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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTo launch the new adidas kit design, NYCFC has spotlighted New Yorkers who have not only supported the Club since its inaugural season, but also gave life to the Club and City during the darkest times of the pandemic.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Featured in the reveal photography shot in the shadow of NYCFC\u2019s home in the South Bronx, Jamie is an avid NYCFC supporter from Washington Heights and has been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic as a Nurse Practitioner. Oumou is a Mali native who has made the Bronx her home. She has been a coach with City in the Community (CITC) since 2010, bringing the beautiful game to youth through CITC-led programming. Jamie and Oumou represent all those across the five boroughs who have put down roots in New York City and embraced the hustle to contribute to something bigger than themselves.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n James Sands and Tayvon Gray, NYCFC First Team players, are also featured in the launch of the \u2018Bronx Blue\u2019 kit. Both graduates of NYCFC\u2019s Academy, James is the Club\u2019s first Homegrown player while Tayvon is the first Bronx native to join the First Team. James and Tayvon represent the players \u2013 past, present, and future \u2013 who are an integral part of growing NYCFC.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The kit design features the Club\u2019s iconic blue colorway with a tonal striped pattern inspired by the different uniforms of New York City’s municipal workers. The white trim details give a nostalgic nod to NYCFC\u2019s very first jersey design from 2015, but takes on a modern, contemporary design. An adaptation of the New York City flag is emblazoned above the player nameplate serving as a proud declaration that the Club represents a community of strong and resilient New Yorkers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n NYCFC Midfielder, James Sands, commented:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI like the new shirt a lot. It reminds me of the jersey from the inaugural season. At that point, I was still just a fan so it brings back some good memories for sure. It is always special for me to put on the jersey because I’ve seen my role in the team change so much over the past couple of years. From signing my first contract, to getting a few minutes here and there, to becoming a starter, and hopefully progressing onwards from there. I hope to inspire the next generation to do the same.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n