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Philadelphia Union releases new primary jersey for 2016

New Philadelphia Union jerseys 2016 Edu Letoux

The new 2016 jersey drops are coming fast--and the latest is the Philadelphia Union's classy update on their classic primary jersey look.


Many of this year's design details draw on the snake featured on the club's crest. Here's a look at the front and back:

Philadelphia Union releases new primary jersey for 2016 - Philadelphia Union's front and back

The overall design preserves the classic center bar--but here are some new details.


The crest also returns in the center, and the center gold bar now features a snakeskin pattern. Here's a closeup:

Philadelphia Union releases new primary jersey for 2016 - Philadelphia Union's crest

The snake theme continues with scales on the interior neck tape, which sports the phrase "We Are One::

Philadelphia Union releases new primary jersey for 2016 - Philadelphia interior neck tape

The snake itself shows up on the exterior neck tape...

Philadelphia Union releases new primary jersey for 2016 - Philadelphia exterior neck tape

...as well as the jock tag on the front, in fancy metallic form. 

Philadelphia Union releases new primary jersey for 2016 - Philadelphia jock tag

The Union will rock the updated look in their first home game of the season, against the New England Revolution on Mar. 20 (2:30 p.m. ET, MLS LIVE).