How Do I Pick Team Jersey Colors?

Start with your club’s existing colors, since matching them keeps the team looking like part of the program and makes reorders easy. If you are choosing freely, favor dark or mid-tone colors over white, which shows every stain. Pick a shade that contrasts with the colors most other teams in your league wear, so referees and coaches can tell the teams apart at a glance.

Club colors come first

If your club has established colors, use them. Parents expect it, returning players may already own matching gear, and the club’s identity stays consistent across age groups. When you need new kits that blend with older ones, read how to match jerseys to club colors. Our broader guide to Choosing Soccer Kits for Youth Teams puts color in the context of the whole ordering process.

Think about laundry, not just looks

Youth soccer is played on grass, in mud, in the rain. White jerseys look crisp in week one and tired by week six. Navy, royal blue, red, and green hide stains far better and still look sharp in team photos all season. If your heart is set on a light color, consider a light color with dark sleeves or trim, which masks the worst of the wear while keeping the look you want. The Complete Kids Soccer Jersey Guide has fabric care tips that help any color last longer.

Stand out from the opponents

Walk the sidelines on a Saturday and note which colors show up most. If half the league wears red, picking red means more color clashes and more games in pinnies. An uncommon color in your league, like orange, purple, or teal, makes your team instantly recognizable and reduces conflicts. Just double check that your choice contrasts with your away kit if you run two sets.

Have colors in mind? Browse the collection to see the colorways available, or send us your club colors and we will help you find the closest match.