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Arsenal still remain in contention for the Premier League title this season, despite trailing runaway leaders Liverpool by six points, having played a game more.

The Gunners are also through to the last 16 of the Champions League, and if Mikel Arteta can get his side to embark on a solid run of form over the next few weeks, they could still have a chance of winning a major trophy.

Whatever happens between now and the end of the campaign, one thing remains abundantly clear: Arteta must have a clearout of his first-team squad this summer.

Several players are out of contract, while there have been numerous first-team stars who have failed to perform throughout 2024/25, which could indicate plenty of transfer activity during the summer transfer window.

Arsenal players out of contract in summer 2025

How many will stay on beyond this summer?

ByHenry Jackson Jan 15, 2025

We have taken a look at those players Arteta could decide to sell this summer to freshen up his squad. From a £25m signing to someone who scored 17 goals last term, this list features a couple of surprises indeed.

1 Gabriel Jesus

When Gabriel Jesus moved from Manchester City to Arsenal in the summer of 2022 for a fee of £45m, it was seen as an important move, adding quality to Arteta’s attacking department.

Despite scoring 11 goals during his maiden season, he suffered a serious injury at the 2022 World Cup, which kept him out for several months. Last term, the Brazilian managed just eight goals and notched seven efforts throughout 2024/25.

Of course, missing 35 games with injury hasn’t helped. Jesus’ cruciate ligament tear means he won’t be back in action until next season.

If he can get himself fit before then, it might be in the club’s best interests to put the forward up for sale.

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ByRoss Kilvington Jan 17, 2025 2 Jorginho

Jorginho’s contract expires in a couple of months, and it remains to be seen whether Arteta will offer him an extension.

The midfielder arrived in north London two years ago, giving Arteta some strength in depth, but so far this term, the 33-year-old has started just 12 matches in all competitions for the Gunners.

Earning £110k per week, releasing him this summer could allow Arteta to free up a major chunk of the wage budget which could go towards signing an upgrade.

It would be a big call given his experience and his status as a dependable member of the squad, but the Spaniard may have to be brutal as he searches for that elusive league-winning formula.

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ByBarney Lane Feb 6, 2025 3 Jakub Kiwior

Jakub Kiwior looked like a wonderful bargain at £20m, especially given how much potential the Polish defender possessed.

Since joining the club, he has made 54 appearances in two years, but hasn’t quite lived up to his promising talent. In the Premier League this season, the 24-year-old has won just 43% of his ground duels, while keeping one clean sheet across his eight domestic games.

If the right offer was on the table this summer, Arteta could well cash in on the centre-back.

4 Thomas Partey

Like Jorginho, Thomas Partey’s contract also expires in a few months, meaning he could leave Arsenal for nothing in the summer.

The Ghanaian joined the Gunners in 2020, costing the club £45m, and it appeared to be a solid signing by Arteta, who was looking to get his side challenging for the Premier League title.

The 31-year-old made 115 appearances across his first four seasons in north London, but he turns 32 in June, which suggests Arteta might be happy for him to walk away, aiming to bring in a younger replacement for the midfielder.

Considering he earns £200k per week, ranking him as the fifth-highest earner at Arsenal, it certainly isn’t a bad shout.

5 Kieran Tierney

Kieran Tierney moved from Celtic to Arsenal in a deal worth £25m in the summer of 2019, and the Gunners looked like the perfect move for the left-back.

Injury issues have hampered his spell in the Premier League, but the Scot has still made over 100 appearances for the club. The last couple of years have been tough, especially with Tierney falling out of favour under Arteta.

He joined Real Sociedad on loan last season before returning to England, but has played just five times for the Gunners throughout 2024/25.

His contract expires this summer, and it certainly appears as though he won’t be an Arsenal player once the 2025/26 campaign begins.

6 Takehiro Tomiyasu

Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been with the Gunners since the summer of 2021, costing £19.8m.

The 26-year-old made 84 appearances during his first three years. Not a regular starter, the former Bologna defender would fill in whenever necessary and was often a reliable performer under Arteta.

A knee injury has restricted him to a solitary appearance for the Gunners this term, and this could well be his final campaign in north London, mainly down to his lack of reliability on the fitness front.

7 Leandro Trossard

Leandro Trossard made the move from Brighton & Hove Albion to north London in January 2023, as Arteta looked for something extra in the final third.

The £27m fee may have been a tad excessive, but during his first few months at the club, the Belgian registered 11 goal contributions, before going on to score 17 goals last season, with 23 to his name in total.

However, in 34 matches this term, the 30-year-old has managed just five goals. There is no doubting he is effective, but will Arteta be looking to sign an upgrade on the former Brighton star?

If so, Trossard could well be on his way out of the Emirates once the season finishes.

8 Oleksandr Zinchenko

Oleksandr Zincehnko was the other arrival from Manchester City in the summer of 2022, linking up with his old teammate Jesus, and the pair looked like they could spearhead a potential title challenge.

The Ukrainian has made only 13 appearances during the current campaign under Arteta, and it looks increasingly likely that he will depart the club sooner rather than later.

Indeed, the left-back looked like departing the club during the January transfer window, with Borussia Dortmund showing plenty of interest in the former City star.

He is still at the Emirates for now, but with the manager potentially looking to overhaul his squad, there is every chance that the 28-year-old will be among those on the chopping block.

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ByRoss Kilvington Jan 23, 2025

Nat Sciver has withdrawn from England’s upcoming T20I and ODI series at home against India to focus on her mental health and wellbeing.The ECB announced late on Thursday that allrounder Sciver, who was standing in as captain for Heather Knight, who had a hip surgery and was recovering, had left the team’s camp in Durham to return home.Amy Jones was appointed captain for the three-match T20I series, starting in Durham on Saturday, with a replacement to be called up ahead of the second match in Derby on Tuesday.”I’ve played a lot of cricket over the last nine months and I am very emotionally fatigued,” Sciver said. “Elite sport demands a lot and for the moment I’m not able to perform without compromising my own wellbeing, so I need to take some time away from cricket in order to focus on myself. It’s the right decision for me and it’s the right decision for the team.”Sciver’s absence came after her wife, Katherine Brunt, was left out of the squad for the T20I leg of India’s tour, with Lisa Keightley saying Brunt would “rest across both the T20 and ODI series… with a view to maximising her mental and physical recovery off the back of what has been an intense year so far”.Related

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England are yet to name their squad for the three-match ODI leg of the tour, which follows the third T20I in Bristol in a week’s time and culminates at Lord’s on September 24.Jonathan Finch, director of England women’s cricket, said: “We fully support Nat and her decision to step away from this series. Cricket is important, but it is wholly insignificant in the context of an individual’s health and happiness.”The welfare of our players and staff is always our number one priority and we will support Nat throughout this period.”Sciver also stood down from the captaincy of Trent Rockets midway through the Hundred, to “focus on her own game”, according to a Rockets spokesperson at the time. Sciver captained the Rockets in four of their five outings up to that point, missing their opening match for personal reasons.She captained England in Knight’s absence throughout their disappointing Commonwealth Games campaign in which they lost the bronze-medal playoff against New Zealand, with Australia claiming gold and India silver.T20I Series
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Manchester United icon Teddy Sheringham has warned Cristiano Ronaldo against buying a stake in his former club.

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• Ronaldo tipped to invest in Red Devils
• Sheringham makes 'escalation' point
• Concern over fan pressure against INEOS

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Ronaldo does not seem to be slowing down on the pitch and is enjoying life with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, but the football legend will have one eye on life after his playing days. Some have suggested that the legendary forward could invest in a club after retiring, but Sheringham doesn't think he'll be back at Man Utd, where chaos continues to reign under new part-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS.

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• WHAT SHERINGHAM SAID

  Speaking to casinoapps.com, the ex-Man Utd and Tottenham star said: "I don't think Ronaldo will be getting involved in Manchester United, not as a first involvement as someone going into a football club. I think he'll be going to Portugal and getting a little club there to get some sort of experience. If that's what he wants to do with his money, who knows? It's just one thing after another with Man United and when results aren't going great for you as well, it all escalates tenfold, doesn't it?"

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Speculation about Ronaldo's future continues to grow after the Al-Nassr star turned 40 in February. Management is a possibility on the cards for the former Real Madrid man, but he will likely dip his toes in more than one business venture. For now, though, he continues to lead his side in Saudi Arabia and has his sights set on the World Cup with Portugal in 2026.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

  Al-Nassr remain eight points off Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad heading into the final stretch of the season. Ronaldo has bagged 21 goals in 25 appearances this term and will be looking to lead his side to the highest possible finish, starting with a win against Al-Riyadh on Saturday.

West Ham United are interested in signing a “skilful” forward with 24 goals during the 2024/25 season, according to Fabrizio Romano.

West Ham eyeing new attacker in January

Graham Potter picked up his first win as West Ham boss on Tuesday evening, with the Irons defeating Fulham 3-2 at the London Stadium.

The Hammers went into the game without a recognised centre-forward, with Mohammed Kudus, Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta making up the front four.

Soler, Soucek and Paqueta all got on the scoresheet, though, with West Ham currently without Niclas Fullkrug, Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio. Fullkrug was the latest attacker to pick up an injury, with Potter describing the German’s latest setback as “significant”.

“Fair to say it is a significant one. When a player pulls up like that, you know that something fairly serious has happened. It is still early in terms of full diagnosis but nevertheless a significant one, and a number of weeks. A number of weeks probably leads up to months, yes.”

Asked whether or not Fullkrug’s injury will result in West Ham bringing in a new striker before the deadline, Potter said that there is a “logical rational to do something”.

“I would not say [it is] imperative. Obviously with the situation with Mic as well, there is certainly a logical rational to do something. But it is not quite as simple as that. I would not want to make the wrong decision or do something for the sake of it in this window.”

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A number of forwards have been linked with moves to the London Stadium in recent days, including Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford.

Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi is another under consideration, whereas West Ham had a recent bid rejected for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, and are planning a January loan bid for Marseille striker Elye Wahi.

The club also appear to have one eye on the future and have been linked with an up-and-coming gem who has been scoring with ease in 2024/25.

West Ham interested in Celtic forward Daniel Cummings

According to Romano, West Ham are keen on signing Celtic forward Daniel Cummings, who is out of contract with the Hoops this year. The Hammers aren’t the only side interested in Cummings, though, with Brighton & Hove Albion also named by Romano.

The 18-year-old appears to be a star in the making with 24 goals in 24 games for Celtic at youth level, and he has previously attracted the interest of Burnley, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Sunderland and Wolves.

Cummings, dubbed “skilful” and “resilient” by The Young Team, could also cost just £250,000 in cross-border compensation, and by the looks of things, a move to the London Stadium is one to keep an eye on in 2025.

Pieter Seelaar, the Netherlands allrounder who has captained the national side for the last four years, has retired from international cricket with immediate effect due to a persistent back injury.Scott Edwards, the wicketkeeper-batter who has made two half-centuries in the ongoing ODI series against England and captained the side in the second match against England, will take over as captain.Related

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“Since 2020, my back problems got worse to such an extent that – much to my regret – I am no longer able to give everything I’ve got,” Seelaar said in a statement released shortly before England completed their run chase.Roland Lefebvre, the KNCB’s high performance manager, said: “Pieter’s input has been priceless, first as a player and later also as captain. His management style is open, honest and transparent, which has always been appreciated by the players.”He can look back upon a wonderful international career which unfortunately comes to an untimely end. We wish him the very best for the future.”Seelaar was appointed captain in 2018 after Peter Borren’s retirement. His biggest achievement was leading the side to victory in the qualifying tournament for the 2021 T20 World Cup, while he has also captained against several major nations in the ODI Super League.He has struggled with a back injury in recent years which he aggravated in his side’s heavy defeat against England in Friday’s first ODI, missing Sunday’s defeat with Edwards leading the side in his absence.Seelaar finishes his career as Netherlands’ most-capped T20I player, their leading T20I wicket-taker, their second-most-capped ODI player and their joint-highest ODI wicket-taker. He has played over 300 games for them in all formats across a 17-year career, and featured in the Associate nation’s two biggest wins – both against England, at the 2009 and 2014 T20 World Cups.Eoin Morgan, England’s captain, paid tribute to Seelaar in the presentation after Sunday’s ODI. “It’s been amazing. His contribution to Dutch cricket has been outstanding,” he said. “On behalf of the England cricket team, we’d like to congratulate him on his retirement and wish him well on his next journey.”

علق مصطفى عبده لاعب الأهلي الأسبق، على مصير مارسيل كولر المدير الفني للقلعة الحمراء خلال الفترة المقبلة، منوهاً لصعوبة موقف الفريق في بطولة الدوري المصري.

ومن المقرر أن يواجه الأهلي منافسه صن داونز يوم السبت المقبل في مواجهة من العيار الثقيل، تعيد للأذهان سلسلة من اللقاءات القوية التي جمعت بين الفريقين، خلال السنوات الأخيرة، وسط ترقب جماهيري كبير داخل القارة.

وقال مصطفى عبده في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة ام بي سي مصر2: “الأهلي في أزمة كبيرة جدًا، فقد فرصة الفوز بالدوري العام بنسبة 60 أو 70 %، ومن الممكن أن تحصل عليه أو لا، وأمامك في إفريقيا مباراتين صعبين جدًا وستواجه فرقة (رذلة) جدًا”.

وأكمل: “يجب على مجلس إدارة النادي أو المسؤول عن الكرة أن يجلس مع كولر واللاعبين ويشرح لهم أنه في خطر، ومن الوارد ألا تفوز بالدوري”.

وأضاف: “لكن يجب أن تلعب في الدوري وأن تكون متواجدا حتى ولو في المركز الثاني لأن بعد ذلك سنتواجد في بطولة الكونفدرالية، و(الكونفدرالية بتاعت مراكز شباب ودورات رمضانية)، وهي بطولة أقل أهمية من دوري أبطال إفريقيا ولكني لا أقلل من قدر الزمالك”.

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وأردف: “كولر يعاند ويحب ويكره مع اللاعبين، وتوجد فجوة كبيرة بينه وبين اللاعبين، وما علمته أن الخطيب جلس معه هو ومحمد رمضان، من أجل الإصلاح”.

وواصل: “كولر يعرف كل شيء، والأهلي يبحث عن مدربين ولكن هو من وضع نفسه في هذا الإطار”.

وزاد: “ما أعرفه أن كولر سيستمر مع الفريق في 6 مباريات الدوري ولو الأهلي تلقى هزيمة صعبة من صن داونز الأهلي سيوجه الشكر لكولر”.

واختتم: “الأهلي سيتعاقد مع مدرب كبير جدًا ما بين المدرسة الألمانية والبرتغالية والأقرب المدرسة البرتغالية أكثر”.

وتأهل الأهلي إلى نصف نهائي دوري أبطال إفريقيا بعد التفوق على الهلال السوداني بنتيجة 2-0 في مجموع مباراتي ربع النهائي، بينما تخطى صن داونز عقبة الترجي التونسي بهدف نظيف، في مجموع الذهاب والإياب.

Ed Sheeran has achieved something that even Ryan Reynolds cannot match, with the Ipswich investor getting his own special edition Panini sticker.

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• Singer-songwriter owns stake in Tractor Boys
• Regularly attends top-flight matches
• Hoping to inspire in battle to avoid relegation

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Amid the influx of superstar owners in British football, which includes Hollywood actors Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at Wrexham, Sheeran has pumped some of his personal fortune into his beloved Tractor Boys. He has been the front of shirt sponsor for Ipswich – across their men’s and women’s teams – since 2021.

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Promotion to the Premier League was secured in 2023-24, with Sheeran going on to acquire a minority stake in the club on the back of that success. The ‘Shape of You’ and ‘Bad Habits’ singer-songwriter has been a regular at Portman Road for top-flight fixtures this season.

• THE GOSSIP

  Ahead of Ipswich’s next outing on home soil, against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Panini have paid homage to a famous face that never gets to grace the pitch. They have said: “The Limit-ED edition stickers feature a player-like profile image of Ed Sheeran representing his beloved Tractor Boys in the Royal Blue home shirt, celebrating his life-long love affair with his boyhood club, combined with a love for Panini!”

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• WHAT IPSWICH TOWN SAID

  Ipswich chairman Mark Ashton has said: “Bringing Ipswich Town, Ed Sheeran and Panini together for something bespoke to us is great for our supporters. I know Ed loves the design and is a fan of Panini so hopefully those attending Portman Road on Saturday get their hands on one.”

Any hopes of a straightforward Premier League title race for Arsenal this season were all but obliterated in the weeks leading up to the last international break.

Mikel Arteta’s side were beset with ill-timed injuries and silly suspensions, and right as the wheels felt like they were coming off, Sporting Director Edu Gaspar announced he was leaving the club.

Fortunately, things on the pitch have seen a marked improvement over the last week or so, and while we still don’t know the impact the Brazilian’s departure may have, there are reasons to be optimistic.

In fact, recent reports have indicated his exit has now provided the club with another opportunity to approach an exciting international the club have been interested in for some time.

Arsenal transfer news

According to a recent report from Caught Offside, talks between Arsenal and Real Sociedad’s Director of Football Roberto Olabe over him potentially replacing Edu next season have seen the Gunners bring up the topic of La Real’s star midfielder, Martin Zubimendi.

The report has revealed that the Spaniard remains a key target for the Gunners in the upcoming transfer windows, and while they’ll continue to face stiff competition from the likes of Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Barcelona, recruiting Olabe could give them the edge.

A price is not mentioned in the story, but it has been widely reported since his failed move to Liverpool in the summer that the talented midfielder has a €60m release clause in his contract, which currently converts to just under £50m.

It would be costly and complicated to sign Zubimendi next year, but given his incredible talent, Arsenal have to try, and if Caught Offside is to be believed, they may have a massive advantage next year thanks to the exit of Edu.

Why Arsenal should sign Zubimendi

Due to his incredible ability and plentiful experience, there are several enticing reasons why Arsenal should be looking to sign Zubimendi next year. Still, perhaps one of the most important is actually down to their own players.

For example, while Thomas Partey has put in arguably his best performances for the club since joining this season, and Jorginho has shown he’s still got it in the last two games, both players are on the wrong side of 30.

The former is 31 and has an abysmal injury record that has seen him miss 80 games for club and country since moving to North London, while the latter is set to turn 33 in less than three weeks, and while he could maintain his form for another campaign, it would be irresponsible for Arteta and Co to gamble on that fact.

So, it would appear as if the club need to sign a new midfielder capable of playing as an eight and six to develop alongside and compete with Declan Rice over the coming years and, at just 25 years old, the Sociedad ace fits that bill.

However, it should go without saying that it’s not just his age that makes the San Sebastian-born ace an appealing prospect, but also his raw ability and skillset.

For example, just last year, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente described the La Real star as one of the “best central midfielders in the world.”

It’s not hard to see where he’s coming from, especially as it was only in July that he came on at half-time in the Euro 2024 Final for an injured Rodri and helped his team to their fourth continental title at the expense of England.

Zubimendi’s senior career

Team

Real Sociedad

Spain

Appearances

207

15

Starts

165

8

Goals

9

1

Assists

9

0

Major Honours

1

2

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Moreover, the 5 foot 11 dynamo has 207 appearances under his belt for Sociedad, in which he’s scored nine goals, provided nine assists and made his Copa del Rey debut in the 2020 final, starring in defensive midfield and helping his team win, so there should be no concerns over his mentality or ability to handle pressure.

Ultimately, with Partey and Jorginho only getting older, Arsenal will need to rejuvenate their central midfield options sooner rather than later, and based on his form for club and country, Zubimendi looks like the perfect candidate.

Therefore, the club should do what they can to secure his signature before someone else beats them to it.

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As Rangers chase attacking reinforcements in 2025, Pete O’Rourke has issued an update on what he’s now heard from Romania on Rangers’ pursuit of FCSB’s Darius Olaru.

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Following defeat against title rivals Aberdeen, Philippe Clement looked destined to lose his job at Ibrox before turning things around at the perfect time. Since that 2-1 defeat, Rangers have defeated Motherwell, earned a point against Olympiacos in the Europa League and defeated Hearts to ease at least some pressure on their manager.

What has far from helped the Belgian in a season of struggle is, of course, Rangers’ recent finances. The Gers reported a pre-tax loss of £17.2m to add to their woes and hand Clement the difficult task of turning things around without necessarily receiving financial backing in the transfer market.

It represents the ultimate frustration for those at Ibrox, who saw their side crowned Scottish champions and on the up just four years ago. Now left struggling on and off the pitch, O’Rourke has issued more bad news regarding the Gers’ pursuit of Olaru.

According to O’Rourke, Rangers have indeed been keeping tabs on Olaru in an attempt to add some goals to their midfield, but what he’s heard is that FCSB will demand a “decent fee”, and that will price the Scottish giants out of a move for the 26-year-old.

In fact, well-placed sources closer to home have reportedly told O’Rourke that ready-made funds aren’t available for Clement at this time, leaving the manager to come up with internal solutions if he wants to fix his side’s problems.

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Nine points adrift in the Scottish Premiership title race, sat third and unlikely to welcome reinforcements, to say that Rangers are running out of reasons to be positive would be an understatement. If things do change, however, then Olaru is certainly a player they’d be wise to welcome.

Olaru would help stop the rot at Rangers

After a summer clear-out saw the likes of John Lundstram and Ryan Jack depart, Rangers opted to welcome younger players and those who were always unlikely to make an instant impact on Clement’s side. And as a result, they’ve paid the price ever since. Olaru wouldn’t come under that category, however.

26 years old and the captain of FCSB, the midfielder would go a long way towards steering Rangers back in the right direction. Not only would he add much-needed leadership at the heart of Clement’s side, but also goal contributions from the middle of the park. The Romanian has scored an impressive 10 goals and recorded a further five assists in 21 games in all competitions for FCSB so far this season in the type of record that would hand Rangers an instant boost.

For now, however, those at Ibrox can merely window shop rather than invest thanks to their current financial position. They must hope that, by the time they rediscover their balance off the pitch, they’re still in a strong enough position to welcome talents of Olaru’s calibre.

Los Verdes introduce a vibrant new primary kit celebrating the club’s passionate fan culture

McConaughey, Clark reveal new Austin FC kitAustin FC have named new home kit 'The Heartbeat'Set to be home kit for the 2025 and 2026 seasonShop kits at the MLS Store nowBuy hereWHAT HAPPENED

Austin FC have revealed their new primary kit for the 2025 and 2026 MLS seasons, with help from Hollywood superstar Matthew McConaughey and Austin-born world-renowned blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr.

Officially named "The Heartbeat Kit,” the club unveiled the striking new design on Feb. 12, 2025 — showcasing a unique take on their traditional colors that puts Verde (green) front and center. new kit is said to embody the spirit of the club’s fan culture and is thus inspired by The Heartbeat of Austin ritual performed by supporters before each home game.

“We’ve worked hard to create a Club that authentically represents our home, Austin, Texas,” said McConaughey, also Austin FC's Minister of Culture. “Now in our fifth season, our new kit pays homage to all of the things that make our city and Club special, and the things that make Q2 Stadium the best damn party in town.”

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The new design, created by Adidas, features a striking "Real Green" base with tonal vertical stripes on the front and sleeves. Black accents on the side panels and shoulders provide a bold contrast, with horizontal woven stripes through the side panels. The club crest, displayed on the left chest, incorporates raised embroidery while the primary sponsor, YETI, is featured in black across the center. A unique touch is the anatomic illustration of a heart on the jock tag, directly referencing the kit's "Heartbeat" theme.

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Austin FC ended their fourth season in MLS by finishing 10th in the Western Conference and reached the Round of 32 in the Leagues Cup. They, however, failed to cut the postseason MLS Cup on the penultimate day of the season after a 2-1 loss to eventual MLS Cup winners LA Galaxy. Things are looking up for the as they’ve already made significant off-season changes including appointing Nico Estévez as their new head coach.

That has, however, yet to light a spark under the club as they’ve managed to win just two out of their four preseason games although they remain unbeaten. The club does have two more friendlies on their calendar before they kick off their 2025 MLS season at home against Sporting KC.