Philadelphia Union Unveil Inaugural Kit

Yes, the Philadelphia Union kit is rich in American history; it’s blue and gold color scheme reflects the uniform of the early American Revolution, it’s collar boldly highlights Benjamin Franklin’s “Jungite Aut Perite” (Join or Die) rallying cry, and the crest highlights 13 stars for each of the original colonies, along with the “Don’t Tread On Me” rattlesnake which was the America’s initial flag symbol. What a tribute to the city and it’s history, no?

But in the midst of all this thought and planning is the central question that is imperative to the success of any kit:

Is it hot?

Here is TheOffside’s first look at the expansion teams new jersey, and I will leave the critique to you. Is this a richly cultural and tasteful tribute to the home of the American Revolution, or does this look like a blue kit with a long running mustard stain? Let me know what you think . . .

- For more on the Union, visit Andrew’s Philadelphia Union Offside blog.

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