LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville City FC unveiled its new black third uniform on Monday, as the club announced it would host a “blackout” game on Saturday night when the Tampa  Bay Rowdies visit Slugger Field for one of the biggest games of the USL regular season so far.

The adidas third kits are predominantly black with purple accents, including a gradient pattern on the shirt and stripes on the shorts and socks. Louisville has normally worn all purple at home, while white and gold make up the away look.

City has a history of playing well in third kits. Last year, the club didn't lose in its white and gold. The design replaced an all-white uniform as the permanent away kit entering this season.

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Saturday’s contest matches the two teams who currently sit first at second in the USL’s Eastern Conference standings. Tampa Bay has gotten off to a perfect 3-0-0 start, with its international star players Joe Cole, Marcel Schäfer and Georgi Hristov all having recorded at least one goal or assist each. The Rowdies are also yet to concede a goal this season.

Louisville is right on their heels after a 1-0 victory against the Richmond Kickers on Saturday evening at City Stadium. Midfielder George Davis IV leads the club with two goals and an assist after notching the game-winner on Saturday, while the side has only conceded once goal in its three contests.