February 18, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – FC Dallas News Release
FRISCO, TX – FC Dallas unveiled the Crescendo kit today in advance of the 2022 MLS regular season which is scheduled to kick off Saturday, February 26 at Toyota Stadium when Dallas hosts Toronto FC in a match presented by MTX. The jersey features diagonal lines in dynamic patterns across the front chest which represent FC Dallas’ popular hoop patterns from iconic uniforms of years past.
The Crescendo kit evokes movement and development. As FC Dallas enters a new era with first-year head coach Nico Estévez, the kit symbolizes Dallas’ commitment to building towards the organization’s ultimate goal of winning MLS Cup.
“We’re thrilled to work with Frisco-based MTX and have their AI platform, mavQ, on the front of the new FC Dallas home jersey,” said FC Dallas President Dan Hunt. “As you look at the jersey and its design, it is a throwback to the days of the hoops which is such a traditional pattern in soccer uniforms around the world. This is how we’re looking at it: reinventing ourselves in this new era that we’re bringing to FC Dallas.”
mavQ is now proudly displayed across the front of the Crescendo jersey. MTX, who entered a multi-year partnership with FC Dallas in 2021 and served as the team’s front-of-jersey partner for both home and away jerseys last season, launched mavQ as an independent AI-driven product that helps coaches, players and technical staff make informed, data-driven decisions.
Click here to learn how FC Dallas incorporates mavQ into its player evaluation system.
“As FC Dallas enters a new era with new head coach Nico Estévez, mavQ is helping us identify the next generation of players,” said FC Dallas Technical Director Andre Zanotta. “From maximizing team formations to evaluating talent, mavQ’s ability to collect, store and synthesize data will enable our staff to make more informed decisions regarding all of our teams.”
Other Crescendo kit design elements include:
The LH patch remains at the base of the left hem on the front of the jersey. This symbolic placement honors Lamar Hunt’s legacy as a founding member of Major League Soccer as well as soccer in Dallas/Fort Worth through his involvement with the Dallas Tornado and NASL.
The jersey’s collar features a red neckband highlighted by a blue hem.
AdvoCare will continue to be featured on the jersey’s right sleeve as the club’s official sleeve partner.
Major League Soccer’s logo is displayed on the left sleeve.
The jersey will primarily be paired with blue shorts and socks for the 2022 season.
The Crescendo kit will be worn for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. FC Dallas will use the Community kit, which will continue to feature MTX across the front of the jersey, through the 2022 season as its secondary kit.
All North Texas SC jerseys and FC Dallas youth jerseys will display mavQ across the front of the chest while the FC Dallas Academy’s away jersey will continue to showcase MTX in 2022. The Academy’s home jersey will display mavQ. All FC Dallas, North Texas SC, FC Dallas Academy and youth home and away jerseys will feature mavQ beginning in 2023.
FC DALLAS PLAYERS ON THE 2022 CRESCENDO KIT
“I’m excited to wear the FC Dallas jersey this season. It’s great to learn about Dallas’ history of the hoops and what they mean to the fans. I hope the hoops bring goals.” – Midfielder Paul Arriola
“First reaction, it’s pretty lit. It reminds me of the hoops from back in the day and it’s exciting to have them back. When you look back at photos and you see that my dad played in hoops, and now I’m wearing the hoops again while wearing the number 10, it’s a great legacy to carry.” – Forward Jesús Ferreira
“I’m glad to see that the hoops are back for the jerseys this season. It’s part of FC Dallas’ history. I also really like that the hoops are red and blue because that’s a new combination that I’ve been wanting to see for a long time.” – Defender Matt Hedges
TRY ON THE NEW CRESCENDO JERSEY
FC Dallas fans can virtually try on the Crescendo jersey by uploading a photo of themselves at https://fcdallas.mavq.ai/crescendo.
GEAR UP FOR 2022 AND PURCHASE THE CRESCENDO JERSEY
Fans can purchase the Crescendo jersey beginning at 11AM CT at the FC Dallas Fan Shop’s online store, FC Dallas MLS store and Soccer 90.
FC Dallas kicks off its 27th MLS season on February 26, 2022 against Toronto FC at Toyota Stadium in a match presented by MTX.
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