alxy8s Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I love the crest with the snake. Choosing that would be much less generic/obvious than using an eagle while still being historically significant. But it looks like it's coiling around a volleyball.There's almost nothing redeeming about the presently-used crest. Imagine you were describing that crest to a blind person. Everything you would say is what's wrong with it. The stripes/star field color swap, gold outline, streaking soccer ball, and italics. I guess the shield shape is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aawagner011 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 The most important and significant part of the petition is the update from Sunil Gulati (prez of USSF for those of you not in the know):"Thanks--we are reviewing the crest and will make a decision later this year.This seems to be more than just a blow-off email of "Thanks for the message; we will consider your input going forward." Sounds to me like this was already something on the table. Whether it is the current centennial shield or a redesign is up in the air. I would think "a decision later this year" would imply prior to signing off on the new World Cup kits.If we do change crests, I hope it has a classic and simplistic feel much like the centennial. I really like the clear identity it gives the team. The 1950 crest was also fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The most important and significant part of the petition is the update from Sunil Gulati (prez of USSF for those of you not in the know):"Thanks--we are reviewing the crest and will make a decision later this year.This seems to be more than just a blow-off email of "Thanks for the message; we will consider your input going forward." Sounds to me like this was already something on the table. Whether it is the current centennial shield or a redesign is up in the air. I would think "a decision later this year" would imply prior to signing off on the new World Cup kits.If we do change crests, I hope it has a classic and simplistic feel much like the centennial. I really like the clear identity it gives the team. The 1950 crest was also fantastic.Yes, I was pleasantly surprised by that!My brother wrote a letter to bill Clinton in elementary school mostly asking if he played nba jam because I think he was an unlockable player. Anyway, he along with his classmates got a pleasant letter thanking him for his interest in the country and whatnot. My point is that this is not that. They may stick with the current design, but even if that's the case, it sounds like they really are considering other options and that's awesome to hear.And I have that 1950s 3/4 sleeve throwback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I know it's unpopular, but I don't much care for the snake logo; I doubly wouldn't want it as a national team crest, seeing as how it was a Nike marketing creation.Ditto.Like nicklas said, this would suffice for me...... and this is none-too-shabby, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeBalloonCoast Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Conrad, they really should have asked to use your wallpaper version rather than what they're currently using. They might have gotten a few more signatures!Thanks for the wallpaper too btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Conrad, they really should have asked to use your wallpaper version rather than what they're currently using. They might have gotten a few more signatures!Thanks for the wallpaper too btwYeah, agreed. The version they used looks terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Conrad, they really should have asked to use your wallpaper version rather than what they're currently using. They might have gotten a few more signatures!Thanks for the wallpaper too btwYeah, agreed. The version they used looks terrible.Um... Whats the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Conrad, they really should have asked to use your wallpaper version rather than what they're currently using. They might have gotten a few more signatures!Thanks for the wallpaper too btwYeah, agreed. The version they used looks terrible.Um... Whats the difference?It's the same one, but one looks like a beautiful piece of art and the othe one looks like it was taken with a potato. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aawagner011 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The most important and significant part of the petition is the update from Sunil Gulati (prez of USSF for those of you not in the know):"Thanks--we are reviewing the crest and will make a decision later this year.This seems to be more than just a blow-off email of "Thanks for the message; we will consider your input going forward." Sounds to me like this was already something on the table. Whether it is the current centennial shield or a redesign is up in the air. I would think "a decision later this year" would imply prior to signing off on the new World Cup kits.If we do change crests, I hope it has a classic and simplistic feel much like the centennial. I really like the clear identity it gives the team. The 1950 crest was also fantastic.Yes, I was pleasantly surprised by that!My brother wrote a letter to bill Clinton in elementary school mostly asking if he played nba jam because I think he was an unlockable player. Anyway, he along with his classmates got a pleasant letter thanking him for his interest in the country and whatnot. My point is that this is not that. They may stick with the current design, but even if that's the case, it sounds like they really are considering other options and that's awesome to hear.And I have that 1950s 3/4 sleeve throwback Dude please sell it to me. This is probably my most sought after top! They are always ridiculously expensive on eBay and don't pop up too often. The 3/4 length is beautiful with the red sash and vintage styling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 ... and this is none-too-shabby, either.Might be the first compliment i've ever gotten from you... hahaha :-P Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Noire Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I would love to see the centennial crest stay around as it is a great improvement over the current, which isn't hard to do. I disagree with those that say the centennial is too simple, but I'd argue that it's simplicity helps it look more in line with crests from other national teams. The current looks like a bad 90s MLS logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeBalloonCoast Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Conrad, they really should have asked to use your wallpaper version rather than what they're currently using. They might have gotten a few more signatures!Thanks for the wallpaper too btwYeah, agreed. The version they used looks terrible.Um... Whats the difference?It's the same one, but one looks like a beautiful piece of art and the othe one looks like it was taken with a potato.Seriously, they would get a lot more signatures if they would have used Conrad's work or a higher quality picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydre1019 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The most important and significant part of the petition is the update from Sunil Gulati (prez of USSF for those of you not in the know):"Thanks--we are reviewing the crest and will make a decision later this year.This seems to be more than just a blow-off email of "Thanks for the message; we will consider your input going forward." Sounds to me like this was already something on the table. Whether it is the current centennial shield or a redesign is up in the air. I would think "a decision later this year" would imply prior to signing off on the new World Cup kits.If we do change crests, I hope it has a classic and simplistic feel much like the centennial. I really like the clear identity it gives the team. The 1950 crest was also fantastic.Yes, I was pleasantly surprised by that!My brother wrote a letter to bill Clinton in elementary school mostly asking if he played nba jam because I think he was an unlockable player. Anyway, he along with his classmates got a pleasant letter thanking him for his interest in the country and whatnot. My point is that this is not that. They may stick with the current design, but even if that's the case, it sounds like they really are considering other options and that's awesome to hear.And I have that 1950s 3/4 sleeve throwback Dude please sell it to me. This is probably my most sought after top! They are always ridiculously expensive on eBay and don't pop up too often. The 3/4 length is beautiful with the red sash and vintage styling.haha and i think it was like less than 10 bucks at a marshalls a few years back!and idk about selling it, lol. It would take a lot to convince me, it's a beautiful jersey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Get rid of gold. The USA is Red/White/Blue. I don't want to see gold anywhere on our kits, it just doesn't fit. I really liked the one someone posted in the concepts forum yesterday with the eagle. Looks sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 All the concepts I've seen out there are better than the current. Haven't seen the "one" yet though. I like the centennial but I feel like it can be better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy B Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 All the concepts I've seen out there are better than the current. Haven't seen the "one" yet though. I like the centennial but I feel like it can be better than that.Yeah, I've felt the same way about all of these. Which makes sense since it's pretty easy to make it better than the current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est1980 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Not a fan of our current crest either (centennial is nice). Personally, I like the "Don't tread on me" crest but a modified version of the centennial crest would be pretty cool as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdp Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I'd rather have the current crest or the crest above than the centennial crest. Nothing about the centennial version says soccer. It looks too much like something Captain America would have. "Type something, will ya? We're paying for this stuff." - Peter VenkmanComplete: Stateside Soccer Federation | Complete: World Football Club Alliance | Stalled: Roller Hockey International Redux | Stalled: MLB & Soccer Crossover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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