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Major League Soccer and adidas Team Up to Unveil the Return of the Throwback-Themed adidas x MLS Archive Collection
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NEW YORK (July 16, 2025) – Major League Soccer (MLS) and adidas today are announcing the return of the adidas x MLS Archive Collection, featuring highly anticipated third jerseys that celebrate the style and aesthetic of the late ‘90s and early 2000s of 10 MLS clubs and their cities.
The adidas x MLS Archive Collection debuted last year with Inter Miami CF, LA Galaxy, LAFC, Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City. The 10 MLS clubs featured in this year’s collection are getting new third kits, styled with matching Gazelle shoes, available for purchase starting today on MLSsoccer.com and adidas.com. The collection will also include jackets, available for purchase at a later date.
“Year one of the adidas x MLS Archive Collection was a tremendous success, and we are thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return,” said Rachel Hoagland, MLS SVP of Consumer Products. “Third jerseys are always a favorite amongst our fans, and this collection’s take on soccer nostalgia exemplifies the League’s commitment to honoring the unique culture and history that exists across our clubs and communities.”
Drawing on the nostalgic look of sports broadcasting, advertising, magazines and catalogs, the adidas x MLS Archive Collection combines different visual languages to create a unique narrative for each club. This year’s collection spans coast to coast and brings back some of the most iconic logos and patterns in MLS history that are combined with bright bold designs that were popularized during the ‘90’s. This year’s adidas x MLS Archive Collection features MLS clubs Charlotte FC, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, FC Dallas, Minnesota United, Nashville SC, New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders.
“The first year of this collection was an instant success, giving fans the chance to represent a reimagined and remixed version of the most iconic designs from their franchise’s history, while also bridging sportwear, style and fashion to expand fandoms around the country,” said Edward Martinez, adidas Senior Manager of Sports Marketing, Soccer. “This year, we worked closely with the clubs to imagine kits that capture the nostalgia and spirit of their franchise and city from the late 90s and early 2000s, resulting in a time capsule collection sprinkled with reminders of golden eras.”
The adidas x MLS Archive Collection is expected to return again next season, giving even more teams and fans the opportunity to represent some of the most iconic moments in their franchise’s history.
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All items from the adidas x MLS Archive Collection are now available at MLSstore.com as well as various MLS and club retail locations.
Charlotte FC
Rooted in Carolina heritage and reimagined for today, the Charlotte FC Archive kit celebrates Charlotte’s rise as a bold soccer city.
Colorado Rapids
Celebrating 30 years as an MLS original, the Colorado Rapids Archive kit brings back the club’s original colors, noble green and gold, for a new golden age.
Columbus Crew
Celebrating 30 seasons, the Columbus Crew Archive kit honors the club’s legacy with the original crest, retro wordmark, and a new ’96 jocktag.
D.C. United
D.C. United’s Archive Kit is a bold tribute to the dynasty that helped shape the league — a sharp, all-white look with iconic black stripes and gold trim that channels the swagger of ‘96 and the four MLS Cups that followed.
FC Dallas
Celebrating 30 seasons as an MLS original, the FC Dallas Archive kit unites two iconic elements from the past: the original club name and the classic black stallion crest.
Minnesota United
Drawing inspiration from the state's soccer legacy, the Minnesota United Archive kit nods to the past with Loons script text and a stylized PK.
Nashville SC
Celebrates Music City’s honky tonk roots and storied past and invites fans to step back into the 90’s and ‘wear the era’ with its unmistakable retro look and feel.
New England Revolution
An unapologetic tribute to the club’s start in the ’90s, the New England Revolution Archive kit revives the team’s original wordmark, bold colors, and front-facing numbers on the pitch.
San Jose Earthquakes
Channeling the chaos and color of the original Clash, the San Jose Earthquakes Archive kit brings back the bold wordmark, fierce scorpion, and original attitude of the club that kicked things off.
Seattle Sounders FC Inspired by the A-League championship teams in the mid-‘90s, the Seattle Sounders FC Archive Kit features vibrant colors and iconic designs that reflect the era, reimagined with a modern interpretation. Alongside the retro-inspired wordmark, the club’s modern-day Orca mark stamps the chest, connecting the past with the present.
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