how 'bout we go polar opposites and name the team "Ice" Illinois Ice, Chicago Ice, whatever They & the Fire might be able to get a liquor sponsorship Another easy one would be the cube, tube, or block "official ice sponsor" of the Illinois Ice Work a jewelry store sponsorship angle with diamonds to keep things on the feminine side. And instead pyro during the starting lineup, they can have snow machines
Chicago Katz (pole or other wise) Chicago Cougars (double meaning) Chicago STING-etts My fav though: Chicago Clout
I think Chicago Blues will be catchy Blue uniforms Blue banners in the stands Supporter songs about their "blues" could be easily created I vote for Chicago Blues
Don't kill me, I swear this was my husband's idea...he came up with the Chicago Cows. As in Mrs. O'Leary, and the great fire, etc, etc...at which point I had to remind him that woman don't like to be called cows. I did like Ice, or Blues as suggestions. Believe me Peter, it wasn't my idea.
Either the Blues or the Red Stars bring the "flag jersey" into the conversation. And that's good. I vote Red Stars #1, Blues #2.
I'm holding out hope that any future Tulsa, Oklahoma USL or MLS franchise can get the name "Riot" to commemorate one of the worst race riots in American history.