PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC today unveiled their primary and secondary jerseys for the 2020 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season.
The primary jersey, which is nicknamed the Dark Rose, is the first black jersey in the club’s eight-year history and prominently features stylized dark roses as homage to the City of Portland. The club’s crest, Nike swoosh and Providence Health & Services logo feature Challenge Red hues that pop off the black jersey.
- PHOTOS: Dark Rose Kit
The secondary jersey, which is nicknamed the Untamed Thorn, carries thorn graphics that pull the spirit of the home fans through as metaphorical body armor. Each kit also includes the marker "B.A.O.N." printed on the inner neck, referencing the supporters' favored literary phrase, "By Any Other Name."
- PHOTOS: Untamed Thorn Kit
“We are really excited about these new kits,” said Alex Kocher, creative director for Thorns FC. “With each jersey, it’s an opportunity to expand our club’s visual language and these designs are a bold and compelling evolution of our iconography. I think our athletes and supporters will love them.”
- BUY: Thorns Kit Presale
Providence Health & Services enters it eighth season as the club’s official jersey sponsor, while Jersey Mike’s Subs enters its second year as a club partner and is featured on the back of both the primary and secondary jerseys.
The jerseys will go on sale Friday, May 22, at 7 a.m. (Pacific) on www.shopthornsfc.com, with an exclusive pre-sale beginning today on www.shopthornsfc.com at 10 a.m. (Pacific). The 2020 jerseys will be available in women’s authentic (primary and secondary), men’s replica (primary and secondary), women’s replica (primary and secondary) and youth (primary only) options. Name and number customization for the entire team roster is also exclusively available on www.shopthornsfc.com with a limited edition 3-pack patch gift set for all custom jersey orders while supplies last.
Additionally, a special ancillary product line inspired by the jerseys will be available on Friday, May 22 on www.shopthornsfc.com and features a dress, leggings and a cropped hoodie.
