On Tuesday, Austin FC officially dropped “The Rooted Kit”, the club’s new secondary jersey. The kit celebrates Austin’s connection to the outdoors and pays homage to the city’s natural beauty. The Club’s new VERDE look is inspired by the aquatic greens and clear waters of Barton Springs and the lush flora and fauna found around the greenbelt.
"The Rooted Kit is a tribute to our community’s natural beauty and spectacular green canopy,” said Austin FC President Andy Loughnane. “As has been the case with previous kit releases, we are excited to introduce a new shade of VERDE into the Austin FC jersey universe.”
BEHIND THE KIT
The Rooted Kit is the seventh jersey ever released by Austin FC, and the fourth light-colored jersey. It will be a part of the 2026 kit collection alongside the Heartbeat Kit which will enter its second season in action.
The Rooted Kit features the Club’s lenticular crest against a white and aquatic green striped base. The crest includes stars in reference to the FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer.
An oak tree graphic, set in front of the Congress Bridge on Town Lake, adorns the jocktag and symbolizes Austin’s resilient spirit. The back neck reads “ROOTED IN ATX” – signifying the Club’s firmly-planted and still-growing roots.
The kit is the Club’s first made with adidas’ innovative Climacool+ technology. The material wicks sweat away quickly and optimizes airflow through targeted cooling.
Returning on the front of the jersey is legendary Austin-based premium outdoor brand YETI, while Austin-based Mexican-American food brand Siete returns on the right sleeve. Apple TV will continue to share the left sleeve alongside the MLS crest.
Bringing the Club’s new secondary kit to life in the launch video are two iconic Austin voices: Amanda Johnston, the 61st Texas Poet Laureate, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra – the city’s oldest and longest-running performing arts organization.
HOW TO BUY: The Rooted Kit is available now at The VERDE Store at Q2 Stadium, or on verdevan.com for in-store pick-up.
