US NT kit thread

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jeffk
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Give this a read and tell me you don't agree: WALDOS need to be our go-to with slight variations.

http://www.blackandredunited.com/usmnt/2017/2/27/14731088/usa-jersey-usmnt-uswnt-united-states-fifa-world-cup
LeonardSkinner
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The Waldo isn't my favorite (I'll take the sash almost any day), but the writer makes a very compelling argument. I'll sign the petition.
wangus12
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Centennial or GTFO
gig them
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All I want is for a viewer to instantly be able to tell they're watching the U.S.

The Waldos accomplish that goal, so I'm in.
powerbelly
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gig them said:

All I want is for a viewer to instantly be able to tell they're watching the U.S.

The Waldos accomplish that goal, so I'm in.
Pahdz
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They had me till hooped socks, everything else is great (I actually would be most excited for navy aways with the white sash)
aggie7911
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My fav is the white with the crest on the chest that it is plain and simple then the bomb pops.
PatAg
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aggie7911 said:

My fav is the white with the crest on the chest that it is plain and simple then the bomb pops.
I think the bomb pop's make good board shorts, but not jerseys.
Mathguy64
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Waldo's. But it's doesn't matter what I think. Nike is involved so it will be black, neon green, fluorescent yellow and metallic silver wings.
Pahdz
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I have those Hurley shorts, they are my go to swimsuit.
who?mikejones
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Nike sucks.
byfLuger41
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PatAg
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All it would take is whoever is in charge of it at the US soccer federation telling Nike what they want.
Mathguy64
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PatAg said:

All it would take is whoever is in charge of it at the US soccer federation telling Nike what they want.
Yes, but experience has shown that no one at USSF has any semblance of taste.
wangus12
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Or ability to take charge
agsalaska
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Our jersey problems are a classic example of an organization giving it's marketing department entirely too much power.
An Ag in CO
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US Soccer had revenue totaling $125.3M in 2016. Two primary sources of revenue are:

  • National team game revenue: $55.5M
  • Sponsorship: $49.9M

On the expense side, the national teams incurred $80.8M so that's a money loser.

I'm guessing US Soccer has little incentive to put pressure on any sponsor (unless the issue is egregious) given the financial situation of the federation and the terms of the sponsorship deals.

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The Federation has two major agreements relating to its marketing rights: a marketing representation agreement with Soccer United Marketing ("SUM") and a sponsorship and license agreement with Nike, Inc.

Merchandise royalties were $3.0M so jersey sales aren't that important in the grand scheme of things to the federation, but I'm assuming Nike is taking in much more than that.
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