Nike B-Team Template - Reason For Repeating 22-23 Nike Graphics
Aug 11, 2022, by John
As we have explained in several articles and may have been observed by kit enthusiasts, Nike have a sort of tier system amongst their teams. There are obvious 'A Teams', such as Liverpool, Barcelona and Chelsea, who, no matter what, will receive fully custom kit designs for all three of their jerseys.
These are Nike's flagship sponsor deals, along with certain national teams, such as England and France. However, the American brand obviously outfit a great deal more teams, some of not as much importance, but still worthy of more than just standard teamwear. This brings us to Nike's next tier, the 'B teams'.
These clubs mostly receive designs that are not based on standard teamwear, however they are still templated. We call this the 'B team' template, as almost all these clubs are outfitted with this look.
Nike 21-22 B-Team Template
The 2021-22 season saw the first such widespread template by Nike appear, so we created a break-down of the shirt and its many graphic and color options.
Template Cut
First off, the collar of the Nike 'B team' template has a recognizable V-shape, with clubs able to choose a separate color for it. The sleeve cuffs and a stripe down each side of the jersey also come in a custom color.
The cut of the sleeves ends near the shoulders, contrary to a raglan-style look.
Graphic Options
There is a variety of different graphics that can be chosen for the Nike 2021-22 'B team' template. Ranging from the infamous tiger design to various stripe and hoop styles, every club can create the look they want.
The base options for the stripes and hoops are the same, with many available stripes and lines to be colored. This can result in solid, same-width stripes, or many other unique styles.
Pinstripe designs can also be created by coloring in all the stripes apart from the thinnest ones.
There is also a checkered design, as well as a half-half one, where the collar and sleeve cuffs can even feature two different colors.
Another option for the Nike template is to simply have a solid base with no graphic. Atletico's 21-22 fourth kit had this style in all red.
2022-23 Season - New B Team Template
Of course, now that the 2022-23 season is underway, we can see that Nike have rolled out a new 22-23 'B team' template. A new set of graphic options now exists, having a completely unique style.
Some of Nike's teams still received the old 21-22 'B team' template however. These include the likes of Sporting, Mallorca and Utrecht.
The shear number of teams that participate in this system is the cause for repetitive graphics, an issue rival brand Adidas are also suffering with (mi team).
What do you think of Nike's 'B team' template for 2022-23? Could they improve their system? Comment below.
SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 Third Kit Released
Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
Special Club América 26-27 Kit Font Released
Club América has unveiled a special commemorative kit font for the 26-27 season, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the club's marquee Clásico matches throughout September. The bespoke nameset replaces the regular squad typography on the back of Las Águilas' primary yellow home shirt, adopting the iconic green, white, and red of the Mexican flag.
The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.
PSG 26-27 Third Kit Concept Based On Leaked Image
Based on the previous leaked pictures, our partner @whatthekit_x have provided a concept of how the PSG 26-27 third kit would look like on their stars Doué and Dembélé. The shorts and socks are expected to carry the same motif and colorway as of the shirt's, creating a uniform ovarall look for the European champions.
What do you think of the PSG's 26-27 third kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Queen of the South 26-27 Third Kit Released - Designed by Local School Pupil
Scottish League One club Queen of the South has officially launched its new 26-27 third kit, manufactured by Macron. What makes the release particularly unique is that it was designed by Rex, a pupil from Dalbeattie Primary School, who won a club competition that saw an impressive 1,883 entries submitted from 27 local primary schools.
The Macron Queen of the South 2026-27 third jersey introduces an eye-catching look based on bold diagonal stripes alternating between pink, black, and purple. The sleeves are dominated by bright pink with black cuffs, matched by a clean black V-neck collar. White detailing finishes the shirt, including the Macron Hero emblem, local sponsor Gavin Edgar Joinery on the chest, and a recolored monochrome club crest.
Completing the Queen of the South 26-27 third strip are black shorts and socks. The full kit is available now through the club's official online store and physical club shop.