Kevin W. Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Soccer kits just look empty without a sponsor. It's a tradition. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyDingis Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's as much a tradition not to have a sponsor, considering sponsors weren't added until the mid-80's. Personally, I think both large team names and sponsors are vastly inferior to the national team look of just the crest and manufacturer logo. It looks classy and lets the team colors do the talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottedbadger Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's as much a tradition not to have a sponsor, considering sponsors weren't added until the mid-80's. Personally, I think both large team names and sponsors are vastly inferior to the national team look of just the crest and manufacturer logo. It looks classy and lets the team colors do the talking.I can't even begin to describe how much I agree with you on this. You simply can't beat a simple shirt with a simple badge. Maybe it's some sort of false nostalgia or just sponsor fatigue from today's game, but for my money you can't beat looks like these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxtrot44 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 It's as much a tradition not to have a sponsor, considering sponsors weren't added until the mid-80's. Personally, I think both large team names and sponsors are vastly inferior to the national team look of just the crest and manufacturer logo. It looks classy and lets the team colors do the talking.I can't even begin to describe how much I agree with you on this. You simply can't beat a simple shirt with a simple badge. Maybe it's some sort of false nostalgia or just sponsor fatigue from today's game, but for my money you can't beat looks like these:Folks, I am very pleased this evening. I HATE THIS TIMELINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Soccer kits just look empty without a sponsor. It's a tradition.Just to add to the other comments, I think most soccer fans regard sponsors as a necessary evil rather than anything positive. Tradition doesn't come into it. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Soccer kits just look empty without a sponsor. It's a tradition.Just to add to the other comments, I think most soccer fans regard sponsors as a necessary evil rather than anything positive. Tradition doesn't come into it.I didn't say it's a positive tradition. It's a necessary evil that isn't going away anytime soon. I see that as a tradition.Not all traditions are good. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyDingis Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I want badly for a team - any team - to sign a deal whereby teams wear sponsored kits on the pitch, but supporters have the option to either look like the team or get a shirt without a sponsor. If they could sell enough sponsor-less shirts to make up for the smaller sponsor contract, it might set a trend for other clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanB06 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 And the rest of the league loves how it puts them at a competitive disadvantage and makes them an even easier punchline.Didn't hurt the Revolution that much, and they only added a kit sponsor middle of last year. Sodboy13 said: As you watch more basketball, you will learn to appreciate the difference between "defense" and "couldn't find the rim with a pair of bloodhounds and a Garmin." meet the new page, not the same as the old page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 I want badly for a team - any team - to sign a deal whereby teams wear sponsored kits on the pitch, but supporters have the option to either look like the team or get a shirt without a sponsor. If they could sell enough sponsor-less shirts to make up for the smaller sponsor contract, it might set a trend for other clubs.I don't know how practical an idea it is, but it's an interesting notion. Some teams already produce sponsor less kids kits, because they are sponsored by drinks or gambling companies, but I wonder how many people, when faced with a choice would buy the sponsor less shirts? If its not exactly what the team is wearing, would fans want to buy the non sponsored versions? 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdu Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I want badly for a team - any team - to sign a deal whereby teams wear sponsored kits on the pitch, but supporters have the option to either look like the team or get a shirt without a sponsor. If they could sell enough sponsor-less shirts to make up for the smaller sponsor contract, it might set a trend for other clubs.I don't know how practical an idea it is, but it's an interesting notion. Some teams already produce sponsor less kids kits, because they are sponsored by drinks or gambling companies, but I wonder how many people, when faced with a choice would buy the sponsor less shirts? If its not exactly what the team is wearing, would fans want to buy the non sponsored versions?Eh, replicas aren't identical to what the team wears, but I see your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aawagner011 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 I want badly for a team - any team - to sign a deal whereby teams wear sponsored kits on the pitch, but supporters have the option to either look like the team or get a shirt without a sponsor. If they could sell enough sponsor-less shirts to make up for the smaller sponsor contract, it might set a trend for other clubs.I don't know how practical an idea it is, but it's an interesting notion. Some teams already produce sponsor less kids kits, because they are sponsored by drinks or gambling companies, but I wonder how many people, when faced with a choice would buy the sponsor less shirts? If its not exactly what the team is wearing, would fans want to buy the non sponsored versions?Celtic has been offering sponsor free shirts for adults for a while now. Picked up the long sleeve no sponsor Bumblebee top a few years back (before they murdered it with this version). I'm contemplating getting the new hoops, though I may just get a long sleeve with sponsor version, considering how small and unassuming the Tennent's is this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillmont Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well there it is. Ugly logo. But hey, cash monies for players, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popmart Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well there it is. Ugly logo. But hey, cash monies for players, right?It's the nature of the beast. At least the color isn't out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillmont Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well there it is. Ugly logo. But hey, cash monies for players, right?It's the nature of the beast. At least the color isn't out of place.From afar it shouldn't look too bad. The first jersey they revealed was misprinted or something, because the logo was too low. Just glad it's not this:How this got past quality control, I do not know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Would've been cleaner if the advocate logo fit in the white hoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdu Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Would've been cleaner if the advocate logo fit in the white hoop.Yup. maybe the hoops will be bigger next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Would've been cleaner if the advocate logo fit in the white hoop.Advocare. The Advocate would have been a huge step up.Seriously, though - three pyramid schemes as MLS shirt sponsors? Doesn't do much to establish MLS as a quality brand itself... The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 How many EPL/Championship clubs are sponsored by offshore casinos/sports wagering sites? Doesn't seem to ding their credibility.Anyway, at least it goes with the uniform's color scheme, and at least it ain't magicJack. On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 How many EPL/Championship clubs are sponsored by offshore casinos/sports wagering sites? Doesn't seem to ding their credibility.Anyway, at least it goes with the uniform's color scheme, and at least it ain't magicJack.Tou'che Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aawagner011 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Would have looked miles better if they used just the text Advocare and put it in the white hoop. Would have looked much cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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