Better Than MLS? - 2023 USL Championship Kit Overview
Mar 14, 2023, by John
This past weekend, the 2023 USL Championship season kicked off, the league being equivalent to the USA's second division. Most of the kits for the 25 clubs have been revealed at this point, so we wanted to share an overview of all the jerseys that will be worn this year.
Birmingham Legion FC
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Charleston Battery
Home
The Hummel Charleston Battery 2023 shirt combines the club's classic black and yellow stripes with black raglan-style sleeves and red details. Contained in the black stripes is a subtle iron gate design.
Away
Vaguely inspired by the 1993 and 1994 kits, the Hummel Charleston Battery 2023 away shirt is mainly white with a thin central red stripe and two outer, thinner black stripes. The collar is the most interesting aspecting, coming in black with a white graphic of an iron gate.
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Featuring a simple look, the Hummel Charleston Battery 2023 third jersey is predominantly orange with black logos. The city's nickname, 'Holy City', is taken as inspiration, including a special alternate crest.
Colorado Springs Swithbacks FC
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Detroit City FC
Home
Based on the mi Graphic 23 template, the Adidas Detroit City 2023 home jersey is maroon with slightly ligher hoops on the front. The club and Adidas logos come in gold, as do the three stripes down the sides.
Away
The Adidas Detroit City 2023 away jersey plain white with light grey on the shoulder tops and maroon piping around the collar and sleeve cuffs. Gold and mint are used for the logos.
El Paso Locomotive FC
Home
Away
Hartford Athletic
Home
Dubbed "Capitol Kit", the Hummel Hartford Athletic 2023 home shirt is inpired by the Connecticut capitol building, replicating the ceiling pattern in dark green on a green base. Blue is used for all details on the collar and sleeves, while the logos come in white.
Away
Carried over from last season, the Hummel Hartford Athletic 2023 away shirt features a gradient design with teal at the top, fading towards white at the bottom. The collar and part of the sleeve cuffs appear in white, as do the iconic Hummel chevrons on the shoulders.
Indy Eleven
Home
Away
Las Vegas Lights FC
Home
Away
Loudoun United FC
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Away
Louisville City FC
Home
Based on the mi Competition 21 template, the Adidas Louisville City FC 2023 home jersey combines a purple base with black stripes consisting of various diagonal lines.
Away
The Adidas Louisville 2023 away jersey makes use of the mi Graphic 20 template, featuring thin, black diagonal lines across the front.
Memphis 901 FC
Home
The Puma Memphis 901 2023 home shirt is based on an old Puma teamwear template, the teamFINAL 21 Graphic jersey. It has a black base with a hexagonal dark grey pattern on the front, combined with monochrome white logos.
Away
Based on the teamGLORY jersey, the Puma Memphis 901 FC 2023 away shirt mainly white with subtle upside down V-shapes on the front. The sponsor logos come in their original colors, while Puma's logos are black.
Miami FC
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The Macron Miami FC 2023 jersey is mainly in Miami aqua color, with the addition of orange and white for additional details. There are at least a couple of important detailing from the new kit, one would be the unique map of South Florida at the back and a sublimated orange diamond pattern placed over an embossed frequency pattern.
Miami FC 2023 Home Kit Released featuring Map of Miami
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Monterey Bay FC
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Away
New Mexico United
Home
Last season's kits are carried over. The Puma New Mexico United 2023 jersey has a black base with yellow dots all over it. Yellow is also applied on the collar, sleeve cuffs and Puma logos.
Away
The Puma New Mexico United 2022 away jersey features a bespoke design in mainly yellow. Template-wise, this shirt is based on the Puma teamFINAL jersey, but with a custom tiger-stripe graphic and black on the collar and sleeve cuffs.
Oakland Roots SC
Home
Meyba went for something of a psychedelic look for the Meyba Oakland Roots 2023 home jersey. They took the colourful mosaic pattern from the club crest and applied it to the sleeves, contrasting very well against the black base.
Away
The Meyba Oakland Roots 2023 away football shirt uses the same design as the home shirt but substitutes the black base colour for a white one, as well as the logos and details like sleeves taping and the trim on the neckline and cuffs.
Orange County SC
Home
Carried over from 2022, the Adidas Orange County SC 2023 home shirt is based on the mi Condivo 22 template. It combines an orange base with a graphic consisting of thin, diagonal black lines on the front that meet at the middle to create V-shapes.
Away
Phoenix Rising FC
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC
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Carried over, the Adidas Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2023 home jersey was created using the customization service miteam. It features black and yellow hoops on the front, with a solid black back and sleeves.
Away
Rio Grande Valley FC
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Away
Sacramento Republic FC
Home
Dubbed the 'Legacy Kit', the Hummel Sacramento Republic 2023 away jersey is mainly black, celebrating the club's 10th anniversary. Various important symbols such as the bear, star and others form a sash, a staple of Sacramento's on-field look.
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San Antonio FC
Home
The Puma San Antonio FC 2023 home shirt has an unusual look, featuring irregular black and grey vertical stripes on the front and lower back.
Away
Dubbed the 'Red-Out Kit', the Puma San Antonio FC 2023 away jersey is mainly red with a white dotted graphic on the front and black logos.
San Diego Loyal SC
Home
The Charly San Diego Loyal 2023 football shirt is teal with subtle tonal hoops. Two shades of orange are used for the stripe running down the left of the shirt, through the crest.
Away
The Charly San Diego Loyal 2023 away shirt inverts the home colourway, for an orange shirt with teal trim. An interesting hooped design is employed, with every second one containing a pattern inspired by Mexican blankets.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
Home
Carried over from 2022 but with a new main sponsor, the Puma Tampa Bay Rowdies 2023 home shirt features the club's usual yellow and green hoops, based on the Puma teamLIGA Hooped jersey but in a custom colorway.
Away
Also carried over, dubbed the "Volt Kit", the Puma Tampa 2023 away shirt is based on Puma's teamGLORY teamwear jersey. As the name implies, the kit is mainly a bright 'volt' shade of yellow.
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FC Tulsa
Home
Dubbed the 'Route 66 Kit', the Puma Tulsa 2023 home jersey is mainly black with white logos, based on the teamFINAL template. However, a major custom element is added in the form of two green stripes, only interrupted by the sponsor logo.
Away
Called the 'Interstate Kit', the Puma FC Tulsa 2023 away jersey features alternating green and gold hoops on a white base, using the same template as the home kit. The Tulsa and sponsor logos come in gold, while Puma's logos are black.
Which kit from the 2023 USL Championship is your favorite? How do these shirts compare to the ones from this year's MLS season? Comment below.
Werder Bremen Weserstadion Centenary Kit Released
SV Werder Bremen and kit supplier Hummel have officially launched a special-edition jersey to mark the 100th anniversary of the Weserstadion. The club's iconic home on the river opened its gates on October 17, 1926, and the milestone is being honored throughout the 26-27 campaign with this commemorative release.
The outfield shirt opts for a clean, heritage-focused look with an all-white base accented by delicate green piping on the classic polo collar and sleeve cuffs. To maintain a minimalist finish, the club crest, Hummel logo, and main sponsor Matthäi are all executed in tonal white. A stadium graphic paired with the line "Wo die Weser einen großen Bogen macht" is printed on the inner collar, while the upper back is signed off with "100 Jahre Weserstadion." Alongside the player shirt, Hummel also revealed a contrasting goalkeeper jersey defined by a vibrant 1990s-inspired geometric pattern in purple, teal, and black.
Both centenary jerseys are scheduled to be worn on pitch on September 26, 2026, during a legends friendly between Werder Bremen and Real Madrid at the Weserstadion. The outfield shirt retails for €89.95 and is available now through Werder's online store.
Sassuolo 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Italian club US Sassuolo have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Stepping away from the club's traditional green and black identity, the alternate strip adopts a bold blue aesthetic crafted to honor long-time owner and main sponsor MAPEI, celebrating more than two decades of partnership as well as paying tribute to the Mapei Stadium.
The Puma Sassuolo 26-27 third shirt features an 'Electro Royal' blue base adorned with thin white vertical pinstripes down the front, drawing inspiration from the striping in the club's emblem. It is detailed with a white collar featuring a subtle button placket, white underarm inserts, and white Puma cat logos. The Sassuolo crest is rendered in a monochrome blue and white execution on the left chest to match the centered MAPEI sponsor logo.
Erling Haaland Shows Off Nike Phantom 6 Signature Boots
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has provided the clearest look yet at his upcoming Nike Phantom 6 signature boots for the 26-27 season. After previously being spotted wearing the pair during training sessions with the Norwegian national team, the striker shared an image holding the finished low-cut boots inside the dressing room.
The new signature boots feature a Sky Blue and White color scheme that aligns naturally with Manchester City's primary colors. A distinctive cloud-like graphic wraps around the heel and rear section of the boot, adding an exclusive graphic touch over the light blue upper.
The Nike Phantom 6 Haaland boots are scheduled for an official launch on 1 October 2026.
Spezia Calcio 26-27 Third Kit Released
Kappa and Italian club Spezia Calcio have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 26-27 season. Titled "Liberty Soul," the new strip draws direct inspiration from the local decorative art and architecture of La Spezia.
The Spezia Calcio 26-27 third shirt comes in a rich garnet base, overlaid with an intricate tonal floral pattern inspired by the Liberty-style stained-glass windows adorning historic buildings throughout the city. Clean white accents provide contrast on the Kappa logos, the club crest on the left chest, and the main shirt sponsor. Honoring club heritage, Spezia's historic 1944 championship badge is placed on the upper back below the collar.
The new third kit completes the club's 26-27 collection alongside the white 120th-anniversary home shirt and the black-and-gold away jersey. It is available to purchase now via Spezia's official online store.
Special Adidas Argentina Messi 2026 'Farewell' Kit Collection Leaked
Based on leaked image, our partner @whatthekit_x created a mockup of Leo Messi, Emiliano Martínez and Rodrigo De Paul wearing the special Argentina kit, goalkeeper kit and pre-match shirt, respectively, featured Messi's personal brand logo to honor his legendary career with the national team.
Napoli Women 26-27 Away Kit Released
Following the launch of their ocean-themed home strip, Napoli Women have unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 season. Produced in partnership with Swedish brand Craft and creative agency Modì, the jersey represents the second chapter of the club's "Dagli abissi al cielo" (From the abyss to the sky) narrative concept.
The design draws unique inspiration from Urania, the Neapolitan protagonist of Ernesto Capocci's 1857 proto-science fiction novella about the first woman to journey to the Moon. Capocci, a famed astronomer and former director of Naples' Capodimonte Observatory, penned the story nearly a decade before Jules Verne. To reflect this lunar theme, the shirt adopts muted gray and lilac tones paired with a crater-like lunar soil texture across the raglan sleeves, side panels, and shorts. A crisp white panel on the upper back features the inscription "To the Moon," while the chest carries Napoli Women's new emblem rendered in pearl-white 3D PVC.
Accrington Stanley 26-28 'Stanley-Noir' Third Kit Released
Accrington Stanley have officially unveiled their brand-new 'Stanley-Noir' third kit for the 26-28 seasons, designed in direct collaboration with technical sponsor Macron. The strip adopts a sleek, dark steel gray aesthetic characterized by a subtle diagonal wave pattern across the torso, paired with monochrome white applications for the embroidered club badge, Macron Hero, and front-of-shirt sponsor Wham, who return for their tenth consecutive campaign. Rounded off with dark shorts and socks featuring Fagan & Whalley branding, the new alternate strip is now available to purchase through the club's online store and physical retail shop.