Nike to Keep Current Template for 27-28 Season - New Template for Third Kits Only
39 minutes ago, by Chris
- Current Template Retention: Nike will continue to use its existing kit template for primary (home and away) club releases during the 27-28 season, rather than introducing a complete overhaul.
- New Template Debut for Third Kits: The new 'Fenom' template, originally created for national teams in the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, will be exclusively introduced at club level for the 27-28 third shirts.
- Future Template for 2028-29: A completely new kit template is slated for release in the 2028-29 season, which is expected to debut with the Euro 2028 kits.
Nike will retain its current kit template for primary club releases in the 27-28 season, Footy Headlines can leak. Rather than overhauling its entire lineup, the brand has decided to carry over its existing base template for the home and away jerseys of its top clubs, while reserving its next-generation build for a dedicated range.
The Nike 206 template was debuted in the 2026 World Cup and heavily criticized for its awkward cut that led to the "shoulder gate". It remains to be seen how Nike addresses that problem. Using steam makes the problem almost disappear.
2027 Women's World Cup Template Used for 27-28 Third Kits
The brand's new 'Fenom' template, created for national teams competing at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, will instead debut at club level exclusively across 27-28 third shirts. This move closely mirrors Nike's streamlined approach from the 23-24 season, where a shared Women's World Cup design structure was adapted across third strips for elite sides including FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea.
We got the first look at the Fenom template through leaked 2027 international designs - the upcoming France and Australia jerseys. Engineered alongside advanced Aero-FIT fabric technology, the cut features updated ergonomic panel lines, modified collar builds, and specialized knit ventilation.
Australia 2027 Women's World Cup Home Kit
Australia 2027 Women's World Cup Away Kit
France 2027 Women's World Cup Home Kit
Nike 2028 Template
We also already know that Nike will introduce a totally new template for the 2028-2029 season, to be debuted for the Euro 2028 kits. We have already leaked the three main variants of that.
What are your thoughts on the Nike 2027 Fenom template? Comment below.
FUS Rabat 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan Botola Pro side FUS Rabat has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Spanish brand Joma. The capital club steps into the new campaign with a coordinated and sharp visual identity across both strips.
The Joma FUS Rabat 26-27 home shirt is predominantly red, anchored by a prominent central white stripe that runs down the body, broken only for the main sponsor. The fabric features an understated tonal texture throughout, accompanied by a clean white crew neck collar. Inverting the look, the 26-27 away shirt relies on a clean white base centered around a bold red vertical stripe and matching red accents.
Both jerseys carry the traditional FUS Rabat crest on the left chest, with Novec Groupe CDG and Cosumar featured as shirt sponsors. The away kit also includes neat Arabic calligraphy spelling out "Rabat" on the upper back above the player names and numbers. Matching shorts and socks complete the Moroccan club's new 26-27 wardrobe.
Sam Kerr Debuts Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Signature Boots
Sam Kerr has officially given her new Nike Mercurial signature boots their on-pitch debut, stepping out for Gotham FC in the vibrant design. Following Nike's official launch of the pair on September 21, 2026, the Australian forward wasted no time lacing them up for competitive action. Kerr took to the pitch wearing her preferred low-cut iteration of the silhouette, continuing her longstanding preference for low collars over the high dynamic fit collar.
This boot follows Kerr's debut signature Mercurial from 2025, which took inspiration from the coastal beaches of her hometown Perth.
Croatia Debuts Adidas 26-27 Away Kit
Croatia officially kicked off its new era with Adidas on Saturday night, debuting the 26-27 away kit during a 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory against Czechia in Prague. The match marked the first on-pitch appearance for the Vatreni in the three stripes following the conclusion of their 26-year partnership with Nike this summer.
The new Croatia 26-27 away strip is predominantly deep blue and features an intricate tonal graphic inspired by the country's centuries-old lacemaking heritage from regions such as Pag and Lepoglava. The textured pattern is complemented by vibrant coral red accents across the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder stripes, while the chest features a clean white Trefoil logo opposite the federation crest.
Completed with matching deep blue shorts and socks, the kit looked sharp on the pitch and has earned praise from supporters for its blend of cultural motifs and modern detailing.
