LEAKED: 8 MLS Teams to Get 'Archive' Third Kits in 2026 - "Real Bangers"
- Adidas Third Kits: Adidas will release 'Archive' third kits for select MLS teams, continuing a trend that started in 2024.
- 2026 MLS Teams: Eight MLS teams will receive these special third kits in 2026: Austin FC, Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo, Montreal CF, Orlando City, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake, and Vancouver.
- Design Variety: The designs of the 2026 third kits will vary, with some drawing from the historical archives of older teams and others being invented classics for newer teams.
Update: We have been told that the Adidas 2026 MLS third kits will be real bangers, again with no sponsor logos on the front. Stay tuned for the first leaks, which we hope to get soon.
Update: Adidas released a new magazine showcasing the Adidas 2025 Archive third kit collection. The magazine also confirms that third kits are coming for eight more MLS teams in 2026 - and while Adidas wants you to guess the teams, Footy Headlines already has the final list.
Adidas 2026 MLS Archive Third Kits - Austin, Chicago, Houston Dynamo, Montreal, Orlando City, Philadelphia Union, Salt Lake & Vancouver
Adidas started supplying a third kit to MLS teams in 2024, but only for a few select teams. 5 in 2024, 10 in 2025 (two more were planned by scrapped), and 8 in 2026.
The 8 teams to get an Archive third kit in 2026 are: Austin FC, Chicago Fire, Houston Dynamo, Montreal CF, Orlando City, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake & Vancouver.
Some of the MLS teams to get an Archive have a long history (e.g., the Vancouver Whitecaps), while others (e.g., Austin FC) were just founded a few years ago. Therefore, we expect some of the Adidas 2026 MLS third kits to go directly back to the archive, while others should be invented classics.
Adidas 2024 MLS Third Kits
Adidas 2025 MLS Third Kits
Adidas 2025 MLS 'Archive Collection' Third Kits Released
The Adidas MLS 2026 Archive/Third Kits will be launched in Summer 2026.
Do you look forward to the Adidas MLS 2026 Archive third kits? Comment below.
Rumor: Newcastle United Set to Sign ElevenLabs as Main Kit Sponsor?
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with the AI-powered audio company ElevenLabs - prominent fan account @NUFCgallowgate posted a series of teaser graphics on X, directly linking the club's crest with the tech firm's logo and fueling discussions about a potential commercial partnership for the upcoming seasons.
The speculation was further amplified by a high-quality digital mock-up shared by the same account. The render showcases the Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit featuring the ElevenLabs logo prominently across the chest.
The Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit releases on 10 June 2026, so a new sponsor deal would come just in time.
Would you like to see ElevenLabs become the new main sponsor for Newcastle United? Let us know in the comments below.
RC Lens 26-27 Away Kit Teased
French club RC Lens has officially teased its new Adidas 2026-27 away kit, with a full reveal scheduled for June 6 at the iconic twin slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle.
The teaser video features the hashtag #MentalitéCharbonneur, heavily leaning into the club's deep-rooted coal mining heritage.
The Lens 2026-2027 away jersey features a green and black colorway, a fitting tribute to the region's historical landscapes.
