Why the Nike logos are different on the Premier League third kits this season and a special reason behind the unique details

The Premier League's third kits have caught the eye this season and you're sure to notice a unique difference to the typical kits…

Those who are sponsored by Nike We normally see the famous 'swoosh' on the right side of their shirts, horizontally and on the opposite side of the club crest.

However, this year, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham having a vertical Nike swoosh on it which is a major change.

In addition to that, there are also two swooshes, a larger one accompanied by a smaller one on the kits.

It seems a little strange, but there's a big reason behind the change…

Why are the Nike logos different on the Premier League third kits?

Nike has changed its logo on the third kits this season to celebrate women's football.

They explained their change for the 2024/25 strips in a post on Instagram announcing the launch of the new shirts.

“Presenting the Club's third 2024/25 kit collection, Together We Rise, created to celebrate women's football from grassroots to greatness,” the caption reads.

They also add more details, saying: “Intentional vertical swoosh to show the rise, unity and acceleration of women's football.”

Liverpool then also provided more information on what the vertical swoosh means.

In their kit announcement, they stated: “Launched as part of the Nike 'Together We Rise' collection at the brand's club football stadium, the third kit celebrates women's football and its acceleration into global sport.

“It is uniquely represented through a distinctive vertical double swoosh, found on the jersey, shorts and matching socks.”

Continuing to expand on the new detail, Chelsea added: “A double vertical swoosh nods to the acceleration of women's football.

“Two logos. Two teams. A goal. “It is worn by both the men’s and women’s teams and points upwards to celebrate the rise of women’s football.”

Liverpool left back Andy Robertson has given his opinion on the new uniforms after appearing in the Reds' advert.

Robertson said: “I really like it. I like the color and details of the jersey, especially with the Swoosh facing up, which is a bit different.

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“This means the rise of women's football and we are a big part of that to try to help.”

Teams have been playing in their third uniforms whenever possible throughout the season and the new swooshes definitely stand out.

Liverpool wore the shirt at Old Trafford when they faced each other manchester united at the beginning of this campaign.

The red ones won 3-0 in a dominant performance and now they are at the top of the table, so Nike's new tick can bring them some luck.

Outside of the Premier League, teams in Europe have also changed the Nike branding on their jerseys.

Atlético de Madrid and Inter Milan It has the vertical swoosh and fans may notice it during Champions League game weeks.