New York City FC is celebrating its 10th anniversary season with a new kit inspired by the city the team calls home.
On Wednesday, the MLS club unveiled its new home uniforms. This was called the “Excelsior Kit,” and the post gave an exclusive look at the glass and steel reflectivity of New York City's iconic skyline. Before release.
Jersey also presents a commemorative patch that reads “New York City Football Club since 2015.”
The patch will be worn again on March 15th in the club's home opening match at Yankee Stadium on March 8th. This marks the 10th anniversary of the team's first home game.
“I think the jersey is great. NYCFC defender Birk Risa told the post during a promotional shoot at Edge NYC before the uniform release. “When I put on my jersey and got a good vibe , that's what you want. I definitely got that vibe, so that's good.”
Man Danny Laroche of NYCFC Kits, who has managed the team's equipment and uniforms since the team's first season, described the new kit as an indication of how much the organization has grown since its inception.
LaRoche confirmed that his 2021 home uniform holds a special place in his heart, but since the club won the first MLS Cup Championship that year, he said, ” I explained that it's special because it's our identity.
“We are known for our blue kits. [but] I like this a little more,” he said.
New York City FC begins a new chapter in the club's history with new kits, as well as the installation of new head coach Pascal Jansen after the club lost in the playoffs of rival New York, after Nick Cushing was fired. It's there. Last season's Red Bulls.
The team is also preparing to open a new soccer-specific stadium in 2027, next to Citi Field in Willet Point.
NYCFC will face Intermiami on February 22nd of the 2025 season in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
