The new North American Soccer League (NASL) season starts in just over 30 days time. with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa’s first-ever professional sports franchise, kicking off their season against FC Edmonton on April 12th. The Rowdies finished the 2013 season in 3rd place with an appearance in the play offs.
ADMIRAL has been supplying the Club with official technical, replica kit, training wear and merchandise since 2012. The Rowdies 2014 home kit features all of the technological excellence expected from a ADMIRAL kit, including Vapour Draw technology for improved player performance.
Combining top performance innovation and a classic and bold design, the new jersey incorporates a classic white with green trim and gold and green stripes on the sleeves. The away jersey features a classic black shirt, with collar and gold trim again featuring the iconic stripes on the sleeve. Inside the back of the neck is a rowdies logo and motto. The home jersey features new club sponsor "Hard Rock". The kit words and numbers use the classic custom Rowdies font.
The fit is slim and tailored to the body, with a cut specifically designed to aid movement and comfort. The fabric features Vapour Draw technology to enhance performance by dragging moisture away from the body, improving air-flow and keeping the body at the ultimate performance temperature. Meanwhile, the interlock fabric offers 4 way stretch and freedom of movement.
The new classic design "hoop" socks are in matching colors with strategically cushioned zones to provide comfort and protection. Mesh zones were added to the ankle for extra breathability.
Paul Hamburger President of ADMIRAL, added: "We built on the success of last season's black and gold jersey which the fans loved. The challenge with the home jersey was to add new technology and design whilst respecting the traditions of the club and the Rowdies brand. The new white jersey retains the hoop sleeves, Rowdies font and the two stars representing the two championships the club has won."
The new kit will be available at rowdiessoccer.com prior to the first game of the season. See the clubs online store at; http://admiral-sports.com/shop/admiral_en/catalog/category/view/id/121?club=120