Petition to Change name of Chivas USA

Warlocklord · 15 Apr 2007, 05:05 PM

I have started a petition to change the name of Chivas USA, as we are seeing an evolution in the existence of the team. Numerous fans have made the mention that they do not feel a connection to the name Chivas USA and as such, we are starting a movement to get the owners and FO to realize this.

It is time that we see a change in the name so that we can create a new image and connection. The following is part of the petition:

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At this point in time, Chivas USA has become a team representative of Los Angeles, as is evidenced by the diverse roster and fans in attendance. Yet, the current name does not represent this, and as a result, lacks in a connection to the surrounding community. Most successful international teams are named after their base city, not the country they are in. This is exemplified by Manchester United, Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona to name a few.

Thus, we are calling upon the owners and the front office of Chivas USA to realize that the team has evolved and that a more regional name involving the use of Los Angeles would be more advantageous to them for marketing, as well as to the local fans to put their arms around. We suggest the use of: CD Chivas LA, CD Los Angeles or Los Angeles FC, so as to embrace the true nature and existence of the team.

So if you agree and want to see something done, sign the petition so that we can have our voice heard. And remember to spread the word to all of your friends so that we can amass a collection of signatures in an effort to see change.

http://www.petitiononline.com/chivas/petition.html

USvsIRELAND · 15 Apr 2007, 05:33 PM

CD Chivas LA would be cool.

tab5g · 15 Apr 2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by USvsIRELAND

CD Chivas LA would be cool.

agreed that that would be a fine name.

assuming the owners/investors want to keep the team in the LA area. (and I don't know why they wouldn't.)

Going Mobile · 15 Apr 2007, 05:48 PM

They can always move to Louisianna and keep the Chivas LA name

GalaxyFoLife · 15 Apr 2007, 06:06 PM

They should have a name in spanish and english to accomodate both spanish and english speaking fans. Club Deportivo Los Angeles for spanish. And Los Angeles Chivas for english.

montakristo · 15 Apr 2007, 06:14 PM

i completely agree, i was just thinking about starting a similar petition. chivas usa is really awkward/lame sounding, cd chivas los angeles would be much more fitting

glyconerd · 15 Apr 2007, 07:52 PM

OK folks, sign it and get about 10 of your friends to sign it!! CD Los Angeles is my favority so far!

Polski · 15 Apr 2007, 08:05 PM

Good luck these names sound better but rebranding is going to need a much better reason than a petition

glyconerd · 15 Apr 2007, 08:45 PM

While the club is young, folks! Signing the petition, it's easy and fast. Just fill out your name, email address (it has to be a real working email address and you can keep it private), click to preview and approve the petition.