Full MLS Match Balls History - 4 Different Brands
Feb 24, 2024, by Phan Tich Giay
- MLS Ball Suppliers: Four brands, Mitre, Kappa, Puma and Adidas, have supplied balls for the MLS throughout its history.
- Adidas Long-Term Deal: Adidas has been the official MLS ball supplier since 2006 and their current deal extends until 2030.
- 2024 Ball Release: The 2024 MLS ball, released by Adidas, pays tribute to the 1990s.
With the 2024 MLS season just around the corner, let's take a look back at all the MLS balls in history. Thanks to football-balls.com for the MLS ball photos.
All MLS 2024 Balls
Picture via Major League Soccer
To date, 4 brands have supplied balls to the MLS:
- Mitre: 1996-2000
- Kappa: 2001-2002
- Puma: 2003-2005
- Adidas: 2006 - now
Adidas currently has a deal with MLS until 2030. This means that Adidas will be supplying balls to MLS for at least another 6 seasons.
1996-2000 - Mitre
2001-2002 - Kappa
2003-2004 - Puma
2005 - Puma
2006-07 - Adidas
2008-09 - Adidas
2010-11 - Adidas
2012 - Adidas
2013 - Adidas
2014 - Adidas
2015 - Adidas
2016 - Adidas
2017 - Adidas
2018 - Adidas
2019 - Adidas
2020 - Adidas
2021 - Adidas
2022 - Adidas
2023 - Adidas
2024 - Adidas
What's your favorite MLS football? Which season's ball design impressed you the most? Comment below.
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