This is the new Whitecaps secondary kit 2016, a new alternate uniform for Canadian Major League Soccer outfit Vancouver Whitecaps. Made by Adidas, the new Whitecaps away jersey was officially revealed on February 1, 2016.

The kit takes inspiration from the city’s geography and has been named the “Sea to Sky” jersey by the club.

The shirt begins with dark blue (representing the Pacific) and transforms into sky blue as we move up (thus the theme “Sea to sky”). Continue reading →

Following on the heels of kit releases for Chicago Fire and San Jose Earthquakes, here is another one from the MLS- this time the new 2016 Portland Timbers secondary/alternate jersey. Officially revealed on 28 January, 2016, the red and black strip will be the first Timbers uniform to have a star above the club crest (as a mark of recognition for their 2015 MLS Cup win)

The red hoops fade from top to bottom and feature a thorn design, as can be seen in the pics below. The necktape features the words “No Pity in the Rose City”, with “No Pity” appearing on the back Continue reading →

This is the new San Jose Earthquakes away shirt 2016, San Jose’s new alternate strip for the upcoming MLS season. The club have also brought on board a new principal sponsor in the form of Sutter Health, with the Sacramento based company inking a multi year deal to appear on the front of both home and away jerseys.

The exact value of the contract was not revealed but Quakes president David Kaval did mention that it was in the upper echelon (top 5) of MLS shirt sponsorship deals. That is some coup for the club, who have been without a principal jersey sponsor for the last four seasons following the end of their last deal with Amway Global back in 2011 Continue reading →