Rapids reveal ‘Original Green’ throwback jersey for 30th anniversary
The Colorado Rapids are going retro A look at the Colorado Rapids' new throwback jerseys Courtesy of Colorado Rapids As part of the club s th anniversary season the Rapids unveiled their throwback Original Green kit on Wednesday morning in a nod to the group s inaugural look The Rapids are one of MLS teams to feature a third kit this season joining other original clubs and certain newer franchises Before adopting the burgundy and blue scheme the Rapids sport the present day the gang s look was centered around green and white with hints of gold and blue The th anniversary throwbacks are entirely green with large white and gold numbers on the back The visual design reimagines the original Rapids logo front and center the word Rapids between waves of water and mountain peaks The club s secondary logo used from - is featured as the crest on the chest While the look is retro the fit and technical features of the jersey are modern featuring moisture-wicking fabric and a slimmer cut compared to the baggier jerseys of the s It also features subtle easter eggs like the jock tag that includes a silhouette of club legend Marcelo Balboa s iconic bicycle kick named the MLS goal of the year in from a match against the Columbus Crew This kit is a reflection of where we started and a reminder of everything we ve built since Rapids president P draig Smith revealed in a news release revealing the kits Original Green represents more than just a uniform it embodies our legacy our enhancement and the region that s stood with us every step of the way As one of the league s true originals we re proud of our heritage and deeply committed to remaining at the forefront of Major League Soccer s continued advancement Colorado will debut the kit on July in a challenge at the Philadelphia Union right before Leagues Cup a midseason tournament between MLS and Liga MX teams It won t appear at home until a match against Atlanta United on Aug during which Balboa will have his jersey retired It s scheduled to feature in two other matches this season Sept against Minnesota United and on Decision Day on Oct against LAFC both home games Related Articles Rapids dominate Whitecaps creep back above playoff line Denis Bouanga scores LAFC ties season-high with shots in - win over Rapids Rapids create numerous chances drop Fourth of July match against Sporting Kansas City Rapids collapse at New England turn three-goal lead into draw Rapids hire Haley Durmer as Chief Business Officer Want more sports news Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver s teams
