Let’s Discuss a Third Kit

Posted by Mike on December 12, 2009 · Filed Under Uniforms 

Seattle Fans love the Rave Green Jerseys and others enjoy the success in Sounder Blue, but the discussion of a possible third kit always brings out everyone’s opinions. Especially the all-white commemorative kit.

Earlier this week Sounders FC General Manager Adrian Hanauer was asked about a cascade shale alternated jersey to which he replied, “I can’t promise shale grey but there might be a little surprise in the jersey category coming this summer.”

Is this a gimmick for the jersey sales? That’s possible. But according to CONCACAF Champions League Rules:

The visiting team must, in any case, bring two sets of uniforms to the
stadiums that do not conflict with the home team’s uniform.

The visiting team must, in any case, bring two sets of uniforms to the stadiums that do not conflict with the home team’s uniform. (11.2.C)

Is it that simple? I’m not familiar with the kits Caribbean and Central American clubs, but I am guessing that the Rave Green traditionals of Sounders FC wouldn’t cause a conflict- however I’m guessing the Sounder Blue jerseys could. So is the need to have a third color based on this?

So what color alternate jersey would you like to see? We’re aware of the Yellow kit rumor. What about plain and simple white? A dark Cascade Shale? An obnoxious fluorescent-like hue Barcelona’s pink or Chelesea’s yellow?

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