2017 MLS Jersey Thread

I wouldn't be surprised if IMFC goes with a special kit highlighting Montreal's 375th anniversary.

 

I would hope that next season that IMFC home jersey becomes more available here in the states. Finding the authentic home in anything bigger then L was incredibly difficult and I really want that Home jersey in my collection.

 

Montreal is kind of a European feeling town. Just wear it really tight.

 

Wednesday night at the Sounders STH Business Meeting it was hinted at the 2017 Away Kit would be a nod to the past, leading most to believe it will be some sort of Retro Kit

 

Reveal tomorrow for Atlanta's jersey and there haven't been ANY leaks online? You're slipping, BigSoccer.

 

I can't be the only person who actually typed footyheadlines.com into my browser to find the leak that you people somehow failed to post here...only to find it lacking.

What has become of us?!!?

 

Expect a simple black/red striped shirt,perhaps plain black sleeves. Adidas stripes on shoulders like the Germany kit. Most likely nothing special.

 

Care to share the link of it with all of us? I scrolled down for a good bit and saw nothing on FH

 

Why? SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!

If the TV money isn't there, the dollars have to come from somewhere...........

 

Clint Mathis and the Metros say hi. He is a Georgia boy, after all.

 

Atl guy here, will someone tell me how this kit isn't emblazoned with HOME DEPOT across the front????? C'mon Arthur. It's your team. Own it.

 

The kit just adds to "Generic FC" in my eyes. No personality in the brand/club.

 

I've never understood why so many fellow N. American soccer fans seem to have a need for some ridiculous nickname in the team name. It's not like Euro teams don't have nicknames, they just figured out they're not needed permanently installed in the name. Leicester City are the "Foxes" but no one seems to feel it necessary to call them the Leicester City Foxes. What, you'll mix up the teams without them? If the Chicago Fire were to rename themselves Chicago, would you suddenly not know who they were? I'm not saying teams should abandon already established names in favor of more Euro style names (although SKC did themselves some big favors) but just because a team goes with a more traditional soccer name doesn't mean they lack identity. They're from Atlanta, what else did you need to know?

 

Because AmFam offered us more money

 

Sports teams in North America have had nicknames as part of the team name since the 19th century. BTW, Australians, Kiwis, and South Africans seem to have the same issue. It is just part of what we do to identify teams and have for a long time. Watch and see whenever a new team starts in any sport in the U.S. and Canada. The very first discussion that people have about it is what will the nickname be.

Here in Houston, people mostly refer to the teams by their nicknames: Astros, Texans, Rockets, Coogs, Dynamo. Otherwise you would just have a lot of "Houston". Do those have to be an official part of the team name? Probably not but it sure makes things a lot more clear.

We'll see how this trend of no nicknames as part of soccer names in North America goes but so far most people just treat the FC or United as the nickname. It is kind of awkward but just listen to announcers or read the media coverage in the various cities that have the teams. They are bound and determined to call the team "FC Dallas" or NYCFC or even "Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC" as often as they can. Atlanta will probably be "United" in Atlanta but at least Atlanta United or even Atlanta United FC whenever they can squeeze it in. FC Dallas has had that name for 10 years. What nickname has developed that is useful? They tried Hoops but it didn't last. People just treat "FC" as the nickname which is pretty generic as far as an identity.

 

I was thinking the same thing, i dig the vertical stripes but its pretty un-inspired. I mean compared to say Philly etc.