Off-duty football kits and TV merch: two types of clothing that are unfairly maligned, all things considered. In a world that's starved for real connection, why not wear the things that you're passionate about in the open? In the case of Ted Lasso's new tie-in with Nike, you can even kill two birds with one stone.
The award-winning Apple TV+ series about a British football team headed up by an American coach is now in its third season, and the show's success has convinced Nike to craft some proper kits for AFC Richmond, both home and away. What's more, they're available for fans of the show.
Nike Nike AFC Richmond Home Stadium Shirt - Red/Blue
In keeping with the original style that was first designed by fictional brand Verani Sports, the home jersey features the contrasting red and blue hues against a canary yellow trim – seemingly inspired by Barcelona’s 2008-09 Champions league-winning shirt. Both the home and away designs feature heavy branding from Bantr, the same dating app that helped Rebeca and Sam Obisanya get together in the show. And for the chillier days where standing pitchside requires a few extra layers, there’s a fleece hoody and sweatshirt, and the classic football scarf to accessorise.
If you want to get your hands on some of the pieces, you better move quick.
