REIGNING CHAMP’S CHAMPIONS PACK WITH TORONTO FC

Canadian-based premium athletic brand Reigning Champ will drop their monochromatic “MLS Cup Champions Pack” in collaboration with Toronto FC tomorrow, commemorating the team’s win in the 2017 MLS Cup last December over the Seattle Sounders. The words “Reigning Champ” and the clubs logo are proudly displayed across the chest. A star, with the number 17 inside, appears on various spots of each product. The design, kept rather simple, makes a bold statement.

Handcrafted in Canada and custom made for Toronto FC, Reigning Champs’ signature midweight terry and ring spun jersey complete the design. The pack released a black sweatshirt and jogger pants set, as well as two t-shirts—one black and one white, each sharply contrasted with clean colorways. Check out the pieces from the “MLS Cup Champions Pack” below.

Toronto FC starters Alex Bono, Jonathon Osario, Chris Mavinga, and Ashtone Morgan modeled the pack around Toronto’s BMO Field, home to the team’s championship win. The pack releases early Wednesday morning at 8 AM PST online at ReigningChamp.com and in Reigning Champ Flagship stores throughout Toronto.

BEHIND THE SCENES MLS PHOTO SHOOT

A few months back we had the privilege of partaking in MLS Media Day. The day was grueling, especially for the players, but we had a blast chatting up and shooting with some the the league’s best. Have a look at our behind the scenes re-cap video featuring the likes of Gio Dos Santos, Tim Howard, Kaka, Jack Harrison, Darlington Nagbe, Dom Dwyer and more.  

ADIDAS & MLS JOIN FORCES WITH PARLEY FOR THE OCEANS

After the success of their collaborative kits with Bayern and Madrid, the adidas X Parley contingent has teamed up with MLS for more incredibly unique kits made from recycled plastic found in the ocean.  As with the previous releases, the initiative serves to raise awareness around the harmful impact of marine plastic pollution. With that in mind, the new MLS white and grey jerseys employ fresh, alternative colorway details. They are crafted from Parley Ocean Plastic upcycled from marine plastic which is intercepted by Parley clean-up operations in coastal areas of the Maldives.  Once collected, the original plastic source is reworked into technical fibers that are re-purposed for use in apparel or footwear. In this particular iteration, the jerseys will be worn by MLS clubs. To commemorate this unique process of re-purposing the aforementioned marine plastic debris, the message “For the Oceans” is featured on the back-neck tape detailing, found inside each jersey.

“Major League Soccer and our clubs are committed to raising awareness about environmental issues through the League’s Greener Goals platform. Off the pitch, we’ll service our local communities as part of MLS WORKS Week of Service leading up to Earth Day, and we’re thrilled to support efforts on the field with adidas and Parley For the Oceans to help create a cleaner, healthier environment.” -JoAnn Neale, Chief Administrative & Social Responsibility Officer, Major League Soccer

The kits will be seen in action as the four teams that participated in the initiative will face-off Sunday, April 23rd when New York City FC host Orlando City SC at Yankee Stadium, and when LA Galaxy welcome reigning MLS Cup champions Seattle Sounders FC at StubHub Center.

For more on the adids MLS X Parley kits go to adidas.com

SEATTLE SOUNDERS X REIGNING CHAMP LAUNCH PARTY

Last Wednesday the Seattle Sounders and Reigning Champ dropped the highly touted/anticipated ‘Champions Pack’. The collaboration pays homage to the Sounders and their 2016 MLS Cup winning campaign. To mark the occasion the Sounders hosted a launch party at The Ninety in Pioneer Square for fans, friends and media. 

The soiree was built around the collection  as a pop-up retail space was decorated with various large scale banners featuring promotional photos, while mannequins proudly displayed the line along side the very shiny and beautiful MLS Cup. The three Sounders players which modeled the ‘Champions Pack’ were in attendance as well. Brad Evans, Sefan Frei and Christian Roldan all graciously mingled or posed for selfies with fans. Overall, the night was up to the lofty standers of all parties involved. 

For more on the Seattles Sounders x Reigning Champ ‘Champions Pack’ go HERE 

REIGNING CHAMP X SEATTLE SOUNDERS ‘CHAMPIONS PACK’

The tradition continues,  for a third year running Canadian sportswear masters of simplicity and detail, Reigning Champ have dropped another collection celebrating the current MLS Titlists. The ‘Champions Pack’ honors the 2016 MLS Cup victory of the Seattle Sounders. 

Hand crafted in Canada, the collection features Reigning Champs signature quality in detail via four pieces including a bomber, raglan tee, sweat-shorts and a crew neck.  Each piece proudly displays the Sounders team crest and Champion’s star. In tribute to Seattle’s notorious supporters group, a custom ‘Eternal Blue, Forever Green’ print was designed for the collection. In a further but subtle nod to the team colors, every limited item is finished with a pennant label stitched in the Sounders’ signature blue and green.

 The 2016 MLS Champions pack is available now at Reigning Champ flagship stores, online at reigningchamp.com and in the pro shop at Century Link Field.