MLS: adidas presents the "Nativo", the official ball of the 2016 season

The "Nativo", the official ball for the 2016 MLS season, was unveiled by the sports equipment manufacturer adidas on 07/12/2015. "The most tested MLS ball to date, Nativo utilises the latest adidas technology to deliver the highest level of performance," said MLS.

Nativo, which draws on the technology and design of the "Beautiful Game" ball, the official ball of Euro 2016, features images honouring the MLS's two countries, the United States and Canada, respectively with the stars and stripes and the maple leaf. The ball is already available to purchase on the adidas and MLS e-stores at $160 (€147).

adidas has been the exclusive equipment supplier of all MLS franchises since 2010. The contract, which expires in 2018, is estimated at €18m per year. The German group is also the official supplier of footballs for the World Cup via its partnership with FIFA, UEFA competitions and the Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

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