV is suing the Big 3 over monopolization. This is probably behind a paywall but I'm sure it should be available on other platforms.

San Antonio FC will be announcing a new shirt sponsor 

51 minutes ago, aawagner011 said:

 

It’s interesting to watch this play out in MLB compared to other leagues such as MLS. It doesn’t happen all the time, but generally, the vast majority of soccer shirts feature an advertisement that matches the kit’s color scheme. Take a look at the 2024 MLS designs.

 

 

Maybe that’s in exchange for larger real estate, whereas in baseball, the ad is relegated to a smaller patch. Not that it’s justified, but I could see how the brand would want their logo in full color for maximum recognition since it’s rendered at a smaller scale.

A better comparison would be the sleeve logos. Even those for the most part match the colors of the uniform. 

Picked this up for $75 on eBay. I also got a San Antonio Commanders black windbreaker for $19 and a San Diego Fleet t-shirt for $10.

I remember reading somewhere that if the USFL had gone on this year separate from the XFL that they would have switched their uniforms over to Starter. Seeing something like this for the UFL teams would be great if they could still swing it. Especially since they're bringing in New Era and Bleeding T from the 2020 XFL and USFL contracts. 

19 minutes ago, Digby said:

The nonprofit that stewards Boston's Emerald Necklace parks is suing the city over the plan to renovate the Franklin Park stadium for an NWSL team because they're mad the planning process is going too fast and because it would reduce the number of opportunities for schoolkids to play football there. I'm biased, wanting an NWSL team in this market, but I tend to think it's a good deal to get a decrepit public facility fixed up, NIMBY mucking-up is unreasonable to getting anything done, and that we shouldn't be encouraging kids to play contact football anyway. Strange bedfellows indeed, when the fundraiser-gala environmentalist set is suing the city's most progressive administration ostensibly in defense of black neighborhood kids (to get TBIs).

It's also so infuriating when groups like these wait until the last minute to start coming up with reasons why these projects need to be shelved. Trying to give the impression that people need to pick between two sports is jus a bad look. 

1 hour ago, BrySmalls said:

I'll root for anyone to win MLS Cup this year except for the following clubs (I have my own reasons): Atlanta, Austin FC, LAFC, Inter Miami, NYCFC, and Seattle.

I can agree with this list as well.