With the FIFA World Cup taking place in the United States and my young son becoming increasingly obsessed with soccer, I found myself paying more attention to the culture, design, and identity that surround the game. That ultimately led to the idea for the United Colors of Overload project — a limited jersey collection inspired by the diverse cultural backgrounds represented within the Overload team itself.

Rather than creating a generic football jersey, I wanted each design to tell a story about the people behind the shop. The collection consisted of four country-inspired jerseys representing Australia, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. Australia reflected my own background, Japan represented part of BK and Colin's heritage, Mexico celebrated the roots of Amare and Angel, while the USA edition represented the shared home that connects the entire Overload team and community today.

The challenge was to create jerseys that felt authentic to football culture while remaining unmistakably Overload. Drawing inspiration from modern football aesthetics, supporter culture, and elements of local soccer, I developed a collection that balanced national identity with a cohesive visual language. Every jersey featured custom artwork, sewn-on Overload Team and United Colors of Overload badges, optional personalized names and numbers, and performance-focused construction suitable for both sport and everyday wear.

One of my favorite pieces from the collection was the Australian jersey. For that design, I incorporated colors inspired by the Australian Aboriginal Flag as a way to acknowledge an important part of Australia's cultural identity. Before moving forward, I spoke with a close friend who is Aboriginal and actively involved in his community to make sure the inspiration was being approached respectfully. That conversation helped reinforce the importance of understanding the stories and cultures that influence design choices.