Team USA has an image problem. Okay, so maybe April Fool’s day wasn’t the best time to launch the away kit for the World Cup. It’s left people saying “Is this a joke?” and “Oh great, we look like France!” The problem isn’t the jersey, it’s how it was presented.
The photoshopping the new U.S. soccer jersey deserves
Fixing Team USA’s away kit, for America
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
A bunch of celebrities and Andrew Luck in flesh-colored pants wont prompt sales, people will. Real, sweat-of-your-brow Americans need people they can relate to. Nike can choose to do whatever they want, we believe there’s a far better way to spread the message to the public.
1) The away kit looks GREAT on babies!
2) Have a large head? Don’t worry, the Team USA kit fits you like a glove.
3) Paaaaaarty!
4) From the bright lights, to the backwoods...
5) Born in the USA? Born to love this jersey
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