All-New MLS Champions Badge & Stars System Revealed
MLS today announced a new championship designation system, just in time ahead of Saturday's MLS Cup between the Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders.
MLS Champions Sleeve Badge
From next season, the defending MLS Cup champion will now don a commemorative silver MLS crest on their jersey sleeve to celebrate and distinguish their achievements in the year following their win.
Currently, all teams, also the reigning champions, are having a MLS badge in the club colors. Other leagues such as the Premier League and Bundesliga had have a special bagde for the defending champions since many years.
Fans will be able to purchase their club jersey with the celebratory silver MLS crest on the sleeve soon after the final whistle of MLS Cup on MLSstore.com. Fans who previously purchased a 2020 MLS club jersey may also have the celebratory patch applied locally and are encouraged to contact the club to learn market-specific details.
New MLS Star System
The defending MLS Cup champion will also receive a silver star above their club crest to signify their championship win. Moving forward, only teams who have won their fifth MLS Cup will receive a gold star above their crest.
The LA Galaxy are currently the only team who will earn that reward as five-time MLS Cup champions, with both Columbus (one MLS Cup win) and Seattle (two MLS Cup wins) still having some way to go, regardless of the result Saturday.
MLS 2016 Stars System
MLS Reveals All-New Stars System
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Morocco 2026 World Cup Kit Features Different Name Set to Commercial Version
Fans looking to purchase the exact Morocco 2026-27 home kit worn by the players at the World Cup will find a noticeable difference in the name and number sets. While official product pictures of the Puma kit display the chest numbers in gold, the actual shirts worn by the Moroccan national team feature a lighter, white-colored application.
Alongside the retail discrepancies, there have been multiple reports of Puma kits easily ripping during tournament matches. These material failures have affected several of the brand's sponsored teams, including Morocco, Czechia, Egypt, and Paraguay.
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Special Paraguay 2026 World Cup Pennant
A look at the special exchange flag for the Paraguay national team at the 2026 World Cup has been shared online. These pennants are traditionally exchanged by team captains prior to kick-off during international matches.
The Paraguay 2026 World Cup exchange flag incorporates the traditional colors of the nation, tying into the visual identity established by Puma for the tournament. It prominently features the Paraguayan Football Association crest alongside the Puma logo.
Galatasaray 2026-27 Kit Launch Date "Confirmed" - Coming 25 June
Galatasaray's 2026-27 kits will be officially launched on Thursday, June 25, 2026. This information comes via Turkish kit experts @Formaholic, who cite sources close to the club.
The initial reports claimed that Galatasaray's 2026-27 kits would be unveiled in mid-July, specifically on July 17 or 18. However, @Formaholic quickly dismissed that information. Citing sources close to the club, he stated that Galatasaray will officially unveil their 2026–27 match kits on Thursday, June 25.
Étoile du Sahel 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new Étoile Sportive du Sahel 2026-27 home kit has been released. Made by Umbro, it will be worn in the upcoming Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season.
The Umbro Étoile du Sahel 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional look. The leaked images reveal the front, back, and detail views of the new jersey, showcasing the classic Umbro double diamond logo alongside the iconic club crest.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 2026-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
