Excitement is in the air with the World Cup less than a week away and the release of the USWNT kits. Once again, the team’s jerseys have found a unique way to incorporate red, white, and blue. Interestingly enough, the colors seem to be one of the only consistencies in their World Cup uniforms. Since the first official World Cup in 1991, they have evolved over the years in materials, style, and manufacturing. Let’s look at the evolution of the USWNT World Cup jersey throughout the years.
The Evolution of World Cup Jerseys
The First World Cup, 1991
Held in 1991, the first Women’s World Cup experimented with style and function. Adidas was the manufacturer of these jerseys. They made arm sleeves elbow-length and shorts knee-length. Each jersey had a looser and baggier look to them. The justification for this is that it was just the style at the time. The jerseys were newly made out of polyester. In the 90s, teams decided to switch from cotton and manufacturing jerseys to made out of polyester.
Finally, the incorporation of the flag’s colors appeared diagonally on one sleeve and made its way to the opposing side of the shorts. This appearance was successful. The USWNT won their first World Cup in this jersey.
1995
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