Dear Empire United Soccer Academy Families,
Empire United Soccer Academy proudly wears Adidas uniforms and apparel exclusively throughout our soccer programs. Adidas Soccer has been a key sponsor of the Club’s initiatives and programs by providing tournaments and camp support, coaches product packages, scholarship support packages, and access to Adidas partner events and programs (Adidas International Training Program, National Soccer Coaches Association of America, and Athletes Performance).The Club believes strongly in the competitive benefits that Adidas apparel, equipment technology and styling provide our teams. Adidas has been the official sponsor and sportswear supplier for the Club since 2005.
Empire United Soccer Academy has renewed our sponsorship agreement with Adidas. The Club unveils the new uniform kits for the upcoming 2011 and 2012 seasons. The new styles will be required to be ordered in December and available after mid January 2011.
View our new uniforms at:
http://www.empireunitedsa.org/Uniforms/index_E.html
The new uniform kits will be offered at two levels within the club.
Uniforms for Teams that are U12 and Younger - will be dressed in the familiar Adidas Tabela/Striker kit. The Red/White (Home) and Navy/White (Away) jerseys will feature the Club’s familiar 3-D crest on center chest with white numbers on the back. The jersey has the embroidered Adidas logo, ribbed V-neck collar, CLIMALITE® fabric technology for sweat control, comfort and a lightweight feel. Sizes Youth and Adult.
The kit will also include Adidas Striker shorts (2 pairs - Navy). The pull-on short is made from CLIMALITE® fabric that is designed to wick away moisture from your skin. The color piping provides a dash of flair, while the elastic waist comes with a drawstring cord for a custom fit. Sizes Youth and Adult.
The Adidas Field Sock II (2 pairs -White/Navy and Navy/White) feature CLIMALITE® construction to wick moisture away from the foot and half-cushion foot for comfort with a double welt cuff for added durability.
The kit pricing will be approximately $70 for uniform youth sizes and $75 for adult sizes.
Uniforms for Teams that are U13 and Older - This year, the club will offer new home and away jerseys and adds a third, long sleeve jersey to the traditional playeruniform kit. This will allow each team to play in comfort and style, especially when the weather in the first few months of the outdoor season is inclement.
The Adidas Campeon II jersey (Red/White) is one of the premier jerseys by Adidas. It features CLIMACOOL FORMOTION™material for maximum air circulation to keep you dry on the field. Engineered mesh and flatlock seams are also features on this jersey. The Club’s 3-D crest will be left chest with the embroidered Adidas logo at right chest. Sizes Youth and Adult.
The Adidas Regista jersey (White/Red) is lightweight with stylish stitching. CLIMALITE® design for in-game comfort. The Club’s 3-D crest and embroidered Adidas logo at center chest. Sizes Youth and Adult.
The Adidas Squadra LONG SLEEVE jersey (Navy/White) is CLIMALITE® fabric for in-game comfort, with a crewneck design and 3-stripes down the sleeves. The Club’s 3-D crest will be left chest with the embroidered Adidas logo below right collar. Sizes Youth and Adult.
The kit will also include 2 pairs of Campeon II (Navy) shorts. CLIMACOOL FORMOTION™ precise placement for comfort while in motion, CLIMAWARM® provides heat and moisture management through ventilation. Applied 3-stripes down legs, while the elastic waist comes with a drawstring cord for a custom fit. There will be no customization on the shorts. Sizes Youth and Adult.
The Adidas Copa Zone Cushion sock (2 pairs -White/Navy and Navy/White) features CLIMALITE® sweat protection, a built-in toe-cooling channel and strategic cushioning on the footbed.
The kit pricing will be approximately $165 for uniform youth sizes and $175 for adult sizes.
Optional Purchases - Players will be able to order goalkeeper apparel, warm ups and backpacks separately. We will be placing pictures of these items on our website as soon as they become available.
Estadio Team Backpack(Black/White) - $40
FreshPak lined wet-dry shoe tunnel to keep your shoe separate from your gear, a front pocket with a hidden zippered mesh ball pocket, LoadSpring shoulder straps have built-in CLIMACOOL® moisture control to lighten the load and help prevent back sweat, and padded phone pocket and accessory pocket on the inside of the main compartment. Polyester rip-stop and 600 denier polyester. Imported. 20" x 13" x 10"
Condivo Training Jacket and Pants - Ventilated CLIMACOOL® fabric wicks away moisture and dries quickly to keep you comfortable and dry. 100% polyester.
Training Jacket (Black/White) - $70
Adjustable drawcord hem and elastic cuffs, full-length zip and two front zip pockets. Adidas logo at right chest. The Club’s embroidered crest will be left chest with the embroidered player last name only and Adidas logo at right chest. Sizes Youth and Adult
Training Pants (Black/White) - $30 last year we had #’s only – no name
Zipper pockets, elastic waist, zipper leg hems, embroidered Adidas logo at left thigh, applied 3-stripes down legs. The embroidered player last name only and Adidas logo at upper hip.
Uniform try-on sessions - the Equipment manager will schedule uniform try-on sessions in November. All players will be required to attend one of these sessions to select correct sizes for purchase. Dates of sessions and information on attendance will be sent later in October.
Uniform ordering - will take place in December. Orders will be submitted to Eurosport online by parents and paid for with personal credit card. The Eurosport ordering screen will be located on our club website: www.empireusa.org <http://www.empireusa.org/> . Uniforms will be shipped to the player’s home. Information and instructions will be presented at try-on sessions and sent online.
“Adidas is the global leader in soccer and we are committed to developing and supporting all levels of Soccer in the U.S. from the grassroots to the professional level. We are very proud to have Empire United Soccer Academy as an important member of our Adidas Soccer family” said Steven Nobles, Sports Sales Manager for Adidas Soccer.
Empire United Soccer Academy Club is one of the top youth soccer programs in the Eastern United States. The partnership is a natural affiliation between the world’s number one soccer brand and one of the region’s leading soccer clubs.
