First off, it seems like Nike is still calling the shots, which, okay, not shocking. But the *design* this year? That’s where things get a little… interesting. I saw something about “unity” and “a single star” and blah blah blah. Marketing speak, am I right? It *sounds* good, but does it *look* good? That’s the real question.
Apparently, they’ve got jerseys for both the USMNT (that’s the men’s team, for those not in the know) and the USWNT (the women’s team, duh). They’re pushing Christian Pulisic’s jersey *hard*, which, makes sense, he’s kinda the big name, ya know? But what about the rest of the squad? Give some love to the other guys (and gals!). I mean, no offense to Pulisic, he’s great, but a team is more than just one player.
And the whole “youth apparel” thing? Smart move, U.S. Soccer. Gotta get ’em hooked young, right? Get those tiny jerseys on the future stars (or at least, the future fans). My little cousin would probably rock one.
Honestly, I haven’t seen the jerseys in person yet, just online. And let me tell you, online pictures can be deceiving! Sometimes they look amazing, and then you get the actual thing and it’s like, “whoa, what *is* this?” I’m hoping it’s not one of those situations. I’m praying it’s not one of *those* situations.