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New DC United Jersey 2016- Adidas D.C United Home Kit 2016

This is the new DC United jersey 2016, DC United’s new principal strip for the upcoming MLS season. Made by Adidas, the new strip was officially revealed on February 6, 2016.

This is the first new jersey from D.C with the new crest following the club’s decision to opt for a branding change late last year. The eagle from the previous logo remains, but there is a change of direction, with its head now turned right instead of left. However the soccer ball and the golden star have disappeared, making way for the stars from the District of Columbia flag.

The predominantly black shirt has the traditional Adidas stripes in red, but at the sides instead of the shoulders. The back of the neck features silhouettes of U.S. Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson Monument, all important buildings in DC’s history. Continue reading

Bayer Leverkusen Jako Shirt Deal

New Bayer Leverkusen Jako Kit Deal- Jako to make Bayer 04’s uniforms from 2016-17

After four decades with Adidas, German Bundesliga club Bayer 04 will have a new kit partner next season in the form of Jako. The new Jako Bayer Leverkusen shirt deal is for an initial period of 2 years, beginning the 2016/17 season, with the option of extending it by a year built into the contract.

Jako already outfit several teams in Germany- Hannover, Darmstadt and Karlsuher SC to name a few, but Leverkusen will be their biggest club by some margin, unlike Adidas, where the Werkself were below the likes of Real Madrid, Bayern, Juventus and Manchester United in the pecking order. This was also quoted as a key reason for inking the deal by Bayer CEO Michael Stade who said, “Bayer 04 will be for Jako the clear number one among the advertisers – and not one of many

The new Jako made shirt will feature Continue reading

New LA Galaxy Jersey 2016- Adidas Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Home Kit 2016

This is the new LA Galaxy home jersey 2016, Los Angeles’ Galaxy’s new principal uniform for the 2016 Major League Soccer season. Made by Adidas, the new LA Galaxy home kit was officially revealed on February 4, 2016 and will be worn by the likes of Ashley Cole (former Arsenal and Chelsea), Steven Gerrard (ex Liverpool), Nigel de Jong (ex Manchester City and AC Milan), Giovani dos Santos (ex Barcelona and Tottenham) this season.

The shirt retains the sash design from previous seasons, but this year, they consist of two bars in the club’s traditional colours. Another unique feature is the single golden star (the only MLS team to have one), incorporated to celebrate Galaxy’s 5 MLS Cup Championship triumphs. Continue reading