Known
originally as the United States of America Foot Ball Association, the
organization was formed in April 1913. Three years later, the team played its
first game against Sweden in Stockholm where they were victorious 3-2. The new
kit celebrates the centenary and is inspired by the uniform worn in that game.
The
shirt uses a solid white design with obsidian blue collar and sleeve detailing.
The V-neck is noticeably wide and deep to match the 1913 kit. Vent details on
the right and left hem represent the nation’s iconic stars and stripes, while
the inner neck detail also celebrates U.S Soccer’s centennial year.
A
standout feature of the new kit is the crest. The enlarged crest (again, an
homage to the original kit), is interwoven to maximize the top’s luxurious
feel. The crest's 13 stars and 13 stripes replicates the motif of the 1913 kit
and symbolizes the first American flag of the original 13 colonies.
The
shorts are white with an obsidian blue trim along each side and have the full
crest and a white swoosh detail. The socks are white and have "USA"
woven into the design.
In
line with Nike’s commitment to combining performance with lower environmental
impact, fabric for the new kit’s shorts is made with 100 percent recycled
polyester, while the shirt fabric is made with a minimum 96 percent recycled
polyester. Each kit is made from an average 13 recycled plastic bottles.
The
kit is constructed using Nike Dri-FIT technology to wick moisture and is made
out of 23 percent lighter fabric with 20 percent stronger knit structure than
Nike’s previous kits. The shirt also features laser-cut ventilation holes that
promote localized cooling to help regulate players' body temperature during a
match.