Worse Than Ever? Adidas 2019 MLS Authentic vs Replica Kits
Feb 13, 2019, by Chris
The 2019 Major League Soccer season will kick off on March 2 2019. League-wide supplier Adidas released one new jersey for each club, including many awesome looking kits. If you are intending to buy the jersey of your favorite club or one you especially liked, you have to be aware that the jersey you wanted to buy will not look like the one worn by the players - the reason for that is that the authentic and replica MLS jerseys are very different.
Authentic and replica kits have been very different in MLS since several years. This year, it could be even worse than before, at least the latest launches let conclude that.
Adidas Major League Soccer 2019 Replica vs Authentic Soccer Jerseys
The authentic & replica Adidas 2019 MLS kits do not have minor differences but remarkable dissimilarities. The replica versions of most kits come without details on the collar and the sleeve cuffs, which heavily changes he aesthetic of the kit.
In example, the new Minnesota United FC replica kit comes without the sky blue details on the collar and the sleeve cuffs - both are just white.
Other differences between the authentic (player issue) and the replica shirts are the special team tag on the lower left as well as the MLS badge on the sleeve (only part of authentic jersey - some team's jerseys have it on both jerseys, e..g Red Bulls). The badges and the Three Stripes on the kits are heat printed (authentic) / stitched (replica).
The authentic and replica jersey versions of teams from Europe and other countries except the USA (Major League Soccer) do not feature such big differences, luckily.
The authentic Adidas MLS 2019 jerseys retail at a price of 120 USD, while the replica kits are available for 85 USD.
What do you think of MLS replica jerseys being so different to the authentic jerseys? Let us know in the comments below.
MK Dons 26-27 Third Kit Released
MK Dons and Reebok have officially revealed the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the Dons' matchwear lineup alongside their home and away strips, the new third shirt introduces a distinct color combination for the campaign.
The Reebok MK Dons 26-27 third shirt features a vibrant purple base layered with a subtle tonal geometric pattern across the front and sleeves. Black accents trim the kit, highlighted by a classic polo collar with gold piping and matching black and gold sleeve cuffs. On the upper back, a black collar panel features the club slogan "One City, One Club" printed in gold.
Completing the overall design, a gold Reebok logo sits on the right chest opposite a recolored circular MK Dons badge on the left. The kit initially went on sale without a main front sponsor, giving fans a clean, sponsorless look.
Borussia Dortmund Mock Kaizer Chiefs Over Similar 26-27 Kits
Borussia Dortmund's official Vietnamese media channel recently joined the kit community conversation by posting a lighthearted Mr. Bean exam-copying meme comparing their kit set to that of South African giants Kaizer Chiefs. The post highlights the uncanny design and color palette similarities between the two clubs' kit lineups for the 26-27 campaign.
The visual overlap spans right across both teams' collections. Both Dortmund and Kaizer Chiefs feature traditional yellow home shirts with dark detailing, a bold purple kit with vibrant yellow trimmings, and a sleek black design. The resemblance is further heightened by their main shirt sponsors: Dortmund sporting Vodafone and Kaizer Chiefs wearing Vodacom, which both display the identical red speech-mark logo on the chest.
While overlapping color schemes are common in modern football, the striking triple alignment across home, away, and alternative colors made the comparison impossible for fans and social media teams to ignore. The meme was met with good humor from South African media outlets and supporters alike, celebrating the unexpected connection between the Bundesliga side and the Amakhosi.
Lion-Inspired Millwall 26-27 Third Kit Released
English Championship side Millwall FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Completing the Lions' matchwear lineup for the upcoming campaign, the striking new strip places the club's iconic mascot central to its design.
Created by the Erreà Creative Lab, the Millwall 26-27 third shirt features a bright red base paired with white contrast trim on the collar and shoulders alongside blue details. The traditional club crest makes way for a standalone blue lion on the left chest, while a subtle, tone-on-tone graphic depicting a lion's face and mane covers the front of the body.
Matching red shorts and socks complete the look of the new Millwall 26-27 third strip, which is now officially available to purchase through the club's store.
No More Nike: Adidas Montpellier FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French women's side Montpellier FC has officially presented its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The launch marks the beginning of the club's new partnership with Adidas after previously being outfitted by Nike.
The Montpellier FC 26-27 home jersey features a deep navy blue base with vibrant orange accents on the collar and shoulder stripes. The front panel incorporates a dark geometric pattern, while the left chest displays the club's circular crest featuring a flamingo emblem.
Completing the set, the away kit takes on a vibrant coral-orange body paired with clean white raglan sleeves. White Adidas Three Stripes, a white brand logo, and a monochrome white crest complete the clean look. Both shirts have launched in a sponsorless version.
FC Roskilde 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Danish club FC Roskilde and Puma have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Both jerseys stand out with custom graphic illustrations that pay tribute to local culture and history.
The FC Roskilde 26-27 home kit arrives in the club's traditional sky blue color. The main feature of the shirt is a large line-art graphic depicting the historic Roskilde Cathedral across the front. White detailing on the Puma logo, club badge, and CampoBet main sponsor provides a clean contrast against the blue base.
The away kit adopts a vibrant orange torso contrasted with black sleeves and collar. The front of the jersey features a bold, Viking-inspired line illustration of an eagle across the lower section, paired with black Puma branding and the Betinia sponsor logo.
In-House Al-Naft SC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Iraqi Stars League side Al-Naft SC has officially revealed its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Produced in-house by the Baghdad-based club, the collection features bespoke designs tailored specifically to the team's identity, departing from standard brand templates.
The home jersey is predominantly green, featuring a subtle tonal pattern throughout the body alongside white side striping and shoulder inserts. Meanwhile, the away kit offers a white base adorned with a distinct green grid texture along the sleeves and side panels, finished with a thin horizontal chest line. Both shirts display the club's flame crest emblem on the right chest and the official club crest on the left.
In addition to the main outfield options, the release includes striking red and black goalkeeper kits detailed with contrasting white and red collar accents. The complete in-house range provides Al-Naft with a unique look for the 26-27 campaign.
Sochaux-Montbéliard 26-27 Away Kit Released
French club FC Sochaux-Montbéliard and kit manufacturer Eldera have officially launched the new away jersey for the 26-27 season. Marking the club's return to Ligue 2, the design is deeply rooted in the identity, industrial history, and regional pride of Franche-Comté.
The Eldera Sochaux 26-27 away shirt features a rich royal blue base complemented by a dark navy polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs with fine yellow trim. Across the front of the body is an intricate tonal graphic pattern incorporating regional symbols, including the Franche-Comté lion, industrial gears, the club's founding year 1928, and the regional motto "Ici bat le cœur comtois".
Yellow sponsor logos, including Peugeot, contrast against the blue background to complete the design. The new kit is paired with blue shorts and is now available via the official FCSM store.
Kylian Mbappé Debuts Signature Gold Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Boots
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé has been spotted training in his latest signature football boots from Nike. The French forward took to the pitch wearing a striking personal edition of the Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly 11 ahead of the 26-27 season. Big thanks to bootsculture & bootsclub.
The design features a shimmering metallic gold upper paired with vibrant mint green Swooshes and white accents. Unique detailing on the pair includes a custom stamp beneath the Air Zoom unit displaying the slogan "Hungry for More", reflecting Mbappé's relentless ambition.
Adidas Aston Villa 1994-Inspired Stadium Track Top Released
Adidas has launched the Aston Villa Stadium Track Top, taking direct inspiration from the brand's 1994 graphic template. The loose-fit jacket arrives in a light blue colorway with a distinct claret checkered pattern printed across the upper shoulders and chest.
No More Givova: Nike Foggia 26-27 Third Kit Released
Italian Serie C side Calcio Foggia 1920 has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike Teamwear. Moving far away from the club's traditional red and black home look, the new shirt introduces a vibrant, fluorescent yellow base designed to make a bold statement on the pitch.
The Nike Calcio Foggia 26-27 third shirt features a striking flame-like brushstroke graphic at the bottom hem in traditional rossoneri colors, with two black flames flanking a central red flame. The club badge is positioned on the left chest, complemented by a black Nike Swoosh on the right. A stack of front sponsors, including VisionOttica, Euronics, and grandApulia, fills the midsection.
Custom details complete the design inside and out. Inside the collar, the names Gaetano, Michele, Samuel, and Samuele appear below the Nike Swoosh, while the slogan Io Sono Foggia is printed across the upper back neck. Black squad numbering and additional sponsor logos on the lower back round off the kit's high-visibility look.
Al-Kholood 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Saudi Pro League side Al Kholood FC and technical sponsor Kappa have officially unveiled the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The collection brings customized graphics and traditional color schemes to the club's wardrobe for the upcoming campaign.
The Al Kholood 26-27 home shirt features a deep red base adorned with an intricate tonal geometric zig-zag graphic across the front. White trim details line the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, with white Kappa Omini logos positioned on the chest and shoulders alongside the circular Al Kholood club badge.
For the away jersey, Kappa opted for a clean white torso paired with contrast deep green raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. Red and white subtle striping along the collar and cuff edges adds a refined finish to the design. The launch is completed by corresponding red and dark teal goalkeeper kits.