Nope, for sure no one will mock these uniforms; soccer fans are simply too mature. In other words, our worst fears have come to pass: This is the actual jersey to be worn by the MLS’s Philadelphia Union this season. Better than having “Chico’s Bail Bonds” on the back, I suppose. But not much better. From the Philadelphia Business Journal:
The Philadelphia Union signed a four-year partnership agreement with Bimbo Bakeries USA Tuesday that will make it the fifth professional soccer team to don the Bimbo logo.
The deal, valued at about $12 million, also includes Bimbo becoming an MLS sponsor. Bimbo will run a nationwide “Soccer Mom of the Year” promotion, with the winner earning a trip to MLS Cup 2011.
I’ve often dreamed of the time when the jokes on this site would just write themselves, allowing me to sit back and watch a little TV. This appears to be that time.
For the record, the bakery company is pronounced “beem-bo,” which I’m sure all MLS opponents will take into account during Philadelphia away games.
Some other great pro soccer jerseys:
AC Milan.
Clydebank.
West Bromwich Albion.
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Phila. Union 5th team to go Bimbo [Philadelphia Business Journal]
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- Panda Claus - Jan 12, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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Better served to use in the Lingerie League, as long as it didn’t adversely affect the “uniforms”. Perhaps removable back tattoos for Bimbo Bakeries would work in that case.
