New MLS Kit Power Rankings: Alexi Lalas' Top Five Jerseys of the 2026 Season

Everyone loves new soccer kits – and all 30 teams across Major League Soccer recently released some pretty sharp ones. 

Some honor musical tradition (like St. Louis City SC's homage to Tina Turner, the San Jose Earthquakes' tribute to the Grateful Dead, or Sporting Kansas City's take on the legendary 18th & Vine jazz district). Others lean into their home city's natural landscape, such as Austin FC or the Seattle Sounders. Others focus on important causes, like CF Montréal's design that brings awareness to prostate cancer.

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But for Alexi Lalas, FOX Sports soccer analyst and host of the "Alexi Lalas' State of the Union Podcast", there are five kits that truly stand out – including the appropriately named "July Fourth Kit" by the New England Revolution. Of course, Lalas played for the Revs – but it's still a solid selection for the top of his New MLS Kit Power Rankings. 
 

Let's break down his selections:

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Details: The kit honors Philadelphia’s role in the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding and its enduring spirit of rebellion and unity. Inspired by the city’s architecture, documents, and icons that shaped the USA, the design features a "1776" jock tag and the club’s signature "Join or Die" emblem.

Alexi's Take: "It's a little understated for me. But you'll find the Liberty Bell, a dollar bill, the Constitution. It's very 1776 as the name implies. I would have liked to be a bit more bold. At least they have the respect to recognize the birthday and with the understanding of what they are."

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Details: Did Orlando strike gold here? The look dives into Florida’s storied coastline and the legend of the 1715 Treasure Fleet. Inspired