Costa Rica to Leave Adidas for Umbro in 2027
1 hour ago, by Chris
- Manufacturer Switch Confirmed: Costa Rica's national football team is set to switch from Adidas to Umbro as their kit manufacturer, with the new partnership officially beginning on January 1, 2027.
- Reason for Adidas Departure: The decision to leave Adidas stems from the company's offer of reduced financial terms for a renewal, reportedly due to sales projections falling short of initial expectations for the current deal.
- Umbro's New Partnership Details: Umbro will supply all Costa Rican national teams with match kits, training gear, and lifestyle wear, capitalizing on their strong local presence through a pre-existing partnership with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense.
Costa Rica's national football team is set for a major manufacturer switch. According to Costa Rican media La Nácion, the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol (FCRF) will not renew its partnership with Adidas and is instead set to sign with Umbro starting on January 1, 2027.
Costa Rica to Sign Umbro Kit Deal From 2027
Adidas originally signed a four-year deal with Los Ticos that began on January 1, 2023, and runs through December 31, 2026. However, with sales projections falling short of initial expectations, the Three Stripes reportedly offered reduced financial terms for a renewal. Dissatisfied with the proposal, the Costa Rican federation explored alternative options and quickly found common ground with Umbro, who already holds a strong local presence through their partnership with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense.
Adidas Costa Rica Kits - 2023-2026
Umbro Liga Deportiva Alajuelense 2026 Kits
While other brands were briefly considered, negotiations with Umbro are reported to be sealed. The British brand is poised to supply match kits, training gear, and lifestyle wear for all Costa Rican national teams from the start of 2027, with the first official Umbro Costa Rica shirts expected to be unveiled in January 2027.
Umbro x Costa Rica Concept by Gol de Sergio
Spanish kit freak Gol de Sergio created three concepts of how an Umbro Costa Rica 2027 kit could look. They are not based on actual leaked information but give a good impression of the feeling.
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Wellington Phoenix 26-27 Home Kit Released
A-League club Wellington Phoenix and apparel partner Dynasty Sport have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Celebrating the club's 20th anniversary campaign, the design delivers a direct throwback homage to the inaugural strip worn during the 2007-08 season.
The Dynasty Wellington Phoenix 26-27 home jersey features a predominantly black body accented by distinctive curved yellow and white panels sweeping across the shoulders and flanks, echoing the aesthetics of the club's debut kit. Significant cultural elements are embedded throughout, with the central Te Raukura white feather plume positioned on the chest alongside the club crest, and a tohu pattern incorporated into the side paneling. The inside collar features custom anniversary lettering reading 'Wellington Phoenix 20th Season Anniversary 2007-2027'.
Completed with matching black shorts and black socks, the kit is available immediately via the Phoenix online store and select regional retailers. The men's team features Entelar Group as main sponsor, while the women's edition showcases OPPO on the front.
Adidas National University Philippines 26-27 Kits Released
Adidas has officially unveiled the new football kits for National University (NU) in the Philippines, continuing the brand's ongoing partnership with the NU Bulldogs collegiate teams in the UAAP. As the country's first private, non-sectarian university, NU receives a sharp, bespoke set of uniforms tailored to its athletic heritage.
The new home jersey arrives in the university's classic deep navy blue, highlighted by rich gold accents on the collar, sleeve trim, and signature Three Stripes. A prominent retro-inspired 'National U' wordmark graphic stretches across the chest, complemented by a centered Adidas Performance logo and matching gold squad numbers. Completing the look are navy shorts and socks detailed with gold branding.
The away uniform reverses the aesthetic onto a crisp white base, finished with the same navy and gold chest branding and sleeve detailing. Alongside the outfield jerseys, Adidas also revealed a light pink goalkeeper kit featuring gold trim, giving the NU Bulldogs a complete, unified look across the pitch.
Special Farnham Town 26-27 Oktoberfest Shirt Released
English club Farnham Town has officially released a special limited-edition shirt to celebrate Oktoberfest for the 26-27 season. The one-off design arrives ahead of the club's dedicated matchday event scheduled for their home fixture against Salisbury on Saturday, October 10.
The shirt is heavily inspired by traditional Bavarian themes, featuring Bavaria's iconic blue and white diamond pattern across the entire body and sleeves. It is finished with a classic white spread polo collar paired with a V-neck cut, while a golden beer barrel graphic sits on the right chest opposite the Farnham Town FC club crest. Spanning across the midriff is an ornate gold "Oktoberfest" script complete with integrated barrel details.
Produced by LS4 Sport, who partners with the club alongside their primary kit supplier, the special release is completely separate from their standard 26-27 league kits. The shirt is available for pre-order through the club's online shop for £40 in strictly limited quantities.
Barnsley 26-27 Third Kit Released
Barnsley FC and technical partner Oxen have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign. The release serves as the final chapter in the club's "Toby Tyke trilogy," following the houndstooth-patterned home shirt and star-clustered away kit, bringing the beloved mascot directly to the forefront.
The Oxen Barnsley 26-27 third shirt is predominantly white with light grey elements and bright green trim on the v-neck collar, cuffs, and side panels. Instead of the standard club crest, the jersey showcases a redrawn vintage Toby Tyke mascot in a green kit clutching a football positioned centrally on the chest. An intricate, all-over tonal print covers the body and sleeves, repeating Toby Tyke and the retro "The Tykes" typography, which is also neatly printed on the upper back.
Created in collaboration with creative studio VFILES, club director Julie Anne Quay, and a lifelong Barnsley supporter, the shirt features centered black branding from Oxen and main sponsor The Investment Room, alongside Weston Park Cancer Charity on the sleeve and Parliament on the lower back. The look is completed with white shorts and bright green and white socks.
