"While some teams are really stretching the inspiration for these kits -- and who can blame them, having to come up with a new one each year and pretend they have some deep, local meaning when sometimes they just did something they thought looked cool -- others have found some truly delightful wells from which to draw from. And in the end, it's really just about whether it's a good look anyway."
"LAFC has gone back and forth between trying to make black and gold stand alone, which is mostly underwhelming, and leaning into the art deco vibe of their brand, which is gorgeous. They went with the latter this time around, and it's one of the best kits they've ever had. This is how you go bold, while grounding your design in the elements that have been part of your identity from the jump and stand out from anyone else in the league."
"The team claims that it's paying homage to the country's founding in 1776 and this being the 250th anniversary of the United States, but this is the New England Revolution. They are the MS Paint crest. They are the militia shooting muskets after goals. They are the team who most exemplifies the year MLS was born and American soccer changed forever. And this kit, with its red, white and blue starburst design, is that."
All 30 MLS teams have new Adidas kits this season, each receiving bespoke designs rather than league templates. Some clubs draw deeply from local or historical inspiration, while others prioritize aesthetic choices that simply look good. The New England Revolution kit channels a 1996-era, patriotic motif tied to the 1776 founding and the U.S. 250th anniversary, featuring a red, white and blue starburst and playful, retro references. LAFC embraced an art deco black-and-gold approach that strongly reflects the club's Los Angeles identity and stands out as a particularly successful design.
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