Major League Soccer sent off its international stars in style with a special Farewell Week across the league, and the centerpiece was a stunning set of customized kits that had every club wearing their nations colors proudly on their chests.
The most eye-catching detail? Every player and coach wore official national flags printed directly on the front of their jerseys. In a thoughtful touch, the league even produced double-flag variations for players holding dual citizenship — allowing them to represent both their current home and their heritage at the same time before heading off to join their respective national team camps.
But the customization did not stop there. The squad numbers on the back of each jersey featured a unique pattern made up of the flags of all 48 countries participating in this summers 2026 FIFA World Cup. These flag-inspired numbers were set within black or white outlines depending on the base jersey color, creating a cohesive yet personalized look across all 29 MLS clubs.
The special edition jerseys were worn during matches on May 23 and 24, marking the league Send-Off weekend before the World Cup break. After the matches, the one-of-a-kind kits were put up for a league-wide auction, giving fans a rare opportunity to own a piece of MLS history.
This kind of personalized kit customization is exactly what makes following MLS so exciting. For fans looking to rep their club in style, there is no shortage of great MLS apparel and fan gear to choose from.
Whether you are supporting your local MLS club during the regular season or cheering on your national team at the World Cup, the right jersey makes all the difference. The Farewell Week flag jerseys may have been a one-time special edition, but they have set a new standard for how leagues can celebrate diversity and international football through kit design.
For collectors and fans, the auction of these match-worn jerseys was a massive moment — a chance to grab a literal piece of the 2026 World Cup buildup from the very clubs that call North America home.