“Super cyan is an evolution of the Sounders FC distinct color palette,” said Sounders FC owner Joe Roth. “The super cyan kit with the electricity trim definitely sets the Sounders apart. As always, we’re proud to feature Xbox on this and all of our Sounders FC kits.”

Super cyan will be worn for Champions League, U.S. Open Cup and friendly matches in order to differentiate between these competitions and MLS league matches. The shale kit will continue as the secondary kit and will be worn when the rave green is in color conflict or is similar to a home team’s primary kit.

The Xbox logo is featured prominently on the jersey front with a two-tone Sounders FC logo over the heart. The traditional adidas 3-stripes and trim are electricity. The jersey, shorts and socks will all feature the same color palette.

The third kit features the adidas TECHFIT™ Powerweb technology designed to improve core strength by applying optimal pressure to areas of the athlete’s body to increase blood flow. The Powerweb bands allows for maximum range of motion, breathability and comfort. TECHFIT™ focuses the athlete’s muscles’ energy to generate maximum explosive power, acceleration and long-term endurance.

Sounders FC Kit Combinations

2009 Rave Green Kit
Sounder Blue Kit

2010 Rave Green Kit
Sounder Blue Kit
Electricity Kit

2011 Rave Green Kit
Cascade Shale Kit
Electricity Kit

2012 Rave Green Kit
Cascade Shale Kit
Super Cyan Kit

The color scheme of the third kit will continue to cycle following the tradition of many European clubs.

Fans can purchase the third kit at the team’s Pro Shops located at 410 Pike Street in downtown Seattle and CenturyLink Field or through the team’s website.

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The 2011 Shale Sounders FC replica jersey is on sale now.

Notice the “Democracy in Sports” tacking inside the collar…

The White Pregame Jersey is also available.

The Shale Pregame Jersey.

View ALL of the new gear in stock!

Historically, the child replicas have been the same as the adult replicas. So now we have a better glimpse of what the Rave Green tops will look like in 2011.

Thanks to BigLew8 for the heads up on twitter.

Sounders FC image posted on ow.ly

What do you think?

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From the Club: Sounders FC Electricity Kit Fact Sheet

Background: This limited edition kit or uniform will be worn by the Sounders FC during all international friendlies played at Qwest Field and some cup matches. Each friendly will be presented by AT&T and Samsung Mobile.

Detail: The jersey features the Xbox 360 logo and a tone on tone or one-color Sounders badge positioned on the left chest and accented by the traditional adidas 3-stripes. The jersey, shorts and socks will all feature the same color palette.

Sleeve Patches: The U.S. flag is featured on the left sleeve and the MLS logo on included on the right sleeve.

Primary Color: Electricity (Pantone 809C)

Accent Color: Rave Green (Pantone 370C)

Material: The performance design cues carry over with adidas FORMOTION and CLIMACOOL. FORMOTION technology allows the uniforms to move naturally with the athlete’s body resulting in ideal comfort while in motion. CLIMACOOL technology combines moisture wicking fabric with strategically placed mesh material in the player’s heat zones to keep the athlete at optimum temperature.

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Sounders FC to Reveal Third Kit on Tuesday at Pacific Place

WHO: Adrian Hanauer, Sounders FC owner and general manager
Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Sounders FC defender
Fredy Montero, Sounders FC forward
Steve Zakuani, Sounders FC forward

WHEN: Tuesday, April 20 at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Pro Shop @ Pacific Place
Sixth Avenue and Pine Street, Level 3 (northwest corner)
WHAT: Sounders FC players to be staged in storefront window

Well, what do you think about a yellow jersey? We know that yamsmos hates it.

Here’s a previous discussion, but have your opinions changed?

We’re not great with PhotoShop, but we gave it a go…

chelsea jersey a few years back

and it might be our new 3rd kit. this is a unsubstantiated rumor, but a friend of mine was buying some new shoes this weekend, and the store employee told him that the 3rd kit was going to be neon yellow. he heard this from an adidas rep. so yes, this is a bit of a telephone game. i heard from a friend who heard it from a store employee who heard it from a rep, and hell, maybe that rep didn’t know what he is talking about.

so file this under the rumor category for sure, but if it happens, lord i will be pissed.

chelsea’s jersey a few years back prompted one of my favorite chants of all times… “are you stewards, are you stewards, are you stewards in disguise…. are you stewards in disguise”

I HATE THIS JERSEY.

it reminds me of the my first ski jacket when i was a freshman in high school. as a 13 year old, i thought a neon yellow bugaboo jacket from columbia was the greatest thing in the world… that is, until i constantly got asked how many batteries it took to keep it lit, or asked if i could fill in as a traffic guard, or people put their sunglasses on to talk to me. yes, this color brings back some deep emotional demons that i thought i had supressed years ago,  and it should not find it’s way onto our jersey. rave green is already pushing the envelope for me personally.

if this is our third jersey, i hope nobody with any sense decides to plop down $80 for it so the person that makes these types of decisions is sent a clear message