Showmanship has become such an integral part of athletics. Yes, it’s moreso about the players, and how far your team can go; but how you look while doing it is a huge attraction to the fanbase. Nike, Under Armor, Warrior, New Balance, etc. are all out here trying to put together the most elite product for players to sport out on the field in attempt to set precedence when it comes to fashion in lacrosse. We put together a list of our top 15 all-time lacrosse jerseys, and we think you’re going to like what you see…

15. ST JOHN’S SKYLINE UNI

The Johnnies snuck into our 15th spot with these Skyline jerseys. The set overall is pretty standard – red on red – but the skyline pattern around the bicep with the dark navy blue shoulder propelled these unis onto our all-time list. There’s really not much too them, but who doesn’t love a city skyline at night? It’s a truly simple incorporation of something regionally nostalgic, but it's extremely effective. 

14. LA RIPTIDE

Simply put, this squad has a great color combination and logo. The scheme here holds very similar to the Miami Dolphins in the NFL – a tealish-aqua blue contrasting a marine-orange, with white accents and an aquatic animal logo – in this case a shark. This is a set that really works, and is one of our favorite ensembles the sport has seen thus far. New Balance really went for it here, and they hit the nail on the head.

13. UNC 2022 NIKE HOME JERSEYS

Maybe we're suffering from some recency bias, but there’s just something about Carolina blue and lacrosse that seems like the perfect combination. These jerseys take the combo to the next level. Sporting the very color their name brought to sports, UNC matches the Carolina blue with matte black helmets. But, it’s not just the colorway that puts these jerseys on our list, it’s the minute details. The argyle stripes down the sides of both the tops and the shorts are a great touch, but the main ingredient here is the blown up Rameses the Ram highlighted on the back of the jersey. The way the school’s mascot is implemented into their uni is something that isn’t often done, and it was executed in a subtle, but effective way – and puts these in our #13 spot.

12. 2020 NEW YORK RIPTIDE HEALTHCARE HEROES

Sometimes, we have to sing for the unsung heroes. The New York Riptide did just that with their “Healthcare Heroes” get up. The Healthcare workers who stayed the course and didn’t miss a day serving the public during the COVID-19 pandemic were overworked and underappreciated, so the NY Riptide gave them a shout out with these outfits; modeling a set of scrubs, with a stethoscope around the neck and other various medical tools in a left-chest pocket. This is complimented by an orange cape depicted on the back of the jersey to really communicate the “hero” sentiment. Caps off to the Riptide on these.

11. 2017 SALISBURY ALL-GOLD

We’re all for a unique look in this world, and that’s what these Salisbury jerseys bring. Gold is a treasure, and the Gulls took that saying and ran with it with these New Balance jerseys. The Gold and Maroon colorway is unlike any other team in this space, and it is an elite look for an elite D3 program.

10. 2013 HOFSTRA WOUNDED WARRIOR

At 10, we have another ovation – this time for the heroes that protect our country. Hofstra and Warrior partnered to create the “Wounded Warrior” uniform, a camo based jersey blended with accents of the Hofstra yellow and blue. They dove full into the military theme, and somehow, the Hofstra colors work really well against the standard camo. Not only a great sentiment brought to the field, but also a great style. 

9. 2012 HOPKINS RETRO

The first “retro” jersey to make our list, Hopkins and Nike came together to create something incredible. This jersey looks almost as retro as it gets, while still holding a modern appeal. Hopkins jerseys are also famous for sporting the Carolina blue, but these bring forward a much more subtle colorway, using white and black as the main components, and only using the Carolina blue for accents. The best touch though, in our opinion, is in the yellow that gets featured in the gloves and arm pads – the flashiness of the yellow compliments the subtlty of the Carolina blue, making it pop, while also adding to the retro look. These are a chef’s kiss. 

8. MARYLAND BLACK OPS AND WHITE OPS

Maybe this is cheating, but this uni-line has two parts – The black-ops and white-ops that Maryland introduced in 2013. Maryland really elevated the blackout/whiteout look by incorporating the Terapin flag in the design. The details of the flag are blown up and added into the shorts and shoulders as gray accents, which contrast the black and white outs subtly and effectively. Done properly, the all-black and all-white look is extremely clean and sleek. UA and Maryland accomplished exactly that with these jerseys.

7. 2014 TUFTS JUMBOS WHITE AND BROWN

At number 7 we have one of the weirdest color combinations in sports, period. These 2014 Tufts jerseys sport white and brown as the main components, with Carolina blue accents. These unis also rep the school’s mascot, Jumbo the Elephant, with the word “JUMBOS” across the chest, and the elephant on each side of the helmet. Something about the brown and Carolina blue combo really works. It’s weird, but it’s fresh, and we’re digging it. Kudos to Nike for putting these masterpieces together.

6. 2004 SYRACUSE ALL ORANGE

At the 6th spot we have our first Syracuse appearance – and this look is just a lacrosse staple. Not only does this get up highlight the famous orange of the Orange themselves, it is the first time a team really rocked the same color head to toe in the sport of lacrosse. This set a precedent for some color rush uniforms, and changed the style out on the field moving forward. Syracuse frequently sets trends, and their first appearance on our list is all the way up at #6. Where else will they land above here?

5. 2021 FLORIDA GATORS CLUB LACROSSE

This pick might shock some people being that Florida only has a club team, but we had to pull these Gator get ups into our list. The colorway is similar to ‘Cuse’s retros, but they use the royal blue for the entirety of the base and it comes together extremely well. The orange accents against the royal blue look great, and topped off with the orange helmet, these bad boys climbed right into our top 5. Hopefully Florida can figure out a way to bring in another women’s sport and balance out their parity so we can see these unis at the elite level, because Nike was really in their bag with these ones.

4. 2012 MARYLAND PRIDE

Maryland cracks our top 5 in their second appearance on this list, coming in at #4 for their 2012 pride jerseys. The Maryland flag being incorporated into the uniform is just a top-tier look. The unique yellow, black, red and white designs against the black base of the uniform has fresh written all over it. The distorted red and gray camo in the numbers adds more personality as well. If we could choose a uniform to be walking out on the field with, these would be a top choice; and not just because the Terps are really, really good.

3. 2012 SYRACUSE TOMAHAWK RETRO (FIRST APPEARED 2004)

Retro jerseys will always be awesome. Period. These ‘Cuse Tomahawk Retros are the second Syracuse ensemble to hit our list. The flip of the emphasis on color is what works here: ‘Cuse is the Orange. They are known for their Orange. That will never change. But here, they’ve chosen a blue and white dominant outfit, with minimal orange accents, and it works for them beautifully, while still giving that throwback feel. Some people will definitely think we have these ranked too high, but Nike really outdid themselves with these, and we stand by our picks.

2. 2012 HOFSTRA ST PATTY’S DAY

We will let these unis speak for themselves. The combination of St. Patty’s Day and lax seems almost too easy to pull off, but Hofstra and Warrior teamed up to do it perfectly. The almost acid-wash-style fade of the shamrocks from the shoulders to the chest, and from the knee to the waist is brilliant. Plus, the shamrocks in the numbers are a great touch that adds even more personality to this uniform. With added touches of the Hofstra blue and yellow, these jerseys are fun, and more importantly, clean.

1. SYRACUSE VOLT

If there were one word to describe these, it would be “iconic”. With one of the first introductions of neon in organized, elite-level lacrosse, Syracuse and Nike created a trend that would permeate the next decade, and that’s why they deserve the #1 spot. You’ve got the all-white accented by the famous ‘Cuse orange and neon yellow, and the attractiveness of this combo made every kid in the game want to emulate this look. Syracuse dominated our board, with their third appearance being at number one overall.