We saw both ends of the spectrum in just one week:The slightly homoerotic 1970s-era NASL Colorado Caribou get up unearthed by the Colorado Rapids this week as an April fools joke (Photo courtesy of the Colorado Rapids).
On the same day, the U.S. unveiled their new away jerseys that would be worn for the first time Wednesday against Mexico:
Reviews were mixed:
The U.S away Jerseys for the World Cup are the ugliest things I’ve ever seen
— Allan (@Morancie17) April 1, 2014
Sorry, but new #USMNT jerseys look like something off the sale rack at Dick's. A World Cup every four years and that's what you got, Nike?
— Jeff Bradley (@JerseyJBradley) April 1, 2014
Ah, well. At least we’ve got the stylish (ahem) new U.S. home jerseys, right?
U.S's world cup jerseys are almost as disappointing as their world cup draw…
I see U.S. Soccer has unveiled snazzy new shirts for the coaches and support staff. What? Those are jerseys?
— Beau Dure (@duresport) March 3, 2014