Third Kit
Gear & EquipmentAn alternate jersey used when both the home and away kits clash with the opponent's colors; often features bolder designs.
Related Terms in Gear & Equipment
Goalpost
The vertical bars that, along with the horizontal crossbar, form the goal frame.
Electronic Performance and Tracking System (EPTS)
Wearable technology (often a vest under the jersey) that tracks player metrics like distance run, top speed, and heart rate.
Kit
The standard equipment and uniform worn by a player (Jersey, shorts, socks).
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