“Don’t Tread” Jerseys

May 28th, 2006 | By: Daryl | 2 Comments »

In a not at all marketing motivated stunt, the team will wear one-off “Don’t Tread” themed jerseys for tonight’s game against Latvia.

We won’t see what the jerseys look like until the players get on the pitch.

I’m all for Nike pushing a slightly grittier version of soccer, and could just about appreciate the Dempsey video, but using the national team jersey as one big commercial is pushing things a little too far and makes me want to take a shower.

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By Cajun Nick | May 28th, 2006 at 4:44 pm

Will all the players have to dance with Dempsey before the match when they play his “Don’t Tread (On Me)” rap song?

FairPlay needs to address this.

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By chuck | May 28th, 2006 at 8:56 pm

If they weren’t so expensive, I’d consider getting one — I’d fit right in with Sam’s Army (when I decide to formally join it).

But from what I understand, these kits are going to be worn once, and only once, tonight only.

And, after watching the game versus Latvia, the shirts looked perpetually wet — even when B.Ching came on as a sub late in the game, his jersey looked… not sweaty, but just wet.

If I still want one after a few months, I’ll search Ebay. Maybe.

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