Hamilton, Ontario-based Forge FC is ready to light things up in the upcoming 2024 Canadian Premier League season in their new primary and alternate kits made by Macron.
The defending CanPL champions unveiled the kits at a fan event at Tim Hortons Field on Thursday, March 28. They celebrate the club’s massive success over their history, having won four CanPL titles over the league’s five-year history.
The primary kit is “a masterpiece of design that encapsulates the essence of the club’s heritage and triumphs,” according to Forge FC. It is predominantly Forge’s signature shade of orange, but adds gold accents around the collar and sleeve cuffs. The abstract geometric pattern on the shirt depicts “sparks flying from a hammer in action — a nod to the relentless spirit and determination of the club.”
The alternate kit, meanwhile, is a “is a stunning tribute to the captivating allure of Hamilton, renowned as the waterfall capital of the world,” the club says. “Embracing the city’s natural beauty, this kit showcases the club’s unique waterfall white look, portraying a subtle yet powerful nod to the mesmerizing force of water crashing down at the bottom of a waterfall.”
The sublimated geometric texture on the white shirt features “three dynamic orange sparks, reminiscent of a forge ablaze with vigor – a powerful symbol of resilience, strength, and unity.” Orange and grey stripes are found on the sleeve cuffs, along with grey side panels and orange trim around the hem. The grey polo collar has an orange band running underneath and a grey insert at the front.
Forge FC kick off their 2024 CanPL season when they host Calgary-based Cavalry FC in a rematch of the 2023 CanPL championship final on Saturday, April 13.