No Surprise? Two Out Of Three Köln Fans Buy 3rd Kit
Jul 13, 2019, by Chris
German club 1 FC Köln, who just gained promotion to the German 1. Bundesliga, released their new home, away and third kits on July 1 2019. According to the club, they are experiencing a jersey boom like last time in the Europa-League season, with on kit proofing to be especially popular.
Köln Sold 2,500 Third Jerseys In First Week
The dark blue alternative jersey with the cathedral points on the chest is very popular amongst the fans. According to information of Köln blog GEISSBLOG, two out of three Cologne fans have so far decided in favor of the third jersey.
In fact, Köln have already sold over 2500 alternative jerseys in the first days of the new season. In comparison to the last two alternative jerseys (yellow-grey 2017/18 and black 2018/19), this year's replacement jersey even sells five (!) times as well.
"We are satisfied with the sales figures and see in them the euphoria surrounding the return to the Bundesliga", Managing Director Alexander Wehrle told the GEISSBLOG.KOELN. Although Wehrle did not want to comment on exact sales figures, he expressed his joy at the fact that supplier Uhlsport apparently seems to have succeeded in making a coup.And this after a disappointing first year of cooperation in league two.
A huge success for FC: in the course of a season, the Geissböcke usually sell between 40,000 and 50,000 jerseys from the regular collection. In addition, there are 10,000 carnival jerseys.
Köln will also again release a special carnival kit in the 2019-20 season. According to the current schedule, the Geissböcke will wear the carnival jersey on the weekend of 9 and 10 November in the home game against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
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J.League x Pokémon: 60 Clubs, 60 Pokémon
The J.League has announced one of its most creative collaboration yet, teaming up with Pokémon for the 'Pokémon J.League Fest 'EVOLUTION!'' campaign ahead of the 2026-27 season.
All 60 clubs across J1, J2 and J3 have been paired with their own Pokémon, with the campaign following each Pokémon's evolution throughout the season across official artwork, graphics and promotional content.
The collaboration also celebrates 30 years of Pokémon (1996-2026) while building excitement for the new J.League campaign, which kicks off on 7 August.
Fans attending matches will receive one of one million exclusive EVO BAGs, each featuring Pikachu alongside the home club's partner Pokémon.
This isn't the first crossover between the two either. Back in 2014, the J.League and Pokémon launched the Family Join Days campaign, where young supporters received exclusive Pikachu trading cards at stadiums.
If your favorite club could be paired with any Pokémon, which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
Hoffenheim Call Out Twitter Accounts Promoting Fake Kits
German club TSG Hoffenheim has taken a humorous approach to address a growing trend on social media involving the promotion of counterfeit football shirts. The club's official account posted a sarcastic message mimicking the exact language used by accounts that advertise fake kits. The post claimed to have found a really cool site for authentic shirts of top quality and insisted the endorsement was entirely voluntary, before directing users to a link in the replies.
Instead of linking to a counterfeit retailer, Hoffenheim's reply simply provided the URL to their official club shop. The joke directly targets a widespread practice on social media where various football-focused accounts promote unauthorized replica stores. In exchange for posting these scripted advertisements, the account owners typically receive a small number of free fake kits, valued at around 35 Euros, rather than monetary compensation.
1. FC Nürnberg 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - Official Pictures
The first real pictures of the 1. FC Nürnberg 2026-27 home kit have been leaked online by @Bundesleaker. Made by Adidas, the new FC Nürnberg 2026-27 home jersey will be worn in the UPCOMING 2. Bundesliga season.
Iwate Grulla Morioka 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Japan Football League team Iwate Grulla Morioka have unveiled new kit collection for 2026-27 season. The designs are made by famous English brand Umbro.
The four kits share two different templates: The white home kit and pink goalkeeper home kit features 3-D diagonal graphic with gradient effect, whereas the red away kit and yellow goalkeeper away kit use outlined stripes along with black and white details.
What do you think of Iwate Grulla Morioka 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Koper FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Slovenian PrvaLiga runners-up Koper FC have introduced their three new kits for 2026-27 season, partner with Macron for the 7th consecutive season.
The home kit featuring a striking yellow base with liquid-like pattern and blue trims. The same design is applied for the third kit, using black and gold as its colorway.
The away kit, on the other hand, uses a reverse pallete compared to the home kit, adding the city's skyline graphic across the chest.
What do you think of Koper FC 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.