February 17, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes have officially unveiled The 50 Kit to serve as the club’s new alternate jersey for the 2024 and 2025 Major League Soccer seasons, with Intermedia Cloud Communications returning as official jersey partner. As a tribute to the Earthquakes’ 50th anniversary, The 50 Kit features the club’s initial colors of red and white and is the first jersey in MLS history to don a retro crest.
Evoking memories of the club’s early days, the iconic throwback crest that originated in the North American Soccer League era is proudly pressed on the chest with two embroidered stars above it to represent the 2001 and 2003 MLS Cup titles. The crest reads “EARTHQUAKES” in swooping red and black letters, with the “Q” breaking through a soccer ball and “SAN JOSE” printed in black lettering below.
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“We are honored to celebrate 50 years of the Earthquakes as part of the Northern California community,” said Earthquakes President Jared Shawlee. “With such a special year on the horizon, we created The 50 Kit for our fans to reflect this momentous milestone while paying homage to our great past.”
A primarily white jersey with red accents, The 50 Kit is a fresh take on a retro classic that connects the oldest generation of supporters from Spartan Stadium to the youngest fans who pack PayPal Park today. The jersey takes cues from some of the most vintage styles of the original era, featuring the traditional red V-neck as well as the player’s name and number in black. An embossed pattern of NASL-era iconography runs down the length of the red and black side paneling.
Included at the hip is a jock tag highlighting the club’s very first logo used only during the inaugural 1974 season. The back neck bears the Quakes’ current primary logo in red with the “50” embellishment to denote the 50th anniversary festivities. The complete uniform, equipped with adidas AEROREADY technology to provide a modern fit, also includes white shorts and socks that are both accented with three red stripes.
On Sunday, Feb. 18, fans who attend the 50th Anniversary Block Party will have the first opportunity to see the jersey live and purchase it. To RSVP for the party, which will take place at San Pedro Square Market in downtown San Jose from 3-7 p.m., click here. The 50 Kit will also be available online here and at the Earthquakes’ team…
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