Canada is going to the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Nike doesn’t give a shit.

Most Canadian sports fans remember where we were when Canada qualified for the World Cup in Qatar. It was an emotional day and one that stayed with me for weeks. As we creep closer to November and the start of the tournament, I’m getting fucking amped up.

Last week I decided it was time to freshen up my Canada Soccer gear and went online and spent a shit ton of money I didn’t have. I noticed that they didn’t have many jerseys left, and there was nothing new available.

I found out why on Friday, Canada beat Qatar 2-0 in a friendly.

Jonathan David puts his hand over the Nike logo as he celebrates his goal for Canada vs Qatar. Canada are the only team not to have a new kit for the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/TuS5bvgw29

— James Nalton (@JDNalton) September 23, 2022

Let me just start by saying this is bullshit. Canada goes on this magical run, they unite the country, and Nike just says, “Ya, fuck it, let them wear their old shit.

I bought two pairs of shoes last weekend, they’re ADIDAS, and I’ve never been happier about a purchase. I’ve never boycotted anything, and I probably never will, but if I were to, it would be Nike.

This is a way more giant slap to the face than people probably think. If you’re sitting there thinking, “Ray, it’s just a jersey,” you’re not seeing the big picture. How can I put this so the majority of Canadians will get it? Imagine Nike did this to the Olympic hockey team. Get it now?

I’m pissed. It’s not like this is a team of nobodies. Alphonso Davies won the champions league two years ago with Bayern Munich. Johnathan David plays in Ligue 1 in France. Oh, and Canada is going to the WORLD FUCKING CUP!

This was such a gross move by Nike. I can only hope Canada Soccer gets on the phone with ADIDAS as soon as their contract is up.