That's a great name and a real departure from the usual for the NFL.Washington FC was just sitting there for them in the interim.
Announcers still refer to the LA Rams as STL Rams as recently as last season. So I say the first game they play.Who will be the first play-by-play/commentator to mistakenly refer to them by their old name?
There could very well be legal reasons they can't release the new name yet.Somehow, Washington Football Team, seems just as ignorant to me. By keeping the colors and refusing to provide an actual new name, it seems like it’s just an encouraging part of the fan base to use the old name.
That shirt is kind of great - it’s like what a Russian spy in a parody movie would wear (or equally someone in a low budget movie that didn’t want to worry about copyrights, so they could drink a can of ‘Beer’ and wear their ‘football team’ jersey
The name is so generic I wonder whether it can it copyrighted?That shirt is kind of great - it’s like what a Russian spy in a parody movie would wear (or equally someone in a low budget movie that didn’t want to worry about copyrights, so they could drink a can of ‘Beer’ and wear their ‘football team’ jersey
This is really incredible
I’ll enjoy those non NFL approved ads that can’t call it the Super Bowl.I immediately hope they win the Super Bowl now. How great would it be to have the Football Team be this year’s champs.
I'd say Fouts but I don't know the odds of him calling one of their games. Kenny Albert?Who will be the first play-by-play/commentator to mistakenly refer to them by their old name?
Lynn Johnston come up with this?
I was going to suggest Fouts myself but CBS canned him in April.I'd say Fouts but I don't know the odds of him calling one of their games. Kenny Albert?
I’d wager it was PFT Commenter.Lynn Johnston come up with this?
edit: beaten to it, but "Washington FC" would be one of the better troll jobs in DC history.I don't know. I like Washington Football Team more than the Sentinels.
*cracks open a can* ahh yeah man, I root for The Team. They play the Sport. It's a Time.They are blundering into what is a great move. They will become the “The Team” and it will never go back. They’ll sell a gazillion John Belushi style sweatshirts.
DC Football United would have been a much better and catchier choice.Or the catchy DC FC
Wouldn't Comic Sans be more appropriate for this team?The helmet could be pure white with black letters in sans serif font that say "WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM".
This is 100% true. It is as if there is a book on how to do the right thing and they always seem to do the opposite.It would be ideal if the team recognized the sins of its now-former name were bad enough that they ought to work to actively undo some of that harm or otherwise mitigate it - to become a convert to the cause of helping native americans achieve greater equality and regard. But that's almost certainly a bridge too far for Snyder and many of his retrograde fans, and if they decided to try it, it'd likely be done in a ham-handed, PR-heavy, insincere or token fashion, which might end up doing more harm than good. That's way more likely than it ending up a true positive partnership like the Florida State Seminoles.
Me too. I'm quite sure it's going to be better than whatever the new name is. I think the logo needs some work, but I love the retro vibe. If I were in charge, I'd go all in on the old-school feel and transition to the throwbacks:Honestly, the Washington Football Team really grew on me during the season and I liked the simplicity of their logo; it felt very old-fashioned. They also have arguably the best color scheme in sports.
Yes, I really like the name for a DC team - it has a no-nonsense, almost bureaucratic feel to itHonestly, the Washington Football Team really grew on me during the season and I liked the simplicity of their logo; it felt very old-fashioned. They also have arguably the best color scheme in sports.
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx (and father of new Falcons head coach Arthur Smith) is one of the minority owners that wants out. He's also CEO of FedEx, who is the naming sponsor of the stadium, and who requested that the Redskins change their name. Wonder if he's looking to get out to buy a part of another team (Atlanta or Tennessee maybe?)
I totally agree that the classic name and look of the team was a surprisingly hit this fall. Their logo and design, beyond being deeply offensive and problematic, also just looked old and tired, whereas the whole "Football Team" branding with numbers on the helmets felt instantly deeply cool. I had never understood why European soccer clubs would just call themselves "FC Barcelona," but I totally got it after seeing the comparison.Honestly, the Washington Football Team really grew on me during the season and I liked the simplicity of their logo; it felt very old-fashioned. They also have arguably the best color scheme in sports.
After reading the posts about this, I agree it could work. But can you imagine the braying from the crowd that is still licking its wounds over Kaepernick's destruction of America if the team considers doing something that they do in *soccer.*I totally agree that the classic name and look of the team was a surprisingly hit this fall. Their logo and design, beyond being deeply offensive and problematic, also just looked old and tired, whereas the whole "Football Team" branding with numbers on the helmets felt instantly deeply cool. I had never understood why European soccer clubs would just call themselves "FC Barcelona," but I totally got it after seeing the comparison.
While I'm not sure I agree with the best color scheme -- burgundy and gold reminds me of Taco Bell in the 80s -- I think "Washington F.T., est. 1932" is far, far cooler than the somewhat silly, generic animal mascots most professional teams use (aggressive birds, jungle cats).
Needs to be more bureaucratic:Yes, I really like the name for a DC team - it has a no-nonsense, almost bureaucratic feel to it
Washington Sporting Team: FootballNeeds to be more bureaucratic:
Washington Team: Football
yeah but is WSTF a thing?Washington Sporting Team: Football
Worst football team name ever.Danny needs to cut Waters/Edwards/Wagner. Brad cannot be allowed to do this
I lose my concentration during baskeball, let’s see what I can come up with on short noticeWorst football team name ever.
That’s only if they play a 4:3 baseI lose my concentration during baskeball, let’s see what I can come up with on short notice
The Washington Snyder Cut
the Washington Multitaskers at TikTokI lose my concentration during baskeball, let’s see what I can come up with on short notice
The Washington Snyder Cut
I’m reserving judgement until I see the logo.Worst football team name ever.
Wel Beltalowda im wa gut name, ere least kowl da Beltalowda showxa so.They're starting to survey fans with some potential names. Around three dozen are being tested but fans are each only getting a subset to pick from.
There might be a couple decent ones on here but by and large, meh. The Washington Rising? Demon Cats? Belters? Wayfarers?
https://richmond.com/sports/professional/here-are-the-35-potential-washington-football-team-names-fans-were-surveyed-about/article_e0e3c727-34d0-5368-972b-9209b561c995.html#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
Wel Beltalowda im wa gut name, ere least kowl da Beltalowda showxa so.