guest23 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm shocked the new Man United Adidas kit hasn't been leaked yet to be honest.United are the one team that is very good at concealing their changes to the kit. I'd expect it to come after June 1st when the Nike contract ends. It could come before, but I can only think of one time that a team wore their new supplier's uniforms in the same season and I want to say it was Portsmouth or West Ham. I'm also wondering if City will stay with Nike or jump ship when their contract comes up. I'd think they'd be the main star in England now.I think City and Nike will have a long time partnership. Nike is losing teams all over the league and I don't think they will lose a top team like City.Nike has the cash and I'm assuming 1st right of refusal so I don't know if they're losing out as much as choosing to profit and not lose money on a team contract. To your point though signing less teams allows nike to secure more lucrative and longer term deals with their trophy clubs like fcb and poach a few clubs that they may have their eye on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 FYI, the official Galaxy site says no thirds in 2015. http://www.lagalaxy.com/blog/beat/2015/02/23/sneak-peak-new-la-galaxy-secondary-jersey-revealedI still feel that the way it's written it means that the Galaxy aren't wearing them.That's my reading as well. That's not confirmation of anything. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer15 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 FYI, the official Galaxy site says no thirds in 2015. http://www.lagalaxy.com/blog/beat/2015/02/23/sneak-peak-new-la-galaxy-secondary-jersey-revealedI still feel that the way it's written it means that the Galaxy aren't wearing them.That's my reading as well. That's not confirmation of anything.I'll 3rd that gents 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...
Gothamite Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm shocked the new Man United Adidas kit hasn't been leaked yet to be honest.United are the one team that is very good at concealing their changes to the kit. I'd expect it to come after June 1st when the Nike contract ends. It could come before, but I can only think of one time that a team wore their new supplier's uniforms in the same season and I want to say it was Portsmouth or West Ham. I'm also wondering if City will stay with Nike or jump ship when their contract comes up. I'd think they'd be the main star in England now. I think City and Nike will have a long time partnership. Nike is losing teams all over the league and I don't think they will lose a top team like City. Nike has the cash and I'm assuming 1st right of refusal so I don't know if they're losing out as much as choosing to profit and not lose money on a team contract. To your point though signing less teams allows nike to secure more lucrative and longer term deals with their trophy clubs like fcb and poach a few clubs that they may have their eye on.Manchester United and Arsenal aren't "trophy clubs"? Juventus isn't a "trophy club"? The most valuable team in the world isn't a trophy club?Adidas now has more clubs than Nike in the Premier League, the league with the biggest merchandise sales in Europe. There's no way to spin those except as losses for Nike. And I personally prefer Nike's kits. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I dunno y'all, there's been a lot of smoke that suggests such a rule applies MLS-wide. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upperV03 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Chicago is using a third this year, and I'm pretty confident portland will be using their green and gold third this year as well. So that rumor of no thirds this year is just not valid. The article clearly reads that the Galaxy will not be using a third this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarred Revolver Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Is that the "Top Secret" kit? Not exactly so since it leaked like a month ago.It was a joke. VWFC Twitter and emails were poking fun as it was leaked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I wish Nike would pick up MLS. How long does Adidas' deal last?I don't mind Adidas' designs per se, but I really don't like the three strips on any of their shirts. I used to not mind it, but the three stripes being so predominant in the World Cup final really turned me off to the brand. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The Adidas deal runs through 2018. Fingers crossed Nike picks it up after that. I dunno y'all, there's been a lot of smoke that suggests such a rule applies MLS-wide.There sure is. But smoke is not fire. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eww7633 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The Sounders are wearing the same 3rds as last year, the pitch black kit. They also confirmed on Twitter that they'll have new primary and secondary kits too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The back of the shirt makes it too much black.Black for Back's sake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas1787 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 It's more complexity for complexity's sake, which I'm pretty sure is adidas' MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazerBlaze Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Seattle is getting new primaries and secondary kits according to MLSSoccer.com. Did we know this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Their neon green shirt is almost identical, but they're replacing the dark blue accents with light blue accents. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The Sounders are wearing the same 3rds as last year, the pitch black kit. They also confirmed on Twitter that they'll have new primary and secondary kits too.Did they even wear their "secondaries" at all last year? The less black ones. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I wish Nike would pick up MLS. How long does Adidas' deal last?I don't mind Adidas' designs per se, but I really don't like the three strips on any of their shirts. I used to not mind it, but the three stripes being so predominant in the World Cup final really turned me off to the brand.2018 is when this contract ends. It was extended a couple years ago. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 There have been reports that Tottenham are looking to sign with Nike come 2018 when the Under armour deal ends. This will tie in with rumours of the new stadium contract rights.Personally I would stick with Under Armour or go with Umbro over Nike. Not a fan of Nike kits full stop. Bland and boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 And Umbro is different how, exactly? I'd put them in the same category as Nike - classic and clean over cluttered. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 And Umbro is different how, exactly? I'd put them in the same category as Nike - classic and clean over cluttered.I wouldn't. Umbro are just better looking and tailored. Nike is just bland and have run out of ideas when it comes to kit making. Probably why they are losing so many contracts to Adidas and Puma at the moment.That's my opinion anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marble21 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nike is just bland and have run out of ideas when it comes to kit making. Probably why they are losing so many contracts to Adidas and Puma at the moment.You don't actually believe this do you?Kit deals just go to the highest bidder generally. UBI FIDES IBI LUX ET ROBUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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