Arsenal 22-23 Away & Third Kits Have Same Colorways as Barcelona 20-21
Apr 1, 2022, by Pat
Following the recent leaks of the Arsenal 22-23 away and third kits, many people had a positive reaction but there were also a fair few who lamented the randomness of the color choices, with one commenter stating that they "could literally be of any team in the Premier League."
It's definitely true that traditional alternative kit colorways have been lost over recent years - Arsenal's classic away kit color is yellow, for example - highlighting a move towards choosing colors and designs more based on what sells better to maximize profit. You can only release so many yellow Arsenal away kits (Adidas have two in this cycle) until people stop buying every new one.
Nothing highlights this better than the fact that both the away and third pretty much feature the exact same colorways as the respective Barcelona kits from last season. To be clear, we don't think that Adidas copied Nike here, it's just that they are both driven by the same motivations.
Just like the Barcelona 20-21 away kit, the Arsenal 22-23 away goes for the trusted black-and-gold color combination. While many have pointed out a general oversaturation of kits in these colors, it has to be noted that Arsenal have never had a kit in those colors. Based on that, we think it's safe to assume that it will sell fantastic.
Similarly, the Arsenal 2022-23 third kit goes for a colorway that's very close to what Nike used on the Barcelona one from 2020-21. Both combine a light pink base with black logos as well as a bit of teal on the collar.
To summarize, the Arsenal 22-23 kit set, which is the first from next season with actual pictures leaked for all three kits, offers something for everyone - a traditional home kit with a classic collar, a classy black-and-gold away kit, and an unconventional third kit.
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No More Kappa: Adidas Le Mans FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
French club Le Mans FC has officially launched its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, marking the beginning of a new supplier deal with Adidas. Taking over from previous manufacturer Kappa, the German brand has signed a contract running until 2030 to supply technical apparel for the team.
The Le Mans 26-27 home shirt features a bold vertical stripe design combining the club's traditional red and yellow colors with beige detailing. The 26-27 away kit comes in predominantly yellow with a horizontal red chest band trimmed in white, paired with red Adidas details on the shoulders and chest. These new primary options join the previously released 26-27 third shirt, which features a green and white checkered graphic inspired by the famous local motorsport racing heritage. All three shirts are now available through the club's official store.
FC Dordrecht 26-27 Home Kit Released
Dutch Eerste Divisie club FC Dordrecht has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, crafted by Capelli Sport. The new uniform stays true to the club's traditional color scheme while offering a refined visual design for the upcoming campaign.
The FC Dordrecht 26-27 home shirt features a green base decorated with a subtle geometric grid graphic pattern across the torso. A prominent white horizontal hoop runs across the chest, framing the main sponsor text. White sleeves with green cuffs, a clean white V-neck collar, and Capelli's trademark shoulder cubes give the kit a structured look.
Positioned on the left side of the chest is the FC Dordrecht crest with the Energiek Dordt text placed directly above, paired with a white Capelli Sport brand mark on the right chest. The kit will be worn throughout FC Dordrecht's 26-27 Eerste Divisie matches.
No More Decathlon: Eldera Charleroi 26-27 Third Kit Released
Belgian Pro League side Charleroi have officially unveiled their new third kit for the upcoming season, made by French brand Eldera, who replace Decathlon starting this year.
Designed by the club's own supporters, the new kit features a black base with a graphic of famous locations in the region like Bois du Cazier and Saint-Christoph church. The club crest is displayed in full color, while the collar and sleeve cuffs all use uniform black and white combination.
What do you think of the new Charleroi 26-27 third kit from Eldera? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
1. FC Magdeburg 26-27 Third Kit Released
German 2. Bundesliga club 1. FC Magdeburg and technical sponsor Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Named "Platte", the charcoal and black shirt pays tribute to East German urban architecture and local fan culture.
The 1. FC Magdeburg 26-27 third shirt features a dark base highlighted by a tonal front graphic depicting an M10-type Plattenbau residential building block, an iconic feature of Magdeburg's cityscape since the 1970s. Designed in collaboration with fan group Block U, the kit incorporates street art elements throughout, including customized graffiti-style renderings for main sponsor Humanas on the chest and sleeve sponsor SWM.
Additional details include "Aus der Platte" printed inside the collar alongside graffiti-inspired lettering, white Hummel chevrons on the shoulders, and the founding year 1965 on the upper back. The player names and squad numbers are also presented in a custom graffiti tag font to complete the street-inspired look.