Philadelphia 2010 (Debate)

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  1. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  2. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Basic but definitive. Lends itself to nickname. World football standard.
     
  3. nhlman10

    nhlman10 Member

    Mar 28, 2008
    Meh
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    along with Philadelphia SC and City (of late), i've been a huge fan of this name
     
  4. SideshowBob

    SideshowBob Member

    Jan 12, 2007
    Maryland
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think I like this better than any of the poll choices except Union. At least there's a good meaning behind it.

    Still, I think a year name will work best for a team starting in 2011 because "Elevens" has a nice symmetry with the number of players on the field.
     
  5. Ultravolta

    Ultravolta New Member

    Feb 8, 2007
    Dancefloor
    Definitely love it! :)
     
  6. SmashtheVan

    SmashtheVan Member+

    Jan 13, 2009
    South Jersey
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    should we be starting a sounders-esque campaign to get this going? i dont think theres ANY argument against this name, whereas with other names there are some big arguments against each one
     
  7. Pzoom

    Pzoom Member

    Feb 20, 2008
    Harrisburg, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    Slovakia
    Tenners? ;) (Tenors?)

    Oh right, Zolos! :)
     
  8. Ultravolta

    Ultravolta New Member

    Feb 8, 2007
    Dancefloor
    Let's see its score on the Likability Index! ;) :)
     
  9. SmashtheVan

    SmashtheVan Member+

    Jan 13, 2009
    South Jersey
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    1.7 right now!

    nearest is City but its a whole .7 lower
     
  10. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We are waiting until a name defines itself on here. We have our friends waiting in the wings.
     
  11. ZoloFootball

    ZoloFootball New Member

    Jul 14, 2008
    Temple University
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Official Name: Philadelphia 2010 (FC/SC)
    Nickname: Zolos

    I think this is the best option I've heard so far.
     
  12. mansbro

    mansbro Member

    Apr 25, 2007
    Hatboro, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Plus, the team nickname then stays as "Zolo" where as the other names would kill it (except for AC / SC that is).
     
  13. kba26

    kba26 Member

    Mar 17, 2008
    I actually really like Philadelphia + Year. Its traditional like city, but has a more significant meaning. I would also however suggest using the year of the city's founding, not the teams
     
  14. mansbro

    mansbro Member

    Apr 25, 2007
    Hatboro, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    One other thing about 2010....

    It's a very sanitized name. It has a very specific meaning and, on a personal level, is a very solid way of validating the power of the fans. The date isn't just the start of our franchise but is the culmination of years of hard work by everyone involved, not just SoB.

    2010 is our beginning and as the name of the team will keep us focused on why we love and support this team.
     
  15. ZoloFootball

    ZoloFootball New Member

    Jul 14, 2008
    Temple University
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Very well said. Totally agree.
     
  16. Brain_Skies

    Brain_Skies New Member

    Jun 24, 2008
    savannah
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    philly, run with 2010!!! I BEG OF YOU!!!
     
  17. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Stuck because of high early returns
     
  18. ZoloFootball

    ZoloFootball New Member

    Jul 14, 2008
    Temple University
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    From listening to everyone else's thoughts, there are clear issues with all four names (AC, SC, City, Union). Philadelphia 2010, however, avoids most (if not all) of the issues people brought up with those other names. It is very unique to not only our team, but our fan base. I see it as a reminder of the work it took from the fans, the city, the state, the league, and the ownership group to finally get a soccer team in Philadelphia.
     
  19. Blind3

    Blind3 New Member

    Sep 6, 2008
    Media, PA.
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    As long as this name is in the poll or can be written in, I'll be voting for it.
     
  20. cbrown

    cbrown New Member

    Dec 13, 2008
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not sure if in the German League they say City + Date + FC/SC or if the date is mostly just on paper, anyone know? Either way I wouldn't be against it but I do think since we already have the 76ers that 2010 would be a better option for the date and that an FC/SC would be preferable on the end.
     
  21. Osgood1978

    Osgood1978 Member

    Jul 20, 2007
    Amelia Island, Florida
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Seriously! This is a supid name for a soccer team. I hope more people vote on the 19th so this name is not picked.
     
  22. FC Matt 90

    FC Matt 90 New Member

    Aug 1, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    According to wikipedia: "In 2007, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim decided to adopt the use of the short form name 1899 Hoffenheim in place of the traditional TSG Hoffenheim."

    Obviously not the rule, but just an example of where the year is the preferred label
     
  23. SmashtheVan

    SmashtheVan Member+

    Jan 13, 2009
    South Jersey
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    for the german league there isnt a standard naming template, but most of the clubs incorporate a combination of the city, state/region, year founded, and some prefix/suffix(ex. FC, TSG, TSV, BV, SC, Vfl)
     
  24. ZoloFootball

    ZoloFootball New Member

    Jul 14, 2008
    Temple University
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks for adding to the debate. Good insight.

    ... I'm really interested to hear some issues people might have with picking this name.
     
  25. Pzoom

    Pzoom Member

    Feb 20, 2008
    Harrisburg, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    Slovakia
    "Osgood1978" has a problem with "Philadelphia 2010"? Really? He must simply be having a go...
     

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