[Ceakicknunk]

5/11/09. Per email I just received.

Major Milestone Set for MLS Philadelphia
For Founding Members Only
Club to unveil team name, colors, logo and ticket pricesPHILADELPHIA, PA (April 30, 2009) – Major League Soccer (MLS) Philadelphia 2010 today revealed the date for an announcement ceremony to unveil the club’s name, colors, logo and ticket pricing. The celebration will be hosted at City Hall by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter on Monday, May 11 at 11:30 a.m.
The Mayor will be joined by team, local and state officials when MLS Philadelphia reveals its long-awaited identity with just over 10 months remaining before First Kick. Club supporters and soccer enthusiasts are encouraged to join the historic festivities in Dilworth Plaza on the west side of City Hall at the intersection of 15th and Market Streets.
“This is truly a defining moment for our franchise, and we couldn’t be more excited to proclaim our identity to the soccer world and our loyal fans,” said MLS Philadelphia CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz. “We’ve created an authentic brand that reflects Philadelphia’s deep-rooted history and the wealth of feedback gathered from our supporters. The arrival of top-flight soccer in Philadelphia is about to feel decidedly more tangible.”
The club recently held a “Fan Vote” campaign enabling supporters to choose among four proposed team names or submit a write-in vote.
“Our team name, logo and colors will shape the foundation of our identity,” added MLS Philadelphia President Tom Veit. “The process of developing our character will continue when we hire a coaching staff, sign players and expand our front office. We’re dedicated to doing things the right way and building an organization that represents the hard work and passion of Philadelphians throughout the Delaware Valley.”
With well over 6,000 season ticket deposits collected to date, the team will also announce ticket pricing for the under-construction 18,500 seat stadium along the Delaware River waterfront in Chester, Pa. Current season ticket depositors will then have 30 days to add seats to their accounts using their existing priority number. For more information on becoming a season ticket holder, please visit www.mlsphilly2010.com.

[wrenjmerg]

http://www.the700level.com/2009/05/m...st-leaked.html

The name and Logo may have been leaked.

[Ceakicknunk]

http://www.the700level.com/2009/05/m...st-leaked.html

The name and Logo may have been leaked.

I like it. The Blue and Gold incorporate the city and states colors, and the logo is distinct and by not having too many local allusions, it would appeal to all stripes of soccer fans in the region. No doubt there will be "haters" just because, but I am satisfied and will be proud to wear a hat or tee w/ this logo.

[OlegSan]

the colors and crest are great.

would have preferred ac philadelphia, philadelphia fc, or something like that.

[wrenjmerg]

I don't like the idea of calling a team in the US FC Anything. We don't have Football Clubs on a soccer pitch. If they called it S(occer)C Philadelphia, or a variation of that, I would support it.

I still don't understand Real Salt Lake. How many Hispanics live there and what is so royal about Utah?

[Xcqjwarl]

the colors and crest are great.

would have preferred ac philadelphia, philadelphia fc, or something like that.

I personally love it all.

I think it's pretty lame nowadays that American teams are completely following European trends with "Real" and "FC". Dc United was fine at first, but since then it's gotten overdone.

[OlegSan]

i've seen it mentioned that the jersey will be the gold with a blue stripe down the front center.

[Kristoferson]

I personally love it all.

I think it's pretty lame nowadays that American teams are completely following European trends with "Real" and "FC". Dc United was fine at first, but since then it's gotten overdone.

Is using DC, as in the District of Columbia, considered following a European trend?

[wrenjmerg]

Is using DC, as in the District of Columbia, considered following a European trend?

Using United, like Manchester United, is.

[OlegSan]

Is using DC, as in the District of Columbia, considered following a European trend?

believe he was referring to the use of united.

[Kristoferson]

Ahh...of course.

[Xcqjwarl]

Using United, like Manchester United, is.

Bingo.

It just seemed as a whole the league is trying WAYYYY too hard to make itself seem like a "legit" soccer league. I understand wanting to avoid "mascot" like names like Goblins!!(or Wizards...) or some shit, but this "copy an established team or european tradition" is getting played out.

[onelovemp]

Officially named the Union. I hope it does well. Not to be a homer, but the logo is one of the better newer logos I have seen made, not too jive or anything. I love the references to Ben Franklin and the continental army.

http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/

[onelovemp]

[OlegSan]

apparell selection is currently pretty weak.

[wrenjmerg]

that's pretty badass, I really like the colors. I want to try to get into it now that I have a team to follow, but it is hard to get into soccer even though I play.

[bribiaLaubysdggf]

As a soccer "outsider" in the States, I'd like to chime in. I really dislike the European tradition for naming soccer teams. It offends my sensibilities as an American sports fan. As was pointed out, this sport isn't "football" here. We don't have Athletic Clubs, we have team nicknames. You aren't going to make Americans like the league by selling it to Europeans.

"Union" isn't bad, though. It's similar enough to the European traditional "United" team name without copying it. Sounds like a soccer team. And, it also puts an American spin on it. Serving as a nickname. Revolutionary imagery will go over well in Philadelphia.

I especially like the "Join or Die" slogan. It's aggressive. Makes me think that I should stop not caring about Major League Soccer now.

[onelovemp]

As a soccer "outsider" in the States, I'd like to chime in. I really dislike the European tradition for naming soccer teams. It offends my sensibilities as an American sports fan. As was pointed out, this sport isn't "football" here. We don't have Athletic Clubs, we have team nicknames. You aren't going to make Americans like the league by selling it to Europeans.

"Union" isn't bad, though. It's similar enough to the European traditional "United" team name without copying it. Sounds like a soccer team. And, it also puts an American spin on it. Serving as a nickname. Revolutionary imagery will go over well in Philadelphia.

I especially like the "Join or Die" slogan. It's aggressive. Makes me think that I should stop not caring about Major League Soccer now.

The Union was the perfect name, because really is meets both standards as a European name, and as an American Sports team nickname. Love the logo and the Join or Die slogan.