Score Some Vintage Minnesota Soccer Spirit!
This retro t-shirt celebrates the iconic Minnesota Kicks, the beloved pro soccer franchise that kicked off a soccer craze in the Land of 10,000 Lakes during the 1970s. Though their tenure in Minnesota was relatively brief, the Kicks left an indelible mark on sports fans across the state.
The Kicks arrived in 1976 as one of the original teams in the newly-formed North American Soccer League. Playing their home matches at Metropolitan Stadium, the star-studded squad featured international talents like Ace Ntsoelengoe and Alan Willey alongside American standouts like NASL scoring champ Alan Willey.
Donning their iconic robin's egg blue and white uniforms with a simple interlocking "MK" logo, the Kicks captured fans' imaginations with their flashy, high-scoring style and counter-cultural attitudes. Players grew out long manes and moustaches while interacting with fans between matches in a chill party atmosphere.
More than just an elite pro team, the Minnesota Kicks represented the youthful, anti-establishment energy of the 1970s. Their raucous matches mixed with impromptu rock music acts embodied the era's laid-back ethos. Alongside the Vikings and Twins, the Kicks became unexpected icons of state pride.
Though they departed for a new city after just four seasons in 1981, the Minnesota Kicks' enduring cool factor lives on through this vintage t-shirt featuring their classic logo. Made of a soft cotton blend, it's available in sizes S-5XL in colors like blue, white, red and green. Whether you're a soccer diehard or simply appreciate funky retro sports gear, this Kicks throwback tee is a far-out blast from Minnesota's grooviest pro sports past!