Adidas MLS 2026 Kits Feature Contrasting Shorts, and We Love It

Feb 13, 2026

by PTG

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New Adidas MLS Kits: Adidas has released 30 new kits for the 2026 Major League Soccer season.
Contrasting Shorts: Many teams have received kits with shorts that contrast with their shirts, creating a striking look.
Color Coordination: The contrasting shorts match the secondary accent color on the shirt, ensuring a cohesive design.

Over the past two days, Adidas has officially rolled out the complete lineup of 30 new kits for the 2026 Major League Soccer season. While there are plenty of bespoke graphics to admire, one specific styling choice has truly caught our eye: Adidas has equipped several teams with shorts that contrast with their shirts, resulting in incredibly striking and fun looks.

Adidas MLS 2026 Kits Feature Contrasting Shorts

Rather than sticking to the safe, monochromatic look, Adidas provided a select group of teams with shorts in contrasting colors to their jerseys.

The formula making this work so well is that these contrasting shorts all share one common detail: the color of the shorts perfectly matches the secondary accent color on the shirt. This creates a cohesive yet highly visible color-blocking effect on the pitch.

Of course, not every team jumped on the contrasting bandwagon. A number of teams have retained the classic look, choosing shorts that perfectly match the primary base color of their new shirts.

We are absolutely loving the contrasting setups - it brings a much-needed splash of variety to the overall league aesthetic.

Which style do you prefer: the bold contrasting shorts or the traditional matching kits? Let us know your favorite MLS 2026 kit in the comments below.