8. Houston Dynamo
Introducing the 2017 #ForeverOrange kit: https://t.co/vzVQ4c40M8 pic.twitter.com/h5iKhiyX9j
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) February 10, 2017
The sky blue stripes are a nice touch, but it doesn’t feel like enough. Adding some more blue would have been a huge plus for a kit that is nice, but not immediately distinguishable.
7. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Introducing the 2017 Rain Jersey #RiseUpRainCity
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) February 7, 2017
More at https://t.co/TdSkbmeo1W pic.twitter.com/afMChdMXcr
Raindrop. Droptop. Vancouver raised some eyebrows when this kit dropped.
Vancouver has the right idea going with a good Cascadia theme, a good design that is instantly recognizable and looks perfectly good from the front. The Whitecaps aren’t ranked higher because the “raindrops” don’t continue on the back, making it feel incomplete.
6. Sporting KC
IT'S HERE!
— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) February 10, 2017
Introducing our 2017 primary kit. The new uniform will be available for purchase beginning Feb. 28 ➡️ https://t.co/YxScF3SAuT pic.twitter.com/Opp8mgsfsy
A nice simple look with some quality subtle details. Putting “No Other Club” in captain and Kansas City native Matt Besler’s handwriting on the cuff is nice, and I’m a sucker for any kind of stripes on the socks.
5. Seattle Sounders FC
Born in 1974. Reimagined in 2017.
— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) February 23, 2017
Introducing the #Sounders Heritage Kit, designed by @adidassoccer: https://t.co/hp4ZOWr5qz #BornIn74 pic.twitter.com/RMEH9aPMCy
It’s a white alternate, but it’s a throwback so kudos to the Sounders for the themed third kit. It sounds like they couldn’t have added the throwback crest if they wanted to, but had they and it would have been a lock at number 1.