News: Crew Major Announcement 7/30 - New Ownership

Discussion in 'MLS: News & Analysis' started by KCbus, Jul 29, 2013.

  1. Yoshou

    Yoshou Fan of the CCL Champ

    May 12, 2009
    Seattle
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Didn't the owner say he didn't like the crest?
     
  2. yellowbismark

    yellowbismark Member+

    Nov 7, 2000
    San Diego, CA
    Club:
    Club Tijuana
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    If you are addressing people posting their logos, then fine, I agree.

    But considering how many rebrands have taken place after ownership changes, I fail to see how discussing the potential of a brand change isn't a relevant subtopic to this news. Especially considering how provocative the Crew logo is.
     
  3. MLSFan123

    MLSFan123 Member+

    Mar 21, 2011
    Boston Area
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  4. AndyMead

    AndyMead Homo Sapien

    Nov 2, 1999
    Seat 12A
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Fair enough, but hopefully if people start posting fan art of their own suggestions for a new crest - I hope the mods bin them. If the team releases potential designs, bring 'em on.
     
  5. chrome_vapors

    chrome_vapors Member+

    Oct 15, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If I come across some I'm going to post them just to piss you off. :D
     
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  6. terrier

    terrier Member

    May 31, 2011
    Netherlands
    Club:
    Seattle Sounders
    I acknowledge that the Crew's badge is polarizing, but I come down on the side that likes it. It's goofy as hell and nowhere near the same class as Chicago (by far the best in the league) but it's original and distinctive, unchanged since the formation of the league and doesn't contain a goddamned telstar ball.

    Here's one vote for leaving that as-is.
     
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  7. Cactus Hibs

    Cactus Hibs Member

    May 11, 2006
    Albuquerque NM
    Club:
    Hibernian FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That would definitely pay homage to the huge role sailing ships and shipping have played in the history of Columbus, Ohio...
     
  8. Len

    Len Member+

    Club: Dallas Tornado
    Jan 18, 1999
    Everywhere and Nowhere.....I'm the wind, baby.
    (I'm almost afraid to ask this) I thought I read/heard somewhere back in the day that one of the figures is actually suppose to be a woman (the one on the left?).

    And add me to the list of people happy the new owner is keeping the colors and name.
     
  9. chapka

    chapka Member+

    May 18, 2004
    Haverford, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    As a neutral, I always thought "Crew" was one of the better names.Like the Mutiny, it was non-traditional but didn't sound as idiotic as, say, my local team, the Clash. Back in '96, I thought the worst names were Clash, Burn, Wiz, and Galaxy. Looks like the league agreed with three out of four.

    Of course, it didn't help that their logo was an angry radioactive earthworm wearing a balaclava:

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    If the Galaxy can go from a silly 90s neologism to a respected global brand, the Crew certainly can.
     
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  10. looknohands

    looknohands Member+

    Apr 23, 2009
    Louisville, KY
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Am I the only person surprised that the Crew don't have blue collars to play up to the whole, "Hardest working team in America" ideal?
     
  11. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Blue and yellow? In Columbus?!?!?
     
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  12. MUTINYFAN

    MUTINYFAN Member

    Apr 18, 1999
    Orlando
    the ships would be in honor of Christopher Columbus the namesake of your great city. Don't you have a baseball team called the Clippers.
     
  13. MUTINYFAN

    MUTINYFAN Member

    Apr 18, 1999
    Orlando
    I think you would have more international respect if you make the name more traditional. Crewe Columbus FC would harken to Crewe Alexandra. Much like the Sporting KC rebrand.Then again that is a stupid idea, I hate Euro poseur. Keep the name
     
  14. Cactus Hibs

    Cactus Hibs Member

    May 11, 2006
    Albuquerque NM
    Club:
    Hibernian FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm not from Ohio but yeah, I've heard of this Columbus dude and am familiar with his ships. I don't think he's exactly a big part of the city's identity or sense of itself, though. And clipper ships are ~350-400 years off from Columbus's time...the Columbus Caravels, maybe, but not the Clippers.
     
  15. SourCream&OnionUtd

    Nov 19, 1998
    Crewe Alexandra are a world famous brand. Dario Gradi is a genius. In fact he should be the next Crewe manager.
     
  16. okcomputer

    okcomputer Member

    Jun 25, 2003
    dc
    Why would the Hunts sell now at a loss, as some seem to think, when franchise values are increasing every year? Why not just hold on to the team longer and wait it out until you get an offer where you make money on the deal? Makes me think maybe they really didnt take a loss at the 68 million number.
     
  17. nlsanand

    nlsanand Member+

    May 31, 2007
    Toronto
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada

    They still got a team in the league. Maybe, it wasn't worth it having two teams in same league.
     
  18. THOMA GOL

    THOMA GOL BigSoccer Supporter

    Jul 16, 1999
    Frontier
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  19. yellowbismark

    yellowbismark Member+

    Nov 7, 2000
    San Diego, CA
    Club:
    Club Tijuana
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well, going by Twitter, Mr. Precourt seems like he has the makings of one of those owners who's also a fan a la Heineman or Paulson. He was tweeting all throughout the game, celebrating the goals and stuff. That's a good sign, IMO.
     
  20. Fiosfan

    Fiosfan Red Card

    Mar 21, 2010
    Nevada
    Club:
    New York City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Saw that pretty cool. I heard he was on the phone with Messi agent ..:devilish:
     
  21. Fiosfan

    Fiosfan Red Card

    Mar 21, 2010
    Nevada
    Club:
    New York City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  22. zarcone9

    zarcone9 Member

    Sep 17, 2004
    bruccaline
    Club:
    US Città di Palermo
    Nat'l Team:
    Aruba
    when people sell their stocks, from the nyse, they always show where they lose, so they dont have to pay capital gains tax. HSG made plenty of money, but Dallas is a better market for HSG. HSG will stick withthe hoops.
     

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