Huntsville, Ala. (March 23, 2023) – Huntsville City Football Club unveiled today the ‘First Launch Kit,’ the secondary kit for the club’s inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season, and introduced Renasant Bank as the first jersey sponsor in club history.
The ‘First Launch Kit’, which is inspired by Huntsville’s rich history in the space industry, will represent Rocket City on the road as the club awaits the opening of Joe Davis Stadium on May 19. Huntsville City FC will be launching its primary jersey ahead of the grand opening of its new stadium.
"We're thrilled to debut our first ever Huntsville City FC secondary kit ahead of our inaugural match this Sunday,” said Chad Emerson, Managing Director of Business Operations with Huntsville City FC. “We believe our fans will love the beautiful design and the unique features that recognize our City's space and rocket heritage. We're also especially grateful for Renasant Bank, a major partner of Nashville SC, and now a key partner in our very own journey in MLS NEXT Pro."
Huntsville City FC will officially debut the ‘First Launch Kit’ at 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 26 when they visit Crown Legacy in their MLS NEXT Pro inaugural match. Much like the astronauts who have been launched into space using rockets designed in Huntsville, Huntsville City players will suit up in white and take a piece of the city with them far away from home. Fans will be able to watch the match by subscribing to MLS Apple Pass on the Apple TV app.
The white color resembles the space suits worn by astronauts who explored space using rockets researched and designed at the Marshall Space Center in Huntsville. The HCFC crest is featured prominently on the front of the kit, with its shooting star and checkered pattern inspired by rockets.
Featured on the front lower left corner is a ‘First Launch’ jock tag in HCFC’s colors, which takes its inspiration from the mission patches earned by astronauts as it also symbolizes the 2023 inaugural season for Huntsville City FC in MLS NEXT Pro.
In order to celebrate the connection between Huntsville City FC and Nashville Soccer Club, the kit features the Nashville SC iconic “N” monogram and soundwaves on the back of the neck above the player’s name.
In addition, Renasant Bank will replicate its journey with Nashville SC in a brand new partnership with Huntsville City FC. The leading regional financial services institution, who debuted its partnership with Nashville SC and Major League Soccer in 2020, will now take the pitch in MLS NEXT Pro with Huntsville City FC, as its logo appears on the front of the kit similarly to Nashville SC.
The First Launch Kit is available now at huntsvillecityfcshop.com.
Stay tuned for Huntsville City’s primary jersey’s launch later this season. In the meantime, witness Huntsville City FC’s debut in MLS NEXT Pro at 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, March 26 by subscribing to MLS Season Pass in the Apple TV app and follow HunstvilleCityFC.com and the club’s social channels on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more information.
