USWNT 2011 Kit

This will only hurt a little...

Don't know if you noticed, but the FIFA Women's World Cup Finals began over the weekend. The US team has a great chance of advancing pretty far, which is a welcome reason to celebrate after the disappointing loss of the USMNT at the Gold Cup.

An unfortunate thing I realized as I dressed to go to the Gold Cup game-watch: I don't own any USA gear. No flag shirts, scarves, or hats of any kind. None of my clothing even combines the right colors of red, white and blue with the exception of a Guinness sweatshirt, which seemed to defeat the point. I have gear for Ireland, Brazil, the Red Wings, Tigers, Notre Dame, Kentucky and even Manchester City, but nothing for the US of A.  I had a settle on a blue *gasp* dress. It obviously brought no luck to our boys, so I've decided it's high time I gave our country its own spot in my closet.

I'm a big fan of the current USMNT third kit (red! $70), but today the Dirty Tackle blog pointed out the unusual design of the 2011 Women's kit. They suggest it looks like a nurse's uniform, but I think it looks comfortable. I'd probably get the Away Jersey ($80), if for no other reason than I'd spill on the white with my first beer.

Sources: Dirty Tackle Blog,
              The Beautiful Gear blog