In preparation for the 2010 Major League season, adidas has unveiled TECHFIT uniforms for three of the sixteen teams, which will be available through the FSC Shop. For the first time ever, members of Chicago Fire, D.C. United and LA Galaxy will have the option of wearing adidas TECHFIT PowerWeb uniforms on the pitch this season.
Until recently, TECHFIT PowerWeb has been more commonly worn under a player’s uniform as compression apparel; but the new adidas MLS uniforms offer TECHFIT built into the actual jersey giving players the benefits of TECHFIT in a single layer.
“At adidas we are all about equipping athletes with the most innovative gear and apparel on the planet,” said Antonio Zea, Director of Soccer, adidas America. “With TECHFIT now built into their jerseys, we are helping athletes from Chicago Fire, D.C. United and LA Galaxy play to their highest potential and we look forward to watching them perform at the top of their game this season.”
TECHFIT PowerWeb is a cutting edge athletic apparel technology that improves muscular endurance and responsiveness, and reduces muscle vibration, ultimately maximizing the athlete’s performance. Through the use of compression fabrics and strategically placed TPU (Thermoplastic Urethane) bands, located in key areas to enhance muscle power, TECHFIT is proven to increase a player’s power by 5.3 percent*, vertical leap by 4 percent*, sprint speed by 1.1 percent* and enhance endurance by 0.8 percent*.
The TECHFIT jersey as worn by the players on the pitch will be specially packaged and retail for $150 starting in July.
All other MLS teams will wear the adidas FORMOTION uniform. FORMOTION is engineered to move naturally with the athlete’s body resulting in an ideal fit and comfort while in motion. It also features adidas CLIMACOOL technology which combines a moisture wicking fabric and mesh construction in the player’s highest heat zones to improve body ventilation and keep the athlete at optimum temperature. The FORMOTION uniform is designed to partner with traditional TECHFIT PowerWeb compression apparel.
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very nice from MLS
IT'S FOOTBALL, NOT GYMNASTICS FFS!!!
I bet Chelsea 10/11 kit will be very similar.
Oh what a bargain at $150 too
and maybe works for national teams
but this is just fu.ck.ed up
i will not buy any of this c.rap
Myself on the other hand, think these are sick, and will fit comfortably while playing.
LOSE SOME WEIGHT!
In all seriousness though, this is so dumb. Why, DCU, why?!
Kappa makes some nice compression shirts.
oh and nice repetition of 'but I have to say'
and lol i did catch my self saying "but i have to say" lol
Football is going mad these days. All this retro style modern fabric shite. Don't tell me what you think I want, how's about you listen/read sites like this adidas/Nike/puma and really understand what the fans are saying.
Ever since Cameroon did that wanky one piece it seems to me that limp wristed designers have trounced all aspects off football. I'm sick of it.
One other thing, adidas should publish these 'proven' statistics that that strip will make me leap 4. Whatever percent higher, cos that's pure crap.
Subterfuge is an essential requisite in football these days. And I'm afraid that cones from the top. ie blatter,platini a d before them Jao havelange.
I would imagine that the same will happen in football as in rugby, where looser replica shirts will be more available and on general sale for the majority of fans, where the compression style 'pro' jerseys will also be on sale at a premium price.
It's a good idea in a way as the players don't have to wear a tight undershirt underneath a shirt which can be quite restricting and uncomfortable. With an all in one shirt, it negates that need.
Besides, I'm not sure why everyone is moaning about it, they don't have to wear it, I'm sure there will be Formotion/ClimaCool replica versions produced.