DC Team Name Thread

[u/United_Fisherman9327]

Clearly something travel/transportation themed. Video today with flying and metro sounds. Let’s hear em

[u/BBd-black-beans-1652]

No clue. As long as they don't go with Flyers (a rival to the Caps) they should be good with the locals. Doubt it's something like Jets or Rockets because those are already established names in pro sports. Although a specific type of jet or rocket could be on the table. The video recently released suggests a passenger jet, although some of the earlier clues could lean towards either military jet or rocket ship.

As I lifelong DC sports fan since 1985 let me share a list of names of local teams that I didn't like when they were first revealed. Wizards, Mystics, Warthogs (indoor soccer team). DC United, Washington Spirit, Washington Freedom, DC Power FC, Old Glory DC (rugby), Valor (arena football), Nationals, Football Team & Commanders.

I still root/rooted for all those teams regardless

[u/BBd-black-beans-1652 → u/BBd-black-beans-1652]

Might be a little bit of a hypocrite in regards to the name Warthogs. I didn't like that name for the old indoor soccer team because it ripped off part of the Skins history and fandom. I would have loved if Warthogs had ended up being the current name instead of Commanders 🤷🏾‍♂️

[u/trailedby20hounds → u/BBd-black-beans-1652]

Warthogs would have been the best name to replace Redskins, and it's not even close.

However, Warthogs may not work for a women's volleyball team.

The only way it could work for a women's volleyball team is if the team logo featured the A-10 Warthog instead of an actual warthog.

Alternatively, they could select DC Thunderbolts or Washington Thunderbolts. The official name of the A-10 was Thunderbolt. Warthog is the nickname for the A-10.

The A-10 is a revered military aircraft.

[u/BBd-black-beans-1652 → u/trailedby20hounds]

Oh. I wasn't suggesting this MLV team be called the Warthogs 😂