Nike "Silver Storm" Pack

Coinciding with the release of the Hypervenom Phantom II, Nike revealed a full collection utilizing the muted grey colorway for the start of Summer 2015. The "Silver Storm" Pack features Wolf Grey uppers on all four silos of Nike boots. Vibrant, contrasting Nike Swoosh details finish out these colorways with a hint at what colors will be highlighted in the next collection. The colors include: Hyper Pink (Mercurial Silo), Total Orange (Hypervenom Silo), Green Strike (Tiempo Silo), and Turquoise Blue (Magista Silo).

The following boots will be available in The Soccer Shop and online at eastcoastsoccershop.com: Mercurial Vapor X & Victory, Tiempo Legend, Legacy and Genio Leather, Hypervenom Phinish II and Phelon II, and Magista Opus and Onda. 

Youth sizes will also be available in The Soccer Shop.

USMNT: Disappointing Result in CONCACAF Gold Cup But Looking Ahead

Playing in the third place game was not where the US Men's National Team players and coaches envisioned themselves at the start of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. After strong performances against Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and Panama in the group stage, and a thumping 6-0 defeat of Cuba in the quarterfinals, the USMNT seemed poised to defeat Jamaica in the Semifinals. Unfortunately, a shaky first half saw the US conceding two goals and looking inconsistent on both ends of the field. Midfielder Michael Bradley was able to rally the team at the start of the second half with an early goal, but the US was unable to level the score at the end of regulation, ending their mission of keeping the Gold Cup in the USA.

The third place match proved to be another disappointing result for the USMNT, losing to Panama 2-3 in PKs. The US trailed Panama in the first half by a goal, but Deandre Yedlin and Clint Dempsey combined to even the score at 1-1 during the second half. Clint Dempsey was awarded the Golden Ball award at the end of the tournament, having scored the most goals throughout. Brad Guzan was awarded the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper, having only allowed 5 goals during the tournament. 

Even with the undesirable finish in the Gold Cup, the USMNT has important matches to prepare for in the coming months including a playoff against rivals Mexico to determine who will represent CONCACAF in the 2017 Confederations Cup. The Confederations Cup is an important warm-up for the 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia. The US also enters the fourth round of regional qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in the later months of 2015.

The USMNT plays close to home at Foxborough Stadium on September 8th in a friendly against Brazil. Tickets go on sale July 31st.

Bayern Munich 2015/16 Away Kit: Modern Streetwear For The Pitch

For the reigning champs of the German Bundesliga, Adidas designed an away kit inspired by current streetwear trends. The jersey is featured in a relaxed cut with a two button hidden placket. The colorway is predominately white, but features a color-blocked pattern across the chest of the jersey in a red and grey gradient. Small design details make this jersey special, including the extended hem with diamonds representing the millions of Bayern supporters from around the world. The back neckline also contains the club’s motto “Mia san mia,” or “We are who we are.”

The Bayern Munich 2015/16 Away jersey is available in The Soccer Shop in both youth and adult sizes.

Strong Alone, World Champions Together: USWNT Wins Third Star

With a stunning 5-2 victory over Japan in the 2015 Women's World Cup Final, the U.S. Women's National Team was once again crowned World Champions. The game was far from boring, with the U.S. scoring the first four goals in 20 minutes. Carli Lloyd was the star of the game, scoring the fastest hat-trick in World Cup Final history, including an incredible goal from half-field. Lauren Holiday and Tobin Heath also found their way onto the score sheet. Lloyd received the Golden Ball and Silver Boot awards at the end of the game, and Hope Solo was also awarded the Golden Glove award. This victory marks the third World Cup championship for the Women's National Team, and a third star will be added above the crest along with the other two stars from 1991 and 1999. 

The black & gold "World Champions" t-shirts will be available in The Soccer Shop in women's and youth sizes toward the end of July.