Poll: Name That Team

There shouldn't even be a discussion about chaning the name. There is only DC United. End of discussion.

There shouldn't even be a discussion about chaning the name. There is only DC United. End of discussion.

Posted by: DCUnitedFootball | February 16, 2009 3:42 PM
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Amen. 100 times amen.

It should not even be subject to debate - DC United ought to be the name unless MLS mandates that the Bridgeview Fire, Harrison Red Bulls, FC Frisco, Carson Galaxy, Real Sandy, Commerce City Rapids, Santa Clara Earthquakes and Chester Union are also members of the league.

I'll stick with DC United, but if it's going to change, why not explore all the options...

Largo Town F.C.

Beltsville United

Beltway Rovers

Too much brand value already established under the current name. Besides, as another poster pointed out, won't it make for years of fun for the DC government whenever someone says "wow, what a great franchise - so why don't they play in the city?"..."well, there's a story behind that...once upon a time there was an indifferent mayor and council who thought no team would ever choose to leave their magical city..."

:)

Way to spur on the controversy Steven.

http://www.behindthebadge.com/

kyle sheldon says there not changing the name

This is a dumb poll.

Gee, I kind of like the Beltway Rovers, that's not half bad. . .

Was that a joke, Goffster? I voted for P.G. United because I think it's a funny name, ridiculous even.

If the skins didnt change their name why should we?

Real Largo

{ducks}

Morgan Blvd Dynamo 2012 FC

Jonestown FC. Koolaid on tap.

Jason LaCanfora at Fox 1370 (the radio station Santino just finished up his interview on) is taking soccer-related calls from listeners now at (410) 481-1370

(Baltimore Sports Radio)

Quick! Call LaCanfora and tell him that Bob Bradley is doing a great job. Then hang up and turn off your radio before he explodes.

Real Largo
{ducks}

Posted by: rickinashburn | February 16, 2009 4:19 PM
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Key Largo. If you insist on being pretentious, then Llave Largo (Christopher Sullivan can then say jah-vey).

DC United FC of Maryland. Home stadium, Volkswagen Arena of Maryland.

(hey, if the LA Angels [of Anaheim] can do it...)

Just got on, my name is Dan.

Sky Leaden Grey

I can't believe the number of people who think this is a done deal and the stadium is 100%.

There's a long, long way to go.

Personally, I think the club is shortsighted in going to PG. Yes, they are losing money at RFK, but isn't this a single entity league? . .

And Maryland, with a long history of taking DC sports teams only to see those same DC teams wanting to move back to DC(current Redskins) or have moved back to the District (Caps/Wizards).

Remember LANDOVER?! How great was it there? FedEx is a joke too, a no man's land which is why Snyder wants the team here in DC again . .

It's time to call out McFarlane, etc .. I'm fairly certain if all he wanted was a stadium, he could do it in DC, but he wants a stadium/hotel/condo complex to call his own. That's why he bought the team, in my opinion, as a vehicle for his own real estate interests.

Inter [county connector] FC

Greater Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan Area United.

I also like, simply, "WAS" which is the code you type in when searching online for flights that leave out of either National Airport (DCA), Dulles (IAD) or BWI.

They should definitely change the name. Get the taint of the "District" off of my club. Washington United implies an area larger than the 69 square miles run by a Two-Faced Mayor and a Council of Cronies. At least the public representation in Maryland is honest, forthright and upstanding. Hopefully Congress will fail to give your lot voting rights as well. You want voting rights? Move. The Constitution is clear about States' Representation.

I had the opportunity to eat dinner in the "District" last night. Instead I spent my money in Maryland. Take that, Fenty.

Thx,

Jay!

Councilman Dean will get the memo eventually. They aren't changing the name. When Dallas Cowboys change their name to Irving Cowboys, we'll follow suit.

OK if they do change it I vote for DMV United. Holla. Wale to perform at the stadium opening.

If they really really want to chage it, it would be Fenty Ass Whooper United.

This has become a running joke. No way are they changing the name.

@delatero: I hear blah blah, but nothing makes sense. What is your solution? Keep playing in RFK when the power goes out in the middle of a match. I don't care where the stadium is. As long as we get a HOME!

Why are we discussing this topic? Where's my dinner? What's going on here?

Of course I voted for PG United, I'm a Revs fan. Anything to stir the pot. Too funny Steven. :D

No PG United...Xrated United would work but better yet, keep in DC United.

If the club changes the name - then I'm pulling for Seattle!

C'mon - Maryland can take my club - but they can't take the whole identity.

God forbid this be Wimbledon.

The solution is to play poker to get some interest from the District instead of foolishly moving to the abyss for pro sports teams (aka the Maryland Suburbs). .. the solution is to re-work the deal at RFK so that the team isn't bleeding money and is not forced to move . . . the solution is to look at alternative, non-Poplar Point spots in the District . . .the solution is to get Victor McFarland to realize that a DC stadium would be worth a mountain of money over a PG stadium . . unless you count his on the side real estate deals (and the stadium as a center piece) that he may or may not put back into the club . . . . .

""@delantero: I hear blah blah, but nothing makes sense. What is your solution? ""

Actually, the official name of the team if you go back to 96 is "Washington DC United".

drop the DC, just call 'em United.

since PG'ers get angry when people say pg county, I think PG United is a non-starter!!

Although I don't like having DC in the name, I hate the idea of a name change. I almost like the Angels style name. Almost.

I also like, simply, "WAS" which is the code you type in when searching online for flights that leave out of either National Airport (DCA), Dulles (IAD) or BWI.

Posted by: WorldCup | February 16, 2009 4:56 PM
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WAS United of Prince George

WAS UP G!

delantero: How do you "play poker" with the DC gov when they hold all the cards? What's McFarland supposed to say, "If I don't get Poplar Point I'll look elsewhere in the District?" A stadium at Poplar Point or any alternative site will be controlled by the DCS&EC.

Write in vote:

The Maryland Meriweathers ; - )

God forbid this be Wimbledon.

Posted by: VirginiaBlueBlood | February 16, 2009 6:40 PM

Or, God forbid, Dial Square. You see, Dial Square, formed in 1886, went through three other name changes and moved grounds several times. Even moving a shocking 10 miles in 1912. And moving from an Underground-accessable 40,000 seat stadium to another Underground-accessable 60,000 seat stadium in very recent times. Dial Square is known today as Arsenal.

Wimbledon moved 56 miles away. Which would be like moving United to St. Louis in the USA.

I liken our teams chances to wind up more like the Gunners than the Dons in the long run.

Maybe we should rename the team Hyperbole United.

Thx,

Jay!

Of course I voted for PG United, I'm a Revs fan. Anything to stir the pot. Too funny Steven. :D

Posted by: offthecrossbar | February 16, 2009 5:47 PM
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See what you've done folks? Now even the Neverlution fans are laughing at us.

A.C.P.G.F.C

....or

THE PG Uniteds

And Maryland, with a long history of taking DC sports teams only to see those same DC teams wanting to move back to DC(current Redskins) or have moved back to the District (Caps/Wizards).
Posted by: delantero | February 16, 2009 4:47 PM
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Not to nitpick, but the Capitals and Bullets/Wizards never played in DC prior to moving to MCI Center...Pollin moved the Bullets to Landover from Baltimore (I think they played one season at UMD while the Cap Centre was being built?), and the Capitals played in the Cap Centre the year they entered the league.

What controversial move?
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0209/595447.html

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/sports/soccer/021609_DC_United_Maryland

http://www.nbcwashington.com/sports/soccer/PG-United-Pro-Soccer-Team-Giving-DC-the-Boot.html

http://www.wusa9.com/sports/story.aspx?storyid=81573&catid=25

sorry...just making sure how these people are covering our league.

Jay - good call on 'Woolwich' Arsenal. Different era, of course, but not the end of the world.

I am officially done with poorly informed rants on this matter. If you need me, I'll be in the porn thread :)

Stephen, did you ever find the buffet? This is a stupid thread of the highest order.

(Forgive me for discussing the other foot ball) The Washington Redskins don't play in DC. United will go on!!!

Why don't they change the name of PG County to District County?

Although I don't like having DC in the name, I hate the idea of a name change. I almost like the Angels style name. Almost.
Posted by: sitruc | February 16, 2009 7:15 PM

As in the California Angels, turned Anaheim Angels turned Los Angeles Angels which translates to the Angels of the Angles aka the stupidest name in professional sports?

But I guess under that logic we could just be United United or maybe United States United?

WAS United of Prince George

WAS UP G!

Posted by: I-270Exit1 | February 16, 2009 7:20 PM

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post of the year! hilarious! thanks for making me laugh.

Yeah, as salty as I am that DC turn their back on our beloved United, I don't think we should change the name.

Even though the 'skins play in MD, they are still Washington Redskins. It's technically still in the DC Metro area. And a lot of marketing and sponsership is under the DC United banner.

Plus, I might get confused while drunk and yelling at the top of my lungs and start cheering for DC United, if the name changes to something else, then embarasse poor ole dogboy. That's not good.

It could be the PG United squealing PiGs! Go PiGs!

oink-oink, oink-oink oink oink
PG UNITED