I think the Earthquakes should use thier red throwback jerseys as a third kit. Everyone likes the retros. Chicago uses the third kit, why not the Quakes! Any thoughts?
I'm all for a third kit and I love the idea of bringing back the "Retro Reds." The only trouble I can foresee is that their would be precious few occasions when they could wear them. Obviously, they couldn't wear them against the likes of Metro, Chicago or even F*C* Dallas next season. Also, rule out those vs. Chivas USA...maybe even GeT ReAL SL, depending upon the primary color of their kits. We'd only be able to wear them opposite the Galaxatives and/or Crew when they are in the banana skins, but if they are decked in yellow why not just wear our blue?! I love the idea of a red alternate kit...just can't see it happening unless we specifically request it for some special occasion and that would likely have to be a home fixture.
No, we're blue. Wearing it for the Open Cup, occasional road games, and maybe one special home game each year would be OK, but it's tough to build an identity while changing colors every game.
Wear red once or twice a year, or as noted special games or the USOC, but that's it... Designate at the most three league games where the red gets worn...
As the home team, don't we get to pick which colours to wear? The usual is that the away team wears white and the home gets the colored kit, in our case blue. Only in a select games do we see the road team wear red and the other wears a select colour--blue, green et al. Thus, red would still be good against Metro, Chicago, or FC Dallas at home... cheers!
I didn't like the reds. Personally, i'd like to see the 'Quakes get a 3rd jersey, which is a reversal of the black and blue of our home jersey.
Why go to a red jersey?.....how bout All BLACK instead......there's too much red in MLS as it is we dont need anymore.Even if it is the "retro" jersey it just seems redundant to add another red jersey.
Black is a good colour, I'd go along with that. However, to tie in the heritage of the original NASL team to the current MLS club, the red kit symbolizes and pays homage to the original team... since they were a hit with the fans when those kits were tried, it makes for a popular choice...
the red was nice but not for a lot of games. I don't know about everyone else but I'm starting to get sick of the every away team in white.. it's getting a little old and boring.
"Never think red, red is the color of evil. Think blue, blue is the color of good." - Dennis Wheatley
There's a followup quote which reads: "In these heady days, yellow with green sash is the color of evil. Blue, however, remains the color of good." - Goodsport
The Quakes are changing their name to Chameleons SC? Seriously tho, there is enough red and black in the league, the Quakes have a unique shade of blue. If there is going to be a third kit, it needs to stand out. Purple for instance. Personally, I'd like the home jerseys to go back to white sleeves. Tony
If not full red, then cloudy jade (teal alternative) as a nod to the San Jose Clash days, with a trim of rojo to the NASL Quakes... Black is seen too much in jerseys, as with red in any sport. No one would want to return to the losing days of the Clash, but as with the color, it keeps with the blue theme... I'm keen on the red, but the cloudy jade would be just as good... still going to have the Quakes logo and lettering instead of the lobster...
Take the colors from the present logo (blue, black, white and silver) and make one of the minor colors dominant. That silver the Seattle Seahawks have is unique. Lots of combinations would work well. The red is a harking back to tradition, and the red that was used in the 30th anniversary unis is distinctly different than any of the other reds that are being used on the uniforms I know of.
Red is my personal favorite but, as uniform buyer for my AYSO region for the last four years, I have to note that the young players hate black. I don't order black jerseys any more because I got so many complaints about overheating. Maybe that's just because we get the cheap unis, or maybe the professionals are so professional that they wouldn't care. I like the blue, but it needs better accent colors. Like orange or red. Silver and black are too bland.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=27289&item=5133986674 White retro jersey on ebay, I just saw it and have no connection with the seller. Tony
I agree completely with Albany. A shiny-materialed silver alternate would look great and be completely unique. However, if you are really wanting to go "off the path," what about lime green or even lavender? Before you start cracking back with the "sissy color" remarks bear in mind that Juventus sported pink away jerseys. Dare to be different!
Blue and silver one piece's designed like Camaroon's "edgy" uni's. Spartan would be packed like a ladies night at the Saddle Rack.