U.S. Soccer on Tuesday revealed two brand new kits for the U.S. women’s and men’s national teams, both of which involved design input from players.
In a press release accompanying the kit reveal, U.S. Soccer said that Nike athletes Kellyn Acosta, Lynn Biyendolo, Naomi Girma, Sophia Wilson, DeAndre Yedlin, and Walker Zimmerman — each of whom has dozens of USWNT or USMNT caps — were involved in designing the kits, dubbed ‘Brilliant’ and ‘Heartbeat,’ respectively.
The ‘Brilliant’ kit is a USWNT-only edition, honoring the 40th anniversary of the women’s program. It features a star-based pattern, and will carry four stars above the U.S. Soccer crest to commemorate the team’s four World Cup triumphs.
‘To me, the kits represent the USWNT mentality of always pushing forward,” said Biyendolo, who helped the USWNT to a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, via press release. ‘I know I can speak for my teammates when I say that every time we put on the uniform, it brings a great sense of pride. When we represent our country, our team and ourselves, we know we are doing so while standing on the shoulders of giants. The ‘Brilliant’ kit is just another way to honor our past and the women who played before us.’
‘This collection represents Nike’s deep commitment to women’s soccer as an undeniable force that continues to elevate the game globally,’ added Maggie Gauger, Vice President/GM of Nike North America Women’s Business. ‘The refreshed designs honor the brilliance of the U.S. Women’s National Team — celebrating 40 years of legacy, resilience, and groundbreaking achievements both on and off the pitch.’
The USWNT will debut the ‘Brilliant’ kit later this month, when they host China in St. Paul, Minn. on May 31. The USMNT will carry on with its existing lighter kit, while both teams will begin wearing the predominantly navy blue ‘Heartbeat’ kit as their darker option. The USMNT’s first match in that kit will be a June 7 friendly against Turkey in East Hartford, Conn.
The kit launch has come as part of a mini-capsule that includes an all-red warm-up jersey and a pre-game anthem jacket in navy, red, and a lighter shade of blue.