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Nicknames for Houston MLS team

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by FrancisFan3, Dec 16, 2005.

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Team name for Houston MLS franchise

  1. F.C. Houston

    28 vote(s)
    23.7%

  2. Real Houston

    10 vote(s)
    8.5%

  3. Hurricanes

    28 vote(s)
    23.7%

  4. Hotshots

    16 vote(s)
    13.6%

  5. Stallions

    5 vote(s)
    4.2%

  6. Eclipse

    8 vote(s)
    6.8%

  7. Rebels

    10 vote(s)
    8.5%

  8. Energy

    12 vote(s)
    10.2%

  9. Oilers

    19 vote(s)
    16.1%

  10. Los Tejanos de Houston

    18 vote(s)
    15.3%
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  1. chow_yun_fat

    chow_yun_fat Member

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    Yea, I thought about football club...but thats so cheesy. Football is the term used around the world, but in America its soccer. When most americans think of football they think of the NFL.

    Is anyone really excited about soccer (futbol) coming here? For the 4th largest city, we really don't show much love for our sports teams. Our baseball team didnt get much love till recently...last 2-3 years. Our first football team left to Tennesse. Our basketball team almost left too. With the team we have now...why aren't we able to sell out every game and have a nice and loud home crowd? :confused:
     
    #21 chow_yun_fat, Dec 16, 2005
  2. tested911

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    How about the Houston Tornadoes? We have more Tornado's than Hurricanes..
     
    #22 tested911, Dec 16, 2005
  3. Drewdog

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    We do? :confused:
     
    #23 Drewdog, Dec 16, 2005
  4. RocketFan007

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    I like Houston Athletic.

    I would be fine with Club Houston or Houston FC as well.
     
    #24 RocketFan007, Dec 16, 2005
  5. FrancisFan3

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    No offense, Texas 1836 doesn't make sense to me. I think Houston 36ers could be a good name. There are some teams that have nicknames with numbers, 76ers(NBA) and 49ers(NFL).
     
    #25 FrancisFan3, Dec 16, 2005
  6. droxford

    droxford Member

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    Oh, F**K THAT!!!

    This is America. We call it soccer here.

    We already have a "Football Club" : http://www.houstontexans.com
     
    #26 droxford, Dec 16, 2005
  7. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    That's a liberal use of the word if I ever saw one.
     
    #27 Rocketman95, Dec 16, 2005
  8. RocketFan007

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    That doesn't stop Dallas, and they actually have a legitimate American football team (as much as it pains me to say it).
     
    #28 RocketFan007, Dec 16, 2005
  9. Dnjndmrc5

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    you call the texans a football club? thats not a team nor a club.
     
    #29 Dnjndmrc5, Dec 16, 2005
  10. Ace

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    Dude, that's what it stands for. If you call a soccer team FC, then it stands for Football Club (FC Barcelona, AFC Ajax)... otherwise go ahead and call it SC Houston. I thought someone was just wondering what it meant, not asking for suggestions as to what it should stand for.
     
    #30 Ace, Dec 16, 2005
  11. droxford

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    Oh... yeah, I wasn't trying to come down on you, dude. Sorry.
     
    #31 droxford, Dec 16, 2005
  12. Fatty FatBastard

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    That's funny. I created the 36ers name on Houstonprofootball2002 when the Texans were trying to come up with a name. I got some good praise for it, and even had Chuck Watson to say he liked it. But, alas, it didn't make the top 5.
     
    #32 Fatty FatBastard, Dec 16, 2005
  13. DonnyMost

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    Houston Galaxy
     
    #33 DonnyMost, Dec 16, 2005
  14. DrLudicrous

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    My favorites:

    Houston Generals
    Houston 1836
    Club Houston
    Houston FC

    They announced that they will be having a contest to name the team starting soon and you can now put down money to reserve season tickets.
     
    #34 DrLudicrous, Dec 16, 2005
  15. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum
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    Second HFC.
     
    #35 Xerobull, Dec 16, 2005
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    i hate soccer. its so boring.
     
    #36 Rule0001, Dec 16, 2005
  17. Rivaldo2181

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    Good for you. Want a cookie? :rolleyes:

    I like the "Hurricanes" or "Hotshots".
     
    #37 Rivaldo2181, Dec 16, 2005
  18. bigtexxx

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    I'm guessing it will need to be something Spanish-sounding since this team will probably target that segment of the Houston population for fans.
     
    #38 bigtexxx, Dec 16, 2005
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    Nation of Islam.
     
    #39 TMac640, Dec 16, 2005
  20. RocketMan Tex

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    The Houston Day Laborers!

    :eek: ;)
     
    #40 RocketMan Tex, Dec 16, 2005
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