Names, Etc. for a Philly MLS Franchise

[GUTuna]

Given the recent Toronto announcement (and lack of DCU for the offseason!), I've been giving more thought to expansion again. Being from DC, I just have a natural antipathy for most sports things Philly (Eagles, Flyers, and now with the Nats, Phillies) but I really would like to see an MLS team there. First off, that antipathy would be great to fuel a natural rivalry with many roadtrip possibilities being so close. Second, I do have great friends from the area who are die hard sports fans, so I appreciate the depth of devotion sports fans from a "real" city can have. Third, Philly is just a huge market, and MLS should be there.

For my part, I dig the historical names, but I'd go for the Philly angle versus the National, Indepedence Hall/Liberty Bell thing. Maybe William Penn SC or Wm. Penn FC with the Penn statue on City Hall featured in the logo/badge.

So I just wanted to get your thoughts on what a Philadelphia team would look like. Fire away.

[CyphaPSU]

We've had some threads on this before. You'll get people saying names like 'Atoms' or 'Steel.' Both of which have historical significance from the regions' rich soccer past.

Someone before has suggested Philadelphia Union FC. I kind of like that idea except for the 'FC' part. Change it to 'SC' and I'll buy it. The idea behind 'Union' conveys the connection between southeast PA, South Jersey, and Delaware.

[Looper121]

It's already settled:

Philadelphia Phalanx

[mdelrossi1]

we gonna start this one again?

[DaMunk]

we gonna start this one again?

Isn't that part of the BS culture?

[GUTuna]

we gonna start this one again?

Sorry guys. Didn't catch it the first (or second, or third) times around. Thanks for indulging me.

[CyphaPSU]

http://www.philasc.org/images/logo2004.jpg philasc.org

[texgator]

How about FC No Investor?

[SoccerPrime]

Or FC Missed Penalty Kick...oh thats already taken.
;)

[texgator]

Or FC Missed Penalty Kick...oh thats already taken.
;)
That's funny....although you actually have to MAKE the playoffs before you know whats its like to lose in the first round, don't you?

[SoccerPrime]

That's funny....although you actually have to MAKE the playoffs before you know whats its like to lose in the first round, don't you?
True. It only took you 3 years to get back to losing in the first round.
I would be rather proud.

And Philly Atoms seems like a nice name that would make the old-timers happy.

[texgator]

True. It only took you 3 years to get back to losing in the first round. I would be rather proud
I am, and you should be proud that your team is officially the league's bitch.

[SoccerPrime]

I'm sorry you must be confusing me with a Chivas USA fan.
But your right, I shouldn't mock you in your time of mourning.

Lets let the Philly fans have their thread back, si?

[texgator]

I'm sorry you must be confusing me with a Chivas USA fan.Yeah, because you guys were head and shoulders above them, this season. Keep telling yourself that, I'm sure, eventually, you'll be able to fool yourself, if no one else.

Lets let the Philly fans have their thread back, si?Whatever you say, Mr. Threadjack.

[galperin]

Philadelphia Union SC sounds pretty good to me.

[SoccerPrime]

Philadelphia Union SC sounds pretty good to me.
With the current strikes with SEPTA and the school teachers, I am not sure that would be a very popular one right now.

[CyphaPSU]

With the current strikes with SEPTA and the school teachers, I am not sure that would be a very popular one right now.
haha.

[OKTerrific]

I like:

Philadelphia United
FC Philadelphia, or FC Philly
Philadelphia Atoms
Delaware Valley United
etc etc.

[Looper121]

With the current strikes with SEPTA and the school teachers, I am not sure that would be a very popular one right now.

Nor will it ever..."union" should never be invloved with a possible team.

[skyscraper]

It's already settled:

Philadelphia Phalanx
I'm not biting...