As we look at the top 17 Quakes moments from 2017, we reach No. 10: the 2017 Quakes jersey. Let’s take a moment to admire the black and blue clad that the Quakes donned for the 2017 season, and more so the way it was unveiled to the public.
With the primary black color scheme with the blue impact pattern, the jersey gave San Jose a fierce look this year as they reached the playoffs for the first time since 2012. Before the season even began and the following excitement ensued, the jersey made its first public appearance at the unveil party at San Pedro Square Market on Feb. 16, 2017, waiting for memories to be made in it.
The jersey itself and the party marked a pair of distant firsts for the Quakes: the first black jersey since 2013 and the first season kickoff event since 2014.
Fritz Montana, a local blues rock band, performed and eight Quake players sported the jersey on the stage in the market’s hall. David Bingham, Darwin Ceren, Harold Cummings, Andres Imperiale, Nick Lima, Shea Salinas, Tommy Thompson and Jackson Yueill attended the event, and following the grand unveiling, signed autographs and snapped pictures in the Quakes photo booth with fans.
Fans also saw the big Quakes74 letters for the first time and enjoyed food and drink specials.
All in all, the jersey received a positive reception from fans and Wondo’s jersey made the top 25 best-selling jerseys list in MLS for 2017.
