KitSZN: Liberty, Trains, & City Lights

We got trains, a whole lot of liberty, and bright City Lights. What's not to love about this? In one of the best overall kit ratings across all 5 kits, here were our thoughts on Richmond's, Charlotte's, and Spokane's latest kits.

Spokane Velocity

Taking inspiration from the Pavilion found there in Riverfront Park in Spokane, Washington. The Pavilion can light up in various colors, but mainly in shades of Pink, Purple, and Blue.

The iconic structure, gives this "City Lights" kit it's iconic feature - those swirling lights of Purple, Pink, and Blue. Utilizing that Black base, really allows for those colors to stand out. Letting the uniqueness of it all really take center stage. That swirling lights also bring a bit of speed to the kit. Being the Velocity, they now have a kit that can match the tempo at which this club has risen.

This kit is a MASSIVE departure from their previous kits, and no wonder everyone is clamoring about this. It is unique to Spokane, it looks beautiful, and is one of a kind for anyone's collection.

Our Score: 4.63

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Charlotte Independence

As a Feyenoord fan, Brett LOVES a good half-half split kit. Through in two shades of Blue, a Parchment collar, some word detailing (Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence) and we thoroughly love this kit. It is classy, timeless, and a well executed kit.

We don't know if this screams Charlotte Independence to us, but we are more than happy to see this kind of style and design continue.

Our Score: 4.13

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Now we technically saw this kit last season when this was released as their "Military Appreciation" kit to honor the men and women who serve our country. Not much as changed, but now it is being used full-time as a third kit. This feels like a good kit to wear on 4th of July. You got the Red popping out, the subtle Navy stripes, and the White accented Capelli shoulder squares.

For our money, that crest in the Red, White, and Blue is phenomenal. Low-key want that crest to be their full-time crest. It is a rather simple kit design wise, but it was executed well and will do well with a pair of American blue jeans 😎

Our Score: 3.38

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Richmond Kickers

It's simple. We like trains, collars, and long sleeves. We are not hard to impress. This kit does it all.

A nod to Richmond's Triple Crossing - one of only two places in the US where three railroads intersect - stands as a significant piece of industrial architecture for the city of Richmond. You can see those triangles found in the underlay of the Red base.

This kit just feels like an Arsenal kit - and we are not upset about that. In a season full of class kits, this one stands out. That Richmond Red just pops alongside those White Sleeves. The two striped cuff of Red and Blue is a clever attention to detail, as is the Red button on the collar.

If you are into classy kits, this season's USL kits are right up your alley. I wouldn't want to miss this kit.

Our Score: 4.50

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Richmond Kickers - The Crossing Kit

Richmond Kicker’s have released the “Crossing Kit”. Combining two of Brett’s favorite things - trains and polo collars.

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You know that famous Paul Revere speech where he says "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"? That happened in Richmond. Woven into the vertical stripes is that famous speech. Unlike the "Crossing" Kit above, this kit does the inverse. That Richmond Red pops from being the accent on this Navy Blue and Blue striped kit. Instead of drawing you in, your eyes get boxed into the design.

This way, you are able to see the details underneath. Plus, who doesn't love a solid Red and Blue combo on a kit? Another example of a well executed kit, that has sharp colors that pulls your attention. Richmond fans, be glad you are being treated with some kit gold this season.

Our Score: 4.25

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