hawk36 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Yes, maybe for the MLS, they shouldn't do a 3rd for special matches until they are more established. If the Sounders are playing a top Mexican or Panamanian team, and have an international audience, they should look as much like the Sounders as possible. Maybe only allow a 3rd for friendlies? Design Hovie Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdAstraKC Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Footyheadlines seems to have all of the MLS kits again this year.Philly secondaryIt looks like we ought to expects ringers on the sleeve and neck and a stripe at the bottom hem for a lot of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 A white Union kit? Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I like the simple white kit. I've just never liked the Union's placement on the crest in the middle of the kit. It just feels like there's too much stacked in the top-center part of the shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdAstraKC Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I like the simple white kit. I've just never liked the Union's placement on the crest in the middle of the kit. It just feels like there's too much stacked in the top-center part of the shirt. I like the crest placement in the context of the Ajax pattern that also mimics their crest (and city flag i think?).It's also one way to be a little unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer15 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I wasn't meaning to post a grammatical mistake, I was asking him to clarify the phrase "No alts rumors" because I hadn't heard those rumors. But never mind.I'm in favor of the teams wearing their primary colors whenever possible, and having a defined clash color when they have to. I'm torn on special Cup kits; on the one hand it's cool to commemorate a special match, but on the other you wear always your best look on the biggest stages.The bold highlights my thoughts. Using the Seattle example, they have a unique colour and their primary hasn't changed too drastically in the club's MLS run. When talking about using 3rds like the Philly "Bethlehem Steel" or the Portland throwbacks, I say "just make them the clash kit" done. No need for 3rds in soccer as far as I'm concerned especially when the clash can be so drastically different than the primary. GTA United(USA) 2015 + 2016 USA Champions/Toronto Maroons (ULL)2014, 2015 + 2022 Gait Cup Champions/Toronto Northmen (TNFF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Given the prevalence of striped jerseys in soccer that use up two colors on the spectrum, in general I'd say thirds are quite useful for that reason. But two-tone kits are relatively rare in MLS compared with most leagues globally.I like the white Philly away -- the last few years all three of their kits clashed with dark blue teams, which was ridiculous. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 no 3rd kits in MLS according to Jonathan Tannenwald (sorry can't link tweet it from work)hoping for a nice blue & gold for LA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAstrodome Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Now I found the source of my no third jersey rumors. “The league is trying to shy away from third jerseys, but that is a hurdle we will obviously have to overcome if it is going to happen,” he states. “If it’s not a third jersey, we are looking for subtle ways to [represent the Metrostars] on our current jerseys. Also I found the Tannenwald tweet... @BrotherlyGame Little FYI: There will be no third kit. Third kits are being phased out across MLS. And apparenly, it's Adidas's fault!! @Gibsonkid1 @BrotherlyGame I've talked with some people who know a lot about this stuff, and apparently it's adidas cracking down. Great and I am almost done with a remake of MLS Gridiron which used an Adidas template. I guess it will be the first and last time use that brand with soccer. Two more years left on the contract. All New: NFL RandomWebsite ★ Behance ★ Twitter ★ Geekier Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesonicsofsacramento Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I like the simple white kit. I've just never liked the Union's placement on the crest in the middle of the kit. It just feels like there's too much stacked in the top-center part of the shirt. It's a throwback to Adidas's template in the 90s:(Newcastle 1997)I don't know how I feel about Adidas's waist stripes. At least it's just a thin stripe at the bottom of the jersey and not the top of the shorts like in college basketball "The pictures looked good on the computer," Will Brown explained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Just noticed this: Footyheadlines has a teaser for the Timbers kit and it looks like the club is switching to the (far superior) secondary badge on the front. That's the one without the Timbers wordmark covering the axe. Club over the past year has largely switched to this mark, at least on its website and social media feeds, so the move isn't surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk36 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I just noticed that the Sounders jersey has changed from Shale stripes to blue. Bummer. Design Hovie Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Since it's a mockup I'll try not to panic, but that would be a major downgrade. That shade of blue has always looked terrible with that shade of green. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesonicsofsacramento Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 U.S. vs. Chile right now and the U.S. is wearing their red clash socks with their all-white kit. Is that a first? Pretty striking, but matches well with the red trim "The pictures looked good on the computer," Will Brown explained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aawagner011 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Must be a first because the US rarely even has red socks in the wardrobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingLamprey Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Footy Headlines seems to be at it again, this time with 15-16 kits for Chelsea (full descriptions at http://www.footyheadlines.com/2014/12/chelsea-15-16-kits.html). I apologize in advance for the massive size of the images.Home jersey:Away jersey: Alternate jersey:They also have a post detailing all the jersey changes for MLS that we can expect to see during Jersey Week: http://www.footyheadlines.com/2015/01/2015-mls-jerseys-overview.htmlFrom what I can tell here's what we can expect according to them, with strikethroughs for the ones we already have seen:-New home jerseys for NY Red Bulls, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, Toronto FC, and Vancouver Whitecaps-New away jerseys for DC United, Montreal Impact, New England Revolution, Philadelphia Union, and Real Salt Lake-Possible new uniforms for Houston Dynamo-Likely new away jersey for San Jose Earthquakes Drink water and try to have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlesonicsofsacramento Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Must be a first because the US rarely even has red socks in the wardrobe.I think this time it's just to provide contrast with Chile's white socks, for when the players are looking at the ball I guess, but I sorta want them to keep it "The pictures looked good on the computer," Will Brown explained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 NYCFC had the fans vote on what color armband that the captain would wear with each kit. The white one, and IMO the worst one ended up winning for both home and road.Though what they did with the C in the middle is clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upperV03 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I actually really like the armband for the home kit simply because it matches perfectly with the colors of the kit. I'm not such a fan of the away armband however because there is no white in the away kit at all, and therefore I think it will look kind of out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I voted for the orange armbands, but I think the final choices are good. Better for the home than away. But the C is indeed very clever. Nicely done. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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