![]() “You’ll begin to see, if you haven’t already, the adidas brand making major shifts in innovation and creation across the board,” notes Mike Brennan, the Assistant Manager of Sports Marketing for Adidas. Starting with MLS jerseys this year, some of the jerseys now have the Adidas stripes running vertically down the sides of the jersey along the torso. Adidas is the sole manufacturer of all MLS jerseys and ALL of their jerseys – from MLS to national teams and international clubs – have always had their trademark three stripes on the sleeves. One of the most notable changes this year with MLS jerseys is seemingly subtle, but it makes a huge difference. It’s definitely a handy guide to look through and see what each team will be wearing this season. The folks over at Sports Illustrated have kept a running tally of this year’s jerseys and called out the specific updates that were made to either the home, away, or third kit for each respective club. With those changes comes the fun of jersey unveilings, which seem grow in effort and importance each and every season. A club might not change both it’s home, away, or third kit at the same time, but they’re almost bound to make a change to at least one every season. While there’s no set time limit on how long a team keeps a jersey “in-rotation,” these days typically see new releases every year. ![]() Fans spend hard-earned money on jerseys of their favorite player and / or team, often buying one (or more) when each new jersey that gets released. They’re instantly recognizable – from the colors, to the crest, the sponsor, along with the name and number on the back. Jerseys are a big business for soccer teams. ![]() Preseason matches and tournaments have wrapped up. We’re mere days away from the kickoff of the 2016 MLS Regular Season.
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