For the new Houston team, what kind of name do you want ??

since mls refuses to align with the rest of the world with the game itself (single table, playoffs, etc) the trend has been make superficial moves with names.

i fully expect ac houston, deportivo tejas, bayern lone star...something just that ridiculous.

 

I like Houston Republic

 

Someone brought up Houston Republic, which I gotta say I like.

 

If it's anything along the lines of Real Salt Lake, I'll probably bumrush the podium at the newsconference that makes it official.

 

I'd be seriously floored if they had a name by tomorrow. Even if things were going on behind the scenes all this time, I can't imagine that AEG, MLS, or anyone had their ******** together enough to choose a name, design a bunch of logos, and even get to Kinko's to print them out and mount them 8th-grade-science-project-style on poster board.

And, I REALLY can't believe that they'd give out the name, without the logo.

So tomorrow, I expect a welcome from the mayor, news as to where they will be playing, questions about players, etc., and goals for a new stadium. Then they will announce that the team logo/name will come out around the beginning of February.



********, this is gonna suck.

 

Houston Hippos.......(color of uniform- )

 

Houston Refugees?


for aliterative reasons:
Houston Homeless?

 

The Houston Clash.

 

How about the Retro Astros?

 

This is the perfect chance to use "wanderers" or "rovers."

 

[Guiness ad] Brilliant! [/Guiness ad]

Actually, a "name the team" promo is a worthwhile gimmick to get the locals involved.

 

And when does BigSoccer set up a "Houston" board?

 

Possible team names have been discussed here:

https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181321

FC Houston 52 8.21%
Club America Houston 90 14.22%
South Texas 1836 39 6.16%
Club Houston 39 6.16%
Houston Rovers FC 79 12.48%
Houston Eagles 66 10.43%
Houston Apollos 59 9.32%
Houston Republic 42 6.64%
Houston Drillers 16 2.53%
Houston Heat 8 1.26%
Houston Miners 2 0.32%
Houston Aguilas 22 3.48%
Houston Wanderers 12 1.90%
Houston Outlaws 16 2.53%
Houston Hurricanes 41 6.48%
Other 50 7.90%

 

Houston Rovers is nice.

 

I like "Other 50 7.90%" the best.

 

HOUSTON QUAKES? Or another name?

I am curious to know if they will retain the name? thats kinda dumb i hope they change name and colors for Houston.

Thanks

 

Re: HOUSTON QUAKES? Or another name?

Bring back the Colt .45's!

 

Re: HOUSTON QUAKES? Or another name?

From my understanding, the new team will have a new name, colors, and identity. With MLS keeping the possibility of going back to San Jose open, they want to keep the Quakes name, colors, and legacy intact.

 

Re: HOUSTON QUAKES? Or another name?

I hope you are right this would be the way to go.

 

the Houston Rambla

 

Channel 2 (Houston) Steve Mark said they would be announcing the team name tomorrow. Oliver Luck (CEO of the Houston Sports Authority) said the MLS team would be playing in Robertson Stadium.

 

nice looking stadium

 

I doubt this means anything, but "Voyagers" apparently is still trademarked by major League Soccer.

 

Re: HOUSTON QUAKES? Or another name?

Did you not read the press release? Because thats exactly what it says.