2016 Jersey Thread

[adam]

that might be the worst jersey ever created.

I wouldnt go that far, but it might make for a great photoshopping opportunity to pretend we were an original MLS team.

 

[LostAnvil]

My issue is that the designers are acting like they have nothing to draw on. Some people are defending this jersey as "bold" and like that they're taking a chance. But there's a difference between being bold and being random.

Last year's black jersey they had those weird glossy angled stripes. Fine, whatever. This year, we have strange looking circles. My question to the designers is "why?" What about New York led you to think a circle pattern would work? What inspired you?

New York has loads of culture to draw on. So many iconic fonts, design styles and patterns, etc. It's all been ignored when designing our branding.

Pinstripes. Subtle art deco patterning. The Statue of Liberty's crown.

I don't know, I'm not a designer. But this jersey has zero stylistic connection to the city, and my only conclusion is that they didn't even try to make one.

EDIT: For example, this would be a "bold" but reasonable pattern on a jersey: http://www.museumofthecity.org/wp-c...ork-city-art-mural-graffiti_33596_990x742.jpg

(I'd hate it, but I'd understand why they're trying it.)

I get what you're saying, but they haven't had a chance to explain their thought process - if they don't give a reason for the circles as part of the official announcement, then that's ridiculous

The glossy stripes on last year's away jersey were meant to represent each of the 5 boroughs - kinda lame, but it wasn't out of left field

Now, if they say the circles are because NYC is the center of the universe or something equally egocentric, then they're opening us up to ridicule from the rest of the league

 

[BEC SPK]

Looks like they put "this city never sleeps" into the collar

 

[adam]

Looks like they put "this city never sleeps" into the collar

ironic for a jersey that looks like it's trying to hypnotize you! "look into the crest, you're getting sleepy, sleepy..."

 

[Rimil]

At first I kind of liked it, but the long sleeve version kinda makes me think of an ugly keeper's jersey. Can't imagine a whole team of those will look good.

So that got me thinking, maybe that's the away keeper kit *fingers crossed*

 

[adam]

At first I kind of liked it, but the long sleeve version kinda makes me think of an ugly keeper's jersey. Can't imagine a whole team of those will look good.

So that got me thinking, maybe that's the away keeper kit *fingers crossed*

The target on the chest would make a lot more sense if that were the case.

 

[Ulrich]

At first I kind of liked it, but the long sleeve version kinda makes me think of an ugly keeper's jersey. Can't imagine a whole team of those will look good.

So that got me thinking, maybe that's the away keeper kit *fingers crossed*

I knew I had seen something like this before.... Jorge would be proud to wear it.

 

[thesauerchise]

You just like it because your Grabavoy jersey won't be the worst thing in the stadium this year

I'm doing a slow clap of approval....well done

 

[thesauerchise]

ADIDAS REP: Mr. Pirlo, here is our new away kit.
PIRLO: What is this shit?
ADIDAS REP: Trust me, it looks better on...
PIRLO: On what? On fire?
VILLA: En Fuego! Si!

Did you see the pink one Juve had? He's used to bad jersey designs

 

[hatt91]

Maybe the circles have something to do with a heartbeat? Like 'My heart belongs to NYCFC'. Or a continuous heart beat because NYC is 'The city that never sleeps'

Maybe i'm grasping at straws to jusify the design.

 

[BxLio91]

I hope it comes with cancer medicine
BECAUSE THIS IS HOW YOU GET CANCER

 

[roxfontaine]

Well, good thing I already had cancer. Beat that shit like GET THE F OUTTA HERE!

(Here's the placer holder for my $120 and change)

 

[Ulrich]

What are the chances the club will do everybody a solid and wear the Home Jersey the entire season???

 

[Ulrich]

Well, good thing I already had cancer. Beat that shit like GET THE F OUTTA HERE!

(Here's the placer holder for my $120 and change)

If you're going to rock it, you should at least go for the long sleeve - that $120 won't cut it.

 

[SFphoto]

Is it weird that I like the long sleeve jerseys more when they had the three adidas stripes?

 

[roxfontaine]

It doesn't matter long sleeve or short. It's hot out more than it is cold though, so I'm likely buying short sleeve again. If I see the long sleeve and it adds something to the look, I have no problem buying that.

 

[JayH]

Would it make everyone feel better if the kit ripples signify the accompanying stadium announcement that the stadium is going to be on the Hudson? The Pier it is!

 

[D_RoyJenkins]

They did this on purpose to make us buy the home jersey, I'm not falling for it.

 

[juventuz]

I don't know, I'm just not buying it that that's the one. Not enough orange considering the image NYCFC tweeted out today, with the NYCFC logo and their text being in orange.

 

[NYCFCfan]

Is anyone else reminded of the intro to all of NYCFC's videos by the circles?

The letters N, Y and C all fall into a circle and form ripples.

http://www.nycfc.com/post/2016/01/3...sity-patrick-mullins-post-match?autoplay=true