As the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League season inches ever-closer, the league and Nike have released brand new designs for secondary kits of every club in the league. Each team takes a unique approach in their design, some leaning into iconography of their cities and states, with others going more simple and subtle in their approaches.
Engineered by Nike, the new matchday uniforms feature the brand’s DRI-FIT ADV technology and sport league sponsor Ally on the sleeve. For the first time, replica jerseys will also be available in expanded sizing.
There are truly no bad jerseys in the bunch, but alas, here at we’ve taken on the arduous task of ranking the kits as we see them.
Honorable mention: Goalkeeper Jersey
Yes, it exists! And it’s bright. And will be available in many colors. Worn by goalkeepers (and perhaps Nealy Martin). Moving on.
14. North Carolina Courage
A clean look from the two time champions. The pink kit features subtle designs that are a bit hard to see, but does well on the side panels with the rosettes. The pride mark is the real winner of this kit, reading “Esse Quam Videri," the North Carolina state motto meaning, ‘to be rather than to seem.’
13. Racing Louisville
The eye-catching lily side pattern of Racing’s secondary kit is the best part of the team’s new monochromatic green secondary kit. The lily derives from the fleur-de-lis in the team’s crest, which is an excellent nod to the team’s Louisville location.
12. NJ/NY Gotham FC
The 2023 champions go for a sleek, modern look of an all-blue jersey. While the color of the kit is a beautiful shade, the black shoulders and crest are the focal points of this jersey. The all-black logo on crest, while visually appealing up close, will likely be a bit difficult to make out from afar during game play.
11. Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit takes a play on their yellow jerseys and brings it to the next level. Keeping the bold kit concept, the club adds green accents to the collar as an extra pop of color, meant to exemplify the energy of their crowds at ‘Rowdy Audi’ on the road.
10. Portland Thorns FC
The Thorns’ secondary jersey features the club’s iconic blank with red accents. The three-time champions opted for a jersey that invokes the idea of embers, representing the fiery passion of their fans. It’s simple, but effective as a secondary kit.
9. Chicago Stars FC
The long-awaited rebrand of the team formerly known as the Red Stars provides a fascinating first jersey complete with its new Stars crest. The dark design keeps things interesting, and the liquid metal-like patterns on the kit make it stand out from others in the group.
8. Bay FC
Bay FC’s new kit features a lovely textured pattern and integrates the team’s orange and blue colors seamlessly. The center logo is definitely quite different from what we’re used to seeing on NWSL kits. It’s a good effort for the team’s sophomore year, but nothing exceedingly dazzling.
