As part of a celebration of Major League Soccer’s history, the league has unveiled new throwback jerseys in the MLS Archive Collection. The collection highlights both exceptional and subpar designs. Notably, while MLS original clubs brandish fifteen years of history, others like Inter Miamiโwhose first match was in 2020โdebut new throwbacks, sparking debate about authenticity and nostalgia.
10. Charlotte FC
This design feels crowded and reminiscent of the Seattle Sounders. Given Charlotte’s brief history in the league since 2022, utilizing a throwback jersey is questionable.
Tell your kit rack to make room ๐ฎโ๐จ pic.twitter.com/S2FuYiObM9โ Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) July 16, 2025
9. Nashville SC
Though their design makes an attempt to represent their USL roots, itโs merely a white shirt adorned with random elements.
You canโt wear jorts on a soccer pitch.
Us: pic.twitter.com/CAC4V0c3Avโ Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) July 16, 2025
8. D.C. United
A jersey dating back to their inaugural season, itโs decidedly plain and might not resonate with fans today.
Woven from heritage, designed for tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/hYwymUUGvhโ D.C. United (@dcunited) July 16, 2025
7. New England Revolution
This design integrates the crayon flag, but still, it feels like something is lacking.
Very fly, very bodacious. pic.twitter.com/rxGc52P9e8โ New England Revolution (@NERevolution) July 16, 2025
6. Colorado Rapids
This otherwise simple jersey is saved by an impressive logo, which fans have missed during its absence.
A tribute to our history. The adidas Archive Collection is back!โ Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) July 16, 2025
5. Columbus Crew
This design seems to try hard but comes off feeling incomplete, despite its color choices.
Proud of our past. Focused on our future. pic.twitter.com/i6hvSLkrBhโ The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 16, 2025
4. Seattle Sounders
With a vibrant orca logo and an elegant design, this jersey lives up to Seattle’s reputation.
Party Like Itโs โ95 ๐ pic.twitter.com/KUH2X9wk31โ Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 16, 2025
3. Minnesota United
With a beautiful gradient and clever design references, this jersey impressively tips its hat to the club’s history.
Fire in multiple decades @adidasfootball | #MNUFC pic.twitter.com/MTelg9xYPrโ Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) July 16, 2025
2. San Jose Earthquakes (Clash)
This vibrant throwback jersey captures a 70s aesthetic perfectly, evoking strong feelings of nostalgia.
A strike without warning. ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ โช๐ฆ pic.twitter.com/i2CXRwWEE4โ San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) July 16, 2025
1. FC Dallas (Burn)
Far more versatile as a jersey, it shines in this collection, featuring a beautiful design that works well on and off the pitch.
30 years. One story. The Archive Collection is live ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/MTelg9xYPrโ FC Dallas (@FCDallas) July 16, 2025
