best kits 2020

How Three Lower-League American Clubs Created the Best Kits of 2020

As summer approaches, three American soccer clubs have brought in a heat wave of new kits. In addition to seeing what Indy Eleven, Forward Madison, and Providence City FC...
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How to Take Care of Your Kit Collection

Kits, especially vintage ones, are among a soccer fan's most precious possessions. As such, many are loath to wear them out of fear of ruining them or depreciating their...
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A Conversation With Gunt22, the Man With the Rarest Football Boots In the World

It doesn't matter if it's stamps, kits, or football boots, you won't find many collections as rare as Gunt22's anywhere in the world. We sat down with him to...
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It’s Time to Bring Back ’90s MLS Kits in Their OG Form

Forget retro-inspired. We need '90s MLS kits back in their true form, and sooner rather than later. As the league celebrates its "Jersey Week," we examine why bringing back...
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The Great Football Kit War: A Battle to Create an Off-Pitch Club Identity In the 21st Century

While the world's biggest clubs race to create dominant rosters of players, another battle looms away from the packed stadiums and bright lights of the pitch. We examine which...
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Classiest In the Game: Why AIK Fotboll Is (and Always Has Been) Football’s Most Stylish Club

Forget household names like PSG and AS Roma — Swedish club AIK Fotboll has effortlessly merged football and style for years. From their beautiful limited edition kits to their...
puma king

It’s Time We Give the PUMA KING the Love It Deserves

One of the few boots that can actually live up to its name, the PUMA KING has been worn by literal football royalty. Yet, it still gets overlooked in...
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The Cheeky Designs of Second Yellow

Inspired by football's street culture, Second Yellow offers streetwear and apparel that's far from minimalist. We get a glimpse behind the brand's clever designs, and see just why it's...
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Phil Delves, Football Kit Connoisseur

With a vast collection and knowledge of football kits, Phil Delves has quickly become an authority amongst the shirt collecting community. We catch up with the rising aficionado and...
leyburn sports

Leyburn Sports: Unique Designs for Overlooked Sides

The demand for original kits has been on the rise, and brands like Leyburn Sports are helping to quench that thirst. But Leyburn is more than just an out-of-the-box...
saltair fc

You Can’t Prove They Never Existed: The Saltair FC Story

Recently launched Saltair FC is already making waves in American soccer culture. Seen on the likes of The Cooligans' Christian Polanco and rumored to be a topic of discussion...
universal dialect

Grab Life: Universal Dialect’s Adventure-Ready Apparel Gives Back to Footballers In Need

With a line of activewear wearable both on and off the pitch, Universal Dialect is more than just another football-inspired apparel brand. From its adventure trips to soccer ball...
nike gato

An Ode to the Nike Gato

One of Nike's most popular indoor shoe models, the Gato has survived through multiple designs, technology, and even a discontinuation. Recently released in an all-new form, we take a...
usl championship kits

The Five Best 2020 USL Championship Kits

It may be a tier below MLS, but there's nothing second rate about USL Championship kits. From simple minimalist designs to ambitious works of art, we look at some...
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A Conversation With Kit and Bone Founder Matt Pascoe

With kits and prints that are both eye-catching and affordable, the Kit and Bone range of designs are a refreshing addition to a kit world that can get repetitive...
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The Inaugural Premier League Hall of Fame Kit Class

The EPL is finally getting its own Hall of Fame. In addition to the legendary players and managers that graced the league, do kits deserve a place in the...
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What Football Can Learn From Rugby Kit Templates

Kit templates don't need to be synonymous with boring. With striking and original designs, adidas' latest New Zealand Super Rugby kits are just one example of clever template usage...
mls kits 2020

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: 2020 MLS Kit Edition

The special retro-inspired kits for MLS' 25th season have been nothing if not polarizing. We parse through them all, championing the best and lambasting the worst.  With the MLS season...
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All-New Kits Showcased at the MLS x adidas ‘Forward 25’ Fashion Show in New York City

For the second year in a row, MLS and adidas hosted a fashion show to reveal their kits for the upcoming season. While there weren't any bold and reimagined...
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In His Bag: Franck Joubert Is Turning Kits Into High-Fashion Leather Handbags

Made out of upcycled football kits and other high fashion garments, Franck Joubert's leather bags have evolved from low key side project to ambitious line with a solid buzz....