The Best, Worst, and Wildest Soccer Kits in U.S. Lower-League Clubs

Best Kits

Carolina Core Carolina Core FC’s home kit is a standout in MLS Next Pro. Inspired by the area's textile industry, the kit features a beautiful pattern with pops of color at the bottom that fade towards the top. The gold trim and the simple fox crest make this one of the best kits in American soccer.

Las Vegas Lights The Las Vegas Lights’ 'Downtown Gold' kit is a perfect match for the city’s vibrant personality. With shiny sponsor logos and a mix of blue tones, this kit screams Las Vegas, complete with a touch of Elvis impersonator flair.

Miami FC Miami FC’s away kit is a clean, white design that mirrors the city’s flag. The orange trim and embossed '1896' on the shoulders add a touch of local history, making this kit a true representation of Miami.

Oakland Roots Oakland Roots’ kits are always a visual treat, with a colorful pattern inspired by the club’s crest. The black block stripes ground the design, making it both unique and distinctly Oakland.

Portland Hearts of Pine Maine’s newest club, Portland Hearts of Pine, debuted with a stunning away kit. The hearts on the white shirt are a nod to the city’s Valentine Bandit tradition, making this kit both beautiful and meaningful.

Worst Kits

Chattanooga FC Chattanooga FC’s away kit suffers from a cluttered design. The Adidas template and a confusing graphic across the front make this kit a miss.

El Paso Locomotive El Paso’s Graffiti kit is a bold attempt to tap into local culture, but the execution falls short, resulting in a design that’s more chaotic than artistic.

Indy Eleven Indy Eleven’s away kit this year misses the mark with a swoop across the front that disrupts the checkered pattern, making the overall design feel unbalanced.

Sacramento Republic Sacramento Republic’s home kit features overly complicated hoops with three different colors, creating a look that’s more 1970s couch than soccer kit.

Spokane Velocity Spokane Velocity’s striped design on the away kit looks unfinished, as if the printer ran out of ink, making it a less than ideal choice.

Wildest Kits

Carolina Ascent Carolina Ascent’s technicolor kit reflects the sunrise over the Carolina hills. The bold use of color makes this kit a standout in the USL Super League.

Forward Madison Forward Madison’s Icebreaker kit is predominantly pink with blue accents, resembling ice breaking. It’s a fitting design for a town known for its cold winters.

New Mexico United New Mexico United’s Glitch kit features specks of yellow on a black shirt, creating a trippy effect that matches the club’s Meow Wolf-inspired aesthetic.

New Orleans Jesters The New Orleans Jesters’ purple kit with green and yellow accents is a perfect match for the city’s Mardi Gras spirit, making it a fun and goofy design.

Tampa Bay Rowdies The Tampa Bay Rowdies’ bright green and yellow kit is a bold statement of the club’s identity, with shoulder stripes that add an extra touch of flair.