Formed by a group of Irish workers looking for recreation on rest days between days of toil on the Queensway tunnel, the club were nonetheless open to all from day one.

Representing Tokyo in the KIT LEAGUE are the former Akihabara Spectrum, originally based in and named after the Japanese capital district most associated with Manga.

Positioned to appeal to Latin-American football fans based in Florida, Miami Bienvenidas were established as part of the US “soccer” resurrection in the 1990s.

Monaco La Condamine - an augmented name for the truly international nature of the KIT LEAGUE - now fulfil their hosting obligations on a yacht docked on matchdays in the Hercules Port.

Founded in 1920 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Mayflower's arrival in Massachusetts (November 1620), the club originally known as Rotherhithe America are now called "London Hithe."

Established in 1901 to tie in with the Glasgow International Exhibition, the team dubbed “The Show-Offs” by fan and foe combined are a mainstay of the football scene in Scotland’s most populous city.

Born of Manchester’s textile industry, which developed in the Industrial Revolution, Union Manchester - formerly Ancoats Union Street Football Club - celebrate being put together by local factory owners.

Calling their Constitution Street ground home for all of their 117-year existence, Leith Coast, and now Edinburgh Coast in the KIT LEAGUE, are an Edinburgh side with a rich history.

Named after Belfast’s River Lagan and wearing the basic colours sported by both the Northern Ireland international side and the Republic of Ireland, the club has always been open to all.

The relatively young North Road Phoenix, now Dublin Phoenix in the international context of the KIT LEAGUE, have risen above the controversy surrounding their inception.

Formed by Italian immigrants, while much of the diaspora in Wales is located outside of the capital, the club previously known as Trelái Romans developed into attracting supporters from across the country.

Berlin Kapital’s original club name nodded to the traditionally permissive Berlin district’s affluent Bavarian Quarter but, more generally, they boast a pedigree of representing the underdog

Hamburg Fundament are a great example of the German second city’s individualism, calling the sand-based island on which they play home despite much disquiet over the viability of such a project.

Munich Boarn are a side that take pride in their local identity, celebrating Bavarian culture in both the club name and the kit. The team that much of the rest of the country loves to hate.

Indie Amsterdam, steeped in Dutch-Indonesian history, blends two rich cultures into a harmonious force. The "Harbor Navigators" unite under the iconic black-and-white kit, symbolising unity in diversity.

The side from Spain’s second city may evoke separatism in the crest and kit, but this - and the use of Catalan in the club name and motto - owes as much to the years when this was banned.

Positioned just south of the city, in the plains of eastern Spain, Parc de València have consistently defied expectations by often outperforming two more renowned teams to secure domestic titles.

Formed as part of the 1989 celebration of La République - marking 200 years since the Storming of the Bastille - Paris 1789 have come to represent all things distinctly French.

France's fiercely southern second city, Marseille, is represented in the KIT LEAGUE by Marseille Culturelle, established in conjunction with the port locale's tenure as the European City of Culture.

San Francisco Tide, originally founded as San Francisco Hamilton Soccer Club in 1994, were established by locals of the California city who were buoyed by the renaissance of association football in the USA.

Auckland Ferriers were established in 2004 as Tāmaki Makaurau Ferriers SC when a group of ferry workers from rival companies came together with the goal of creating a recreational football club.

Sporting Clube de Porto Luís have a rich and storied history dating back to their founding in 1889, taking their name from the famous Dom Luís I Bridge, which spans the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.

Brussels Alliance Football Club were formed in 2016 as a response to the growing anti-European Union sentiment sweeping across Europe, culminating in the UK's decision to leave the EU.

Prague Projekt, formerly known as SK Franzměsto, are a Czech football club founded in 1993 in the capital city. After establishment, they quickly gained a reputation for their attractive style of play.

Originally founded in 1980 as a local club in Vösendorf, SK Niederösterreich Vösendorf, now known as Vienna Vulpes, have an impressive history despite their relative youth.

BK København Mars, or Copenhagen Mars, have a unique standing in Danish football. The club were founded in 1958 by a small group of Marseillais who had settled in the Danish capital.

Formed in 1951, New York Coney have their origins in a group of Brooklynite men with a mixture of Irish and French backgrounds putting together a post-war football team in Brooklyn.

The history of the Hong Kong Red Dragons Football Club began in 1997, the year of Hong Kong's handover from British to Chinese sovereignty, as a show of footballing unity between East and West.

Partly established by a group of European immigrants, in combination with Thai friends, the Bangkok Golden Eagles were founded in 2006, a year marked by Thailand's return to democratic government.

Initially given the name “Seoul Olympic”, the name was changed before the club kicked off their playing history in the wake of the tragic burning of doves at the Games’ opening ceremony.

CeeBee Sydney Football Club were founded as County Bondi Football Club in 2012 by a group of Irish immigrants who sought to bring their love of football - soccer - to the shores of Australia.

Jakarta Steamrollers FC, now known as Jakarta Steam for the KIT LEAGUE, were founded in 1955 and take their name from the steamroller, a symbol of Indonesia's industrial development at that time.

In 1960, a new team burst onto the Shanghai football scene. Known as Shanghai Skyhawks Football Club, the team's blue and white kit reflected the colours of the Pearl of the Orient's famous skyline.

Reflecting Mumbai’s dynamic culture, in 1950 a new team were born, known as Mumbai Underground FC. Wearing a striking black and silver kit, the name was a reference to the city's underground music scene.

CA Buenos Aires Francia, known as Los Franceses and taking the name Buenos Aires Franceses in the KIT LEAGUE, are a team from the Argentine capital with a significant footballing history.

Leones Dorados de la Ciudad, also known as "Los Dorados", were established in 1955 by a group of wealthy businessmen who wanted to create a new club to represent ambition in Mexico City.

Established in 1950, Galata Akıncıları - to be known as the Istanbul Onur in the KIT LEAGUE - are a professional side based in Istanbul, Turkey, with a motto of "Daima Saldır" (Always Attack).

Al-Qahira Sporting Club, also known as Cairo Al-Farouk in the KIT LEAGUE, have gradually become one of the most feared teams in Egypt since their establishment by a group of affluent businessmen in 1947.

Founded in 1994, Joburg Rainbow were created in the aftermath of apartheid. As South Africa sought to rebuild itself as a united and democratic nation, the team were seen as a symbol of a confident future.

Montreal Monarques FC, nicknamed "Les Couronnés" (The Crowned Ones), were established in 1953 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, a fact reflected in both the team's name and their status.

Originally begun as a youth centre to keep local “Maré” district kids away from other temptations in the impoverished locality, the organisation soon developed into a respected youth football club.

Dubai Globe have emerged as a powerhouse in Emirati football since their founding in 2000. Known as "The Voyagers", the club have prioritised a cosmopolitan approach to squad and structure.

Lagos Éireannach FC - or Lagos Stars, as they are now in the KIT LEAGUE - represent a unique fusion of Nigerian and Irish culture, born of the influence brought to Nigeria’s largest city.

Founded in 1961, Etoile Verte de Casablanca - now Green Star Casablanca for the international audience - have fiercely patriotic origins not compromised by the use of French in their identity.

Fútbol Club Vermelho de Bogotá, now known as Bogotá Reds as they are rebranded in the KIT LEAGUE, have been a dynamic force in Colombian football since their inception in 1953.

Founded in the heart of Rome in 1899, Romulus Roma are now known for their distinctive luminous-yellow and pink halves - which they adopted in the 1990s - as well as their tradition of neat passing play​.

Montevideo Las Torres FC, formerly known as Atletico Luz de Las Torres and hailing from the spirited neighbourhood of Las Torres in Montevideo, Uruguay, stand as a unique presence in the KIT LEAGUE

Established in the early years of Fidel Castro’s long tenure as leader of Cuba, Club Atlético Havanero, now known as 'Club Atlético Havana' in the KIT LEAGUE, are ready for a step up from its domestic glory.

Athens Mets FC, have long stood as a testament to the enduring legacy of a unique historical connection between Greece and Bavaria. Their striking kit is not just a reflection of their distinctive identity but also a nod to their Bavarian roots.