Australia 2016-17 Home and Away Kits Released
Mar 22, 2016, by Pat
The new Australia kits introduce smart designs, following the way paved by Nike's other 2016-17 national team jerseys. Launched on March 22, 2016, the Nike Australia 2016 home and away shirts will be worn throughout the rest of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
German-based Australia striker Mathew Leckie said of the new Australia kit: “From the moment I tried on the new shirt during the design process, I could tell that it is one of the lightest playing shirts that I have ever worn, which helps our performance, especially when we play in some the hot conditions around the world. I can’t wait to wear it on Thursday night for the first time.”
Australia 2016 Kit
This is the new Nike Australia soccer jersey.
Unlike the new 2016 jerseys of the likes of England, France and the United States, the new Australia home kit is not based on Nike's new Vapor kit template. Instead, the Australia 2016-2017 home jersey echoes the design of the new South Korea and Turkey national team kits. Like those two shirts, the new Australia kit boasts a graphic print on the front.
To round off the design, the new Australia 2016 home shirt boasts green trim on the collar, while a green stripe runs down on each side. The Nike Swoosh, positioned on the right chest, opposite of the Australia crest, is also green.
In line with its other 2016 kits, Nike combines the yellow Australia 2016 shirt with shorts of the same color, and green colored socks, an unprecedented style for the Socceroos.
Australia 2016-17 Away Kit
This image shows the new Nike Australia 2018 World Cup Qualifiers away jersey.
Based on the same template and featuring the same graphic print as the home kit, the new Australia away kit is navy, as most recent Nike Australia jerseys have been. Combined with a Nike Swoosh in yellow and boasting no other colored trim, the front graphic looks even better here, on the Australia 2016-17 away kit.
The Australia 2016 away kit is completed by navy shorts and yellow socks.
What do you think of the new Australia 2016 home kit? Let us know in the comments below, and also check out all other new Nike 2016 national team kits.
Austria Lustenau Release Special-Edition 26-27 "Vintage" Kit
Austrian club SC Austria Lustenau has unveiled a special-edition jersey, dubbed the "Vintage" kit, created in collaboration with Italian brand Erreà. The limited-edition shirt was launched for the friendly match against German giants FC Schalke 04 at the Sun Minimeal Arena.
The Erreà Austria Lustenau 26-27 "Vintage" jersey comes in an off-white cream base adorned with a subtle all-over floral damask pattern. It is complemented by a dark green polo collar with dual gold pinstripes, an aesthetic echoed on the matching ribbed sleeve cuffs. To complete the clean retro look, the club crest, Erreà chest logo, and Sun Minimeal front sponsor are all rendered in monochrome dark green.
On the back, the retro styling continues with an elegant serif typeface in green for the player names and squad numbers. The release represents another custom design from Erreà in their first season outfitting the Austrian side, after taking over the club's technical contract ahead of the 26-27 campaign.
Betting Ban: Brazilian Club Vila Nova Announce BYD Main Shirt Sponsor Deal
Brazilian club Vila Nova FC has officially announced Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD as its new primary front-of-shirt sponsor. Described by the club as the largest commercial partnership in its history, the agreement places the BYD logo prominently on the chest of the team's Volt Sport kits through the end of 2026, with an option to extend into 2027.
The sponsorship is executed in collaboration with Saga, an authorized dealership network representing BYD in Brazil, whose small logo appears directly underneath the main BYD mark. The automotive manufacturer replaces previous shirt sponsor Bet da Sorte, following a wave of regulatory restrictions on betting companies operating in Brazilian football.
Currently fighting at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B table and chasing promotion to the top flight, Vila Nova is set to debut the redesigned shirts immediately. The landmark agreement secures vital financial stability for the club's promotion push while expanding BYD's growing footprint across South American football.
Legia Warsaw Release First Adidas Originals Collection in Decades
Legia Warsaw and Adidas have officially launched an all-new Originals lifestyle collection, marking the club's first dedicated project under the iconic Trefoil banner in decades. The retro-infused streetwear range draws heavily on vintage terrace fashion and archival sportswear aesthetics.
Rendered in Legia's traditional palette of green, white, and black, the drop includes classic full-zip track jackets, hoodies, track pants, and t-shirts. Every piece is detailed with Adidas' signature Trefoil logo and prominent Three Stripes down the sleeves and legs. Fans are also treated to two distinct badge options across the garments, with items arriving with either the club's modern crest or the iconic circular 'eLka' emblem.
The Adidas Originals Legia Warsaw collection is available now through the club's official online fan store and selected physical locations. Prices range from 259 PLN for t-shirts to 419 PLN (60-95 EUR) for the full-zip track tops.
