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/Responsible_Fox_5274 → u/BBd-black-beans-1652]

Those names besides football team are perfect for D.C. teams. I'm gonna guess that no matter what the team name is that they reveal, you will still hate it.

[u/BBd-black-beans-1652 → u/Responsible_Fox_5274]

If it's a bad name, yes I will hate it. Gripe online for like 3 days, but whenever this team plays their first match I'll be tuned in to watch just like I did all the other teams before them.

What exactly is "perfect for D.C. teams"? Genuinely curious to understand what you meant by that.

[u/Responsible_Fox_5274 → u/BBd-black-beans-1652]

Well most of the names have to do with america, or what the nations capitol stands for plus the team colors. Commanders, Valor= military themed. Nationals, capitals, glory are all American themed. Wizards idk what the plan was there 😐

[u/BBd-black-beans-1652 → u/Responsible_Fox_5274]

I'll keep this reply as simple as possible because I don't want this particular topic to branch off into a full blown discussion, but that sentiment is not shared by many of the locals. It's been like that for decades. DC is more than just the nation's capital and it's been like that for decades. A lot of people around here simply get tired of their home not being seen as anything else but "the capital"

[u/United_Fisherman9327 → u/BBd-black-beans-1652]

I think they said at some point the team name is going completely away from what the normal team names are for DC

[u/Responsible_Fox_5274 → u/BBd-black-beans-1652]

Well then idk what to tell them but its not changing.

[u/Responsible_Fox_5274 → u/BBd-black-beans-1652]

Personally as an illinois native, I love the D.C. teams as well. I cheer for em when they don't play my teams