MLS
Inter Miami to debut 2023 Americana Captain America warm-up tops on July 4th
The MLS club will wear the special edition jerseys due to a partnership between adidas and Marvel comics.
Inter Miami go in search of their first win under new head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino when they host Columbus Crew on Tuesday , 4 July.
The game, played at 7:30pm ET at the DRV PNK Stadium, will be one of the club’s Theme Nights; Military Appreciation. And with the game falling on Independence Day the players will be sporting some patriotic jerseys for the warm-up.
Inter Miami players will wear Captain America-themed warm-up tops as part of a tie-in between MLS, adidas and Marvel. Across the season the sportswear brand will be producing a series of superhero-themed apparel in an effort to display unity with specific causes.
What is the Inter Miami Captain America jersey?
The collaboration between MLS and Marvel aims to link the comic book icons to ordinary people. For the Fourth of July fixture the special jersey is emblazoned with the logo of Marvel’s Captain America.
The jersey features a series of interlocking Captain America ‘stars-and-stripes’ logos. The top will also be made available for other MLS teams across this period.
“Major League Soccer and adidas’ Marvel collaboration captures the unique spirit, confident attitude, and diverse environment that embodies the sport of soccer,” said Rachel Hoagland, senior vice president of MLS Consumer Products.
“This special collection is the latest evolution of the League’s commitment to spotlighting the creativity in our sport and connecting soccer with progressive fashion offerings.”
What other Marvel x MLS jerseys has adidas made?
The Captain America design is the second in a three-part run of limited edition attire. Each of the designs is based on superheroes from the Marvel comic book universe.
The first to be unveiled was an Avengers-inspired warm-up tracksuit and official match ball. They will both be used in the upcoming MLS All-Star Game against Premier League side Arsenal.
Final a third iteration of the Marvel tie-in will be launched in August to raise funds for the Kick Childhood Cancer Awareness month in September.