Leaked: Nike 2025-2026 Third Kits to Go Back Into Archive
Aug 22, 2024, by Chris
- Retro-Inspired Kits: Nike's 2025-2026 third kits will feature retro aesthetics by drawing from their archives.
- Logo Placement Experiments: Nike is considering placing the logo on the left chest or right sleeve, or using their vintage 1971-1976 logo.
- Second Season of Experimentation: The 2025-2026 season will be the second consecutive season that Nike experiments with its logo on elite third kits.
The 2025-26 season is still very far away. However, Footy Headlines has now obtained information that Nike plans to revisit its archives for the 2025-2026 elite third kits.
Nike 25-26 Third Kits to Feature Retro Touch
A source close to the matter revealed to us that the Nike 25-26 third kits will feature retro Nike aesthetics. Although more details are yet to be disclosed, three main options have been suggested to us.
1. Left Chest Logo
The current Swoosh or a (classic variant) could be placed on the left chest, similar to Nike's first European kit, the Sunderland 1983-86 Home Jersey.
2. Swoosh on the Left Sleeve
The swoosh might appear on the right sleeve, as seen on Nike's first-ever football kit for the Portland Timbers in 1971.
3. Old Nike Logo (1971-1976)
There is also the chance that the kits only feature the vintage Nike logo, which was used from 1971 to 1976.
It is the second season in a row that Nike experiments with its logo on its Elite Team third kits. The Nike 24-25 third kits feature an upside Swoosh.
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Louisville City 2026 Third Kit Released
USL Championship side Louisville City FC has officially unveiled its new Puma 2026 third kit, completing the team's jersey set for the 2026 season.
Dubbed the "Lightning Kit," the predominantly black uniform honors late club founder Wayne Estopinal and the former Louisville Lightning indoor soccer team that played from 2009 to 2012. The shirt features a subtle chevron stripe pattern across the front inspired by storm clouds, while striking yellow lightning bolts decorate the right sleeve. Rounding out the look with matching black shorts, the 2026 third jersey joins the previously released home and away options and is now available for purchase through the official club store.
Manchester United 26-27 Away Kit Teased
Manchester United has officially teased its upcoming 26-27 away kit, confirming that the new Adidas shirt will be released on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. Following a series of leaks and an early appearance by British rapper Stormzy wearing the unreleased shirt, the official launch will finally officially unveil the blue design that pays homage to the River Irwell and the club's classic 1988 away kit.
Manchester United 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - 14 Official Images
Raków Częstochowa 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Polish club Raków Częstochowa has officially released its new 26-27 home and away kits, made by Adidas. Launched under the slogan "Colors that oblige - this is our DNA, this is our identity," the new strips will be worn during the upcoming Ekstraklasa campaign.
The new Adidas Raków Częstochowa 26-27 home and away shirts both feature custom looks with Adidas' 2026 polo collar.
