Clubs across England’s Premier League are once again showing their support for members of the LGBTQ+ community in soccer and beyond through the Rainbow Laces campaign. For fixtures between November 29 and December 5, Premier League players are wearing rainbow boot laces and rainbow captain’s armbands. Other materials around stadiums
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NSL’s AFC Toronto Launches Inaugural Lifestyle Merchandise Line
Northern Super League club AFC Toronto is ready to let fans show their allegiance with the launch of their first-ever lifestyle merchandise line. The club — part of Canada’s new professional women’s soccer league that’s set to kick off in April 2025 — launched the merchandise on Thursday, November 28.
NWSL Expansion Franchise BOS Nation FC Launches Input Process on Team Name
After unveiling their team name and wordmarks in October to a less-than-warm reception, BOS Nation FC of the National Women’s Soccer League is ready to reevaluate. The team posted a message to fans on their website and social media channels on Tuesday, November 26. In it, they say they are
Portuguese Football Federation Signs New Kit Deal With Puma, Ending 27 Years With Nike
Portugal’s national soccer teams will have a different look once the calendar flips over to 2025, as the country’s football federation has entered into a “blockbuster long-term partnership” with German outfitter Puma. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and Puma announced the new deal on Wednesday, November 27. The contract is
Guinea Contests Loss to Tanzania in African Cup of Nations Qualifier Over Wrong Shirt Number
An argument over a shirt number could result in the field for the upcoming African Cup of Nations looking very different than it currently does. On Thursday, November 21, the Guinea Football Federation (Feguifoot) lodged a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over their men’s national team’s
Leicester City Could Lose Front-of-Shirt Sponsor As Company Faces Bankruptcy Allegations
In the middle of a relegation battle on the field, English Premier League side Leicester City could be facing problems off the field too, as the financial stability of their front-of-shirt sponsor has been called into question. In July 2024, Leicester City announced it had signed a sponsorship deal —
Mexican Football Federation Extends Kit Contract With Adidas Until 2034
Mexico’s national football teams will continue to wear the 3 Stripes until 2034 following the announcement of a contract extension last week. The Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF) announced on Friday, November 22, that they had extended their kit contract with German sportswear giant Adidas for another 10 years, “seeking
‘As Maine As Possible’: Portland Hearts of Pine Unveil Kits for Inaugural USL League One Season
The woods and the water of Maine come together in the new primary jerseys for Portland Hearts of Pine, who will make their debut in USL League One in March 2025. The jerseys were unveiled in front of 1,500 supporters, including Gov. Janet Mills, at a special event at the
NYCFC Announces Etihad Park as Name of New Soccer-Specific Stadium
Major League Soccer’s New York City FC announced today that its new soccer-specific stadium will be known as Etihad Park when it opens in 2027. The deal is part of a 20-year naming rights agreement with Etihad Airways. Located in Willets Point, Etihad Park will seat approximately 25,000 fans and
FIFA Unveils ‘Innovative’ New Trophy for Club World Cup
24-carat gold-plated trophy was designed in collaboration with luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co. and transforms from a shield to “a multifaceted and orbital structure”; contains laser-engraved icons along with inscriptions in 13 languages and in Braille
Tottenham Hotspur Tweaks Primary Logo, Reintroduces Monogram As Part of ‘Remastered’ Brand
New identity aims to embrace club’s rich history and unmistakable heritage by eliminating text under crest; introducing silhouette, monogram and hallmarks; and reworking typography
Dutch Eredivisie’s AFC Ajax to Revert to Classic Logo for 2025-26 Season
Classic logo was used from 1928 to 1991, but also made appearances on kits in recent years to add to throwback aesthetic; announcement is part of Ajax’s 125th anniversary celebrations