University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Pitt Soccer Unveils New Crest
7/31/2018 4:28:00 PM | General, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh men's and women's soccer teams unveiled its new crest for both programs, Tuesday afternoon.
The crest features elements from the City of Pittsburgh, the city's iconic bridges and the three rivers surrounding the Steel City.
"I love it," said first-year head women's soccer coach Randy Waldrum. "I think that it signifies what we are trying to do, not just as a soccer program, but as a University."
Designed by Dylan Winters, assistant director of graphic design, the elements create imagery that represents the University and City of Pittsburgh with a simplistic, effective design that suits well to soccer branding.
The crest pays homage to the Cathedral of Learning arch-shape – a shield depicts a strong foundation, honing in on the arch shape only strengthens this idea.
The castle-like design at the top of the crest was inspired by the City of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh seals, as both feature a similar castle. The iconic bridge is based on the Sister Bridges (Clemente, Warhol, Rachel Carson) as there are over 446 bridges throughout the Pittsburgh region, more than any other city in the world. The idea of bridges also ties in with Pitt Athletics Department strategy of the Gold Standard. The bottom portion of the crest features the three rivers (Allegheny, Monongahela, Ohio) that surround the Pittsburgh area.
"I think the crest does a very good job recognizing the University of Pittsburgh, but also recognizing the city and area that we are in," said third-year head men's soccer coach Jay Vidovich. "It does a tremendous job of bringing in all of those factors – that soccer is significant, that this is their tradition and we are in a wonderful University and a wonderful city."
While the crest will not be featured on the 2018 soccer uniforms, it will be seen on other items, as well as digital graphics and print materials.
Flex season ticket packages and single game tickets are now on sale for both men's and women's soccer programs. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Panthers Ticket Office at 800-643-7488.
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The crest features elements from the City of Pittsburgh, the city's iconic bridges and the three rivers surrounding the Steel City.
"I love it," said first-year head women's soccer coach Randy Waldrum. "I think that it signifies what we are trying to do, not just as a soccer program, but as a University."
Designed by Dylan Winters, assistant director of graphic design, the elements create imagery that represents the University and City of Pittsburgh with a simplistic, effective design that suits well to soccer branding.
The crest pays homage to the Cathedral of Learning arch-shape – a shield depicts a strong foundation, honing in on the arch shape only strengthens this idea.
The castle-like design at the top of the crest was inspired by the City of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh seals, as both feature a similar castle. The iconic bridge is based on the Sister Bridges (Clemente, Warhol, Rachel Carson) as there are over 446 bridges throughout the Pittsburgh region, more than any other city in the world. The idea of bridges also ties in with Pitt Athletics Department strategy of the Gold Standard. The bottom portion of the crest features the three rivers (Allegheny, Monongahela, Ohio) that surround the Pittsburgh area.
"I think the crest does a very good job recognizing the University of Pittsburgh, but also recognizing the city and area that we are in," said third-year head men's soccer coach Jay Vidovich. "It does a tremendous job of bringing in all of those factors – that soccer is significant, that this is their tradition and we are in a wonderful University and a wonderful city."
While the crest will not be featured on the 2018 soccer uniforms, it will be seen on other items, as well as digital graphics and print materials.
Flex season ticket packages and single game tickets are now on sale for both men's and women's soccer programs. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Panthers Ticket Office at 800-643-7488.
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