Austin FC Could Receive Third Kit in 2022 - Club Likely Reached 100k Sales Threshold
Jan 7, 2022, by Pat
Austin FC could join Atlanta United in receiving a third kit for the 2022 season, according to a report by fan site Capital City Soccer.
The club only joined MLS for the 2021 season, but reportedly sold massive amounts of merchandise, including a single-day record for shirt sales when the inaugural kit was unveiled on November 18, 2020 (via Forbes).
In case you missed it, Adidas brought back MLS third kits last year, but set a 100,000 shirt sale threshold for teams to become eligible, something that only Atlanta United managed to do last year.
So far, the possible Austin FC 2022 third kit is unconfirmed, but we do know that the club will launch a new away kit in January, with the inaugural home kit set to remain in use for another campaign.
No details about the Austin 2022 away kit are known today, but it's safe to assume that it will be light, likely white, to offer a good alternative to the darker home kit.
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FC Arouca 26-27 Third Kit Released
Portuguese Primeira Liga club FC Arouca and domestic manufacturer Skita have officially launched the team's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign.
The Skita FC Arouca 26-27 third shirt is predominantly black, highlighted by an intricate tonal floral jacquard pattern embossed across both the front and back of the torso. Fine white trim lines the round crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, adding clean contrast to the dark base.
Completing the monochrome look, the FC Arouca crest, Skita branding, and main sponsor bwin all appear in clean white. Black shorts and socks are set to round off the new 26-27 third uniform.
PSIS Semarang 26-27 Home Kit Released
Indonesian club PSIS Semarang and returning technical sponsor Riors have officially launched their new home kit for the 26-27 season. The release marks the resumption of the partnership between the brand and the Semarang-based club, following Riors' previous spell outfitting the team from 2017 to 2024.
The PSIS Semarang 26-27 home jersey features the club's traditional blue as its base color, enriched by a striking, detailed mythical beast illustration across the front torso. Contrasting vibrant red details highlight the V-neck collar insert, the sleeve cuff trims, and the side hem vents. The monochromatic treatment extends to the chest, where both the Riors logo and the PSIS crest with its championship star are rendered in vivid red.
Navy blue panels across the shoulders and collar frame the design, while a bespoke emblem sits inside the back neck. The full kit is completed with matching patterned blue shorts and navy socks with red detailing.
Lech Poznań 26-27 Third Kit Released
Macron and Polish champions Lech Poznań have officially presented their new third shirt for the 2026-27 campaign. Dubbed "Trzeci Wymiar" (Third Dimension), the strip introduces a cosmic, futuristic aesthetic that offers a distinct contrast to the club's traditional home and away designs.
The Macron Lech Poznań 26-27 third jersey features a striking silver base crafted from a metallic-finish fabric. A custom embossed geometric pattern repeating the letters of "LECH" runs vertically across the front. Sleek black accents detail the crew neck, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder piping, while the Macron Hero logo, Superbet sponsor, and club crest all appear in monochrome black, topped by a gold championship star.
Created in collaboration with Lech Poznań's head of graphic design Marcin Rajczak, the clean, space-inspired design is finished with matching silver shorts and socks. The full kit is available now via the club's official online store and at Enea Stadion.
UEFA Signs First-Ever Referee Kit Sponsorship Deal With Strauss
UEFA have signed their first ever referee kit sponsorship today with Strauss - famous safety workwear, gear and equipments company from Germany.
Following this deal, the German company's logo will appear on the left sleeve of referee kits in UEFA competitions, as well as on VAR screens and assistants' operating room. The effect of the deal will start immediately on 26-27 Champions League matchday 1, and to be applied with Europa League and Conference League after that.
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Emiliano Martinez Takes Chelsea's Number 1 Shirt
Emi Martinez has officially switched from No. 26 to No. 1 at Chelsea after just one match. The Argentine goalkeeper wore No. 26 in Chelsea's 4-3 win over Brighton.
With Robert Sanchez joining Como on loan, the No. 1 shirt became available, allowing Martínez to make the switch. Chelsea is now the third professional club where Martinez has worn No. 1, following Getafe and Aston Villa.
In a nice gesture to supporters who had already purchased his previous shirt, Martinez will sign all official “Martinez 26” jerseys bought through Chelsea's Megastore or official website. Fans can bring their shirt and proof of purchase to Stamford Bridge before October 4.