Recently, rumors emerged that next season’s Indy Eleven kits will be sponsored by Adidas. While four independent sources informed Soc Takes that Adidas would indeed be next year’s kit sponsor, it turns out those reports were either premature or incorrect. Larry Linde, director of corporate partnerships at Indy Eleven, informed Soc Takes via email:

“I can go on the record and confirm that there is no signed, done deal with any kit manufacturer”

Adidas’ sports licensing division operates out of the east side of Indianapolis.

Under Armour is considered the other front runner to be Indy’s next kit manufacturer. Indy Eleven just completed a three-year partnership with Diadora and a partnership with global brands such as Adidas or UA would be a terrific optic for the upcoming visit from MLS.

Soc Takes can reveal that the club are in negotiations with another powerful, global brand as a kit sponsor (not manufacturer). If the deal goes through, this sponsor would confirm the marketability of Indy Eleven.

Soc Takes will update this story as more information emerges.