PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Timbers unveiled a new secondary jersey for the 2024 season that features a striking hand-drawn pattern inspired by Oregon's native trees, with green trim and the logo, name and number in an ivory color.
The new kit, called the Nature Unites kit, is part of a larger partnership between the Timbers and The Nature Conservancy to raise awareness of environmental issues. The Nature Conservancy's logo is printed on the back of the neck of the jersey, with the phrase "Nature Unites Us" printed on the inside of the collar. The kit is crafted from recyclable materials, the Timbers said.
"The Nature Unites kit represents the natural beauty of Oregon and the club's dedication to the environment, two things we are very proud of," said Timbers CEO Heather Davis.
During the 2024 season, The Nature Conservancy and the Timbers will work together to "educate, activate and raise awareness around ... nature conservation, addressing climate change and biodiversity loss," the club said in a news release. The two will also encourage people across the state to explore, experience and protect the outdoors.
"This kit proudly showcases the beauty of Oregon's iconic trees and inspires us all to team up to protect our forests from the urgent and interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, wildfire and drought," said Derek Johnson, Oregon State Director at The Nature Conservancy.
The Timbers will wear the kit for the first time March 2 at Providence Park against D.C. United.
The kit, the 17th for the Timbers since they joined Major League Soccer in 2011, is sponsored by DaBella, the "official home improvement partner of the Portland Timbers." DaBella is the Timber's first new kit sponsor since 2011 and the home improvement company's logo will be featured prominently on all game kits and club apparel.
Authentic and replica versions of the Nature Unites kit will be sold online and at the Timbers team store at Providence Park starting Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Preseason is already underway for the Timbers. They'll play their first regular-season game on Saturday, Feb. 24 against the Colorado Rapids at Providence Park.