It’s safe to say that the new logo of Major League Soccer is a “grower” as the North American soccer community reacts to the league’s drastic rebrand in New York City on Thursday.
[PHOTO: New MLS logo unveiled]
The new logo (pictured, right, in the bottom right hand corner) was launched, along with the idea that each team will feature the logo on their jerseys in their own club colors, with the slogan '#MLSNext’ used to usher in a new era in soccer’s top-flight in the U.S. and Canada.
Many were taken back by MLS’ decision to change the original logo which has been with the league since its inaugural season in 1996, as the famous soccer cleat and ball image is no more. However, with the fledgling league heading towards it’s 20th season and two new teams joining the MLS for the 2015 campaign -- New York City FC and Orlando City SC -- this was perhaps the right time to freshen things up.
Below are a few reactions from players, journalists and others in and around the North American soccer community. So, what do you think of the new design? Let us know in the comments section below.
Tim Cahill having some fun...
Heading to NY for the new @MLS logo launch. Exciting times ahead for the league. @thesoccerdon heres one from #RBNY pic.twitter.com/d8wgBrcVuj
— Tim Cahill AO (@Tim_Cahill) September 18, 2014
Seattle Sounders captain Brad Evans not too happy...
Maybe give the players a heads up/opinion on new league logo?? #MLSLogo
— brad evans (@brad_evans3) September 18, 2014
Alexi Lalas is a little underwhelmed...
Still don't quite understand the open white space in the new @MLS logo. Do variations put something in there or just change color? #MLSNEXT
— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) September 18, 2014
ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle is, well, shocked...
What? #MLSNEXT
— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) September 18, 2014
David Villa loving life...
En la presentación de #MLSNEXT @MLS @NYCFC
— David Villa (@Guaje7Villa) September 18, 2014
At the official launch of #MLSNEXT pic.twitter.com/MiqBvsxRY5
PST’s own Nicholas Mendola with his take...
Only problem with the new @MLS logo(s) is using the one with "blank" space as the roll-out. Leaves it looking empty. pic.twitter.com/RZTZTGlqH4
— Nicholas Mendola (@NicholasMendola) September 18, 2014
