Nike released the home uniforms the U.S. women’s national team will be wearing during this summer’s World Cup. The reaction has been outrage due to the fact that the uniform does not represent the American flag at all.

As you can see, the uniforms are white, with a hint of black and yellow “volt” socks. The aqua cleats, which are actually a “blue lagoon” color, pay homage to Canada since that’s where this year’s World Cup will be played.

Via Nike:

“The cleats combine flashes of Volt yellow with a striking ‘Blue Lagoon’ color, a nod to the famous lakes of tournament host nation Canada.”

Charlie Brooks, Nike’s vice president of North America communications, defended the company’s decision to go with this style.

“Not every team pays homage to the flag,” he said. “Take Germany’s kit for example, world champions. The German flag is yellow, red and black. The kit is white with black trim on it. I understand people asking about the colors, but there’s also that level of not all national teams have to represent the flag.”

Brooks explained Nike wanted the uniforms to “paint inspiration for the team itself, something crisp, stylish, sharp, strong and impactful, like the team itself.” But when people see a team dressed in black, yellowish-green and aqua, they’ll wonder, “Which country is that?”

The feedback from the team has been positive, however.

“They’re stoked,” Brooks said. “They love the uniforms.”

Abby Wambach called them “stunning.”

“If you look good you are ready to play your best, and when I put them on I feel inspired to play well for my country, our team and the fans,” she said in the Nike press release.

There is a hint of the American flag on the back neck, but nobody sees that.

The away uniforms are much better, with the bold blue jerseys fading into white socks and hints of red. Then men’s national team wears those too. But will the men be wearing a version of these white, black, yellow and aqua uniforms?

“No,” Brooks said. “It’s a women’s-specific collection.”