Canadian Premier League aspect Atlético Ottawa is able to give again to its group by its new main jersey for 2024.
Atlético gave season ticket members a sneak peek on the new “Community First Kit” at an occasion on Sunday earlier than formally launching it on their web site and social media channels Monday. For each jersey bought, membership sponsor Maple Lodge Farms will donate a case of frozen rooster to group meals centre companions, together with the Caldwell Household Centre. This could be sufficient to supply a meal to 30 folks, or six households.
“We are incredibly proud to unveil our 2024 Primary Jersey, not just as a symbol of our club’s identity on the field, but as a real measure of Atlético’s continued support in the community,” stated Atlético chief government officer Fernando López on the membership’s web site. “Through our partnership with Canadian Premier League sponsors, Maple Lodge Farms, and the Caldwell Family Centre, each jersey sold directly contributes to fighting hunger in Ottawa.”
The jersey itself, manufactured by Macron, maintains the red-and-white striped motif that Atlético Ottawa shares with mother or father membership Atlético de Madrid. The stripes themselves are thinner than years previous, although, and every purple stripe has two tones of purple and a sample of diagonal strains by them.
Two of the stripes on the left aspect of the shirt comprise the textual content “FOR OTTAWA” and “POUR OTTAWA” close to the underside, “signifying our ongoing passion and commitment to the community.”
The sleeve cuffs on the jersey are navy blue, as is the polo collar, which additionally has a purple placket and navy blue buttons. The again of the shirt is stable purple, with a navy blue bar on the prime and navy blue aspect inserts that begin on the hem and taper as they transfer up the shirt.
In keeping with Atlético Ottawa, one in seven households in Ottawa take care of meals insecurity, which equates to 150,000 folks in a metropolis with a inhabitants of simply over 1 million (as of 2021).
“I feel so much pride in being part of a partnership to address the food insecurity crisis in Ottawa,” stated Eugene Williams, government director of the Caldwell Household Centre, in a press launch. “We are very excited to be part of this initiative with Maple Lodge Farms as we are going to be able to help hundreds, if not thousands of families who are currently experiencing food insecurity in Ottawa.
“When I come to TD Place this season, and I see the players and the fans wearing this jersey, it’s going to make me feel such gratitude for the support of a community-focused club like Atlético Ottawa who aren’t just talking about tackling food insecurity. They are doing something about it.”
Atlético are the second CanPL membership to unveil kits for the upcoming 2024 season. Calgary-based Cavalry FC released their new primary and secondary jerseys earlier in February previous to their Concacaf Champions Cup tie in opposition to MLS aspect Orlando Metropolis.
Atlético’s 2024 CanPL common season kicks off on Saturday, April 13, once they host York United at TD Place.
