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Discussion in 'MLS: News & Analysis' started by Stuart95, May 11, 2026.

  1. Stuart95

    Stuart95 Member+

    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Today's name the badge:
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  2. SetPeace

    SetPeace Member+

    Jun 22, 2004
    SC Illinois
    Club:
    Torquay United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Not sure about the badge, but the bird atop the soccer ball and the colors make me think it's a team from Uganda?
     
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  3. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    NEC Nijmegen or NEC is a Dutch pro club based in Nijmegen.

    The club currently competes in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football.

    Former midfielder and legendary coach Guus Hiddink played for them before coming to the old NASL and playing with the Washington Diplomats and San Jose Earthquakes.


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  4. Stuart95

    Stuart95 Member+

    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Actually, this is a different team!
     
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  5. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #6 falvo, May 11, 2026
    Last edited: May 11, 2026
    Correct

    This is National Enterprise Corporation FC and they are also called NEC FC.

    They plays in the Uganda Premier League.

    Apologies as I had Dutch Total Football stuck in my mind.
     
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  6. AeroNaught

    AeroNaught Member+

    Atlanta United
    Feb 14, 2007
    Birmingham, AL
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You guys are seeing a bird? I'm seeing a Spartan with a long nose...
     
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  7. JasonMa

    JasonMa Member+

    Mar 20, 2000
    Arvada, CO
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I know @Brian in Boston is a graphic designer with a strong interest in team logos, which is why he seems to know most of these. I hope the rest of you that seem to know most/all of these aren't using Google just to look them up.
     
  8. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    #9 falvo, May 11, 2026
    Last edited: May 11, 2026
    I don't use Google.

    I use my knowledge from memory and of football clubs and players I remember dating back to the old NASL days and also from working overseas a scout for a top pro team.

    Sadly, as I'm getting older , I'm starting to lose some memory.

    It is always nice to remember the older players and clubs though.
     
  9. SetPeace

    SetPeace Member+

    Jun 22, 2004
    SC Illinois
    Club:
    Torquay United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The bird is a crane and is featured in the center of the flag of Uganda, which sports horizontal red, yellow, and black stripes. The Cranes is the nickname for Uganda's national soccer team. The flag reminds me of the old NASL jerseys worn by the Ft. Lauderdale strikers in the late 70's, which I always thought were the best ones in the league at that time.
     
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  10. falvo

    falvo Member+

    Mar 27, 2005
    San Jose & Florence
    Club:
    San Jose Earthquakes
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    I remember the Strikers jerseys but they never had a bird I don't think.....

    Here is George Best wearing it alongside Cosmos great Dennis Tueart.


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  11. xtomx

    xtomx Moderator
    Staff Member

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Rorschach FC!
     
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  12. Stuart95

    Stuart95 Member+

    Mar 11, 2012
    NoVA
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Winner, winner!
     
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  13. xtomx

    xtomx Moderator
    Staff Member

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Damn, I thought I had it! :rolleyes:
     
  14. jimmyodonnell

    jimmyodonnell Member+

    May 1, 2003

    Is it NEC Breda in Holland?
     
  15. jimmyodonnell

    jimmyodonnell Member+

    May 1, 2003

    I see now that many others commented before I did and that it's not NEC Breda in Holland.
     
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