MNUFC kits revealed
The biggest news of the weekend was the big reveal of what Minnesota United players will be wearing on the pitch this year. A large crowd gathered at the Machine Shop in Minneapolis to see the lineup of players sporting the home, away, and keeper kits. There won’t be a third kit produced this year.
The design leaked Thursday proved to be accurate. That kit — gray with a blue sash — will be donned by players primarily at home, while away games will be played in white with blue-striped, gray shoulders. Keepers will be wearing sky blue head to toe. All versions of the uniform bear the Target bullseye without the sponsor’s name.
As previously reported by FiftyFive.One, the wing design beloved by fans was not available this year due to the short turn-around time after the club officially joined MLS in August. “It was a scramble to get even what we got, which I’m really impressed with how it looks,” said Minnesota United President Nick Rogers on Friday. “To do a fully customized kit with Adidas, there’s a much longer timeline. So to do something with the wing, that’s something for the future, but it’s something we haven’t ruled out.”
Jerseys were available for purchase at the event and are available for pre-order online with an estimated ship date of April 5.
Looning around town
Over the weekend, Minnesota United popped up at iconic Minneapolis locations with free merchandise: first on the Stone Arch bridge and then at Minnehaha Falls.
Day 2…
FYI: even if you don't find a scarf, post a pic wearing #MNUFC gear to win tickets to our Season Opener! Just use #MNUFC17 pic.twitter.com/MU5aimVffq
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) February 19, 2017
The effort got off to a… bumpy start with the mannequin used to model the new jersey left a little exposed.
I, for one, am really glad to see this kind of fun outreach before the home opener. Can’t wait to see how it continues. The club is planning on continuing this daily leading up to the home opener on March 12, so keep an eye on the team’s twitter page. Happy hunting.
News bits
- With its win over Burnley this weekend, Lincoln City became the first non-league team to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals since 1914.
- When Rasmus Schüller made an appearance at the Minnesota Wild game over the weekend, he got some face time with fellow Finns, Mikael Granlund and Mikko Koivu.
- It’ll be a big weekend when the Loons travel to Kansas City in June. Supporters making the trip can also participate in Rockfest and Pride weekend activities.
Today in awesome
I dare you to make it through this without grinning.
Enjoy goal Maguire pic.twitter.com/YOityUUV4R
— BBC Radio Oxford Sport (@bbcoxfordsport) February 18, 2017
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