As you may or may not know based on the colors this blog is sporting, they are representative of the Portland Timbers football club of the MLS (I refuse to use the phrase "soccer" for the most part). Yesterday, the team announced a third jersey to be worn for the team's second season in the league, and as you can see, it goes back to their roots from the NASL days. Yes, that includes the unfortunate Alaska Airlines logo. Now, this part is no indictment on the Airlines itself, but rather the idea that most football kits have to have the sponsor on the front of the jerseys. Granted, it is big money in most of the world, but the idea of even having a sponsor on the front of the jerseys simply cheapens the entire look. Having said that, it won't necessarily stop me from buying the jerseys of the teams I love. As for the rest of the Timbers' alternate, the collar is a decent touch, and the lighter shade of green certainly screams retro. It also shows just that the Timbers franchise (all four incarnations) have come a long way since their beginnings in the 70's. Overall, it's not a bad effort, but I hope it doesn't bump the Rose City kits from rotation, though. Those are truly one of the most unique kits in football today.
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