Silent Wind of Doom

WNBA Eastern Conference Dallas Wings A pun on the team's former identity Los Angeles Sparks A reference to the Kanye West song Las Vegas Aces A line from the Elvis song Minneosta Lynx A reference to the wild nature of the lynx Phoenix Mercury A reference to the other song titled "Heat Wave" Seattle Storm A reference to the team's status as Seattle's last remaining basketball team

WNBA Eastern Conference Atlanta Dream A reference to Dr. King's speech ("we have a dream" sounded way too overstepping) Chicago Sky A reference to the motto of the team's home of Rosemont, Illinois Connecticut Sun A common idiom Indiana Fever A line from the song "Heat Wave" New York Liberty A reference to the poem at the feet of the Statue of Liberty Washington Mystics A reference to the Screamin' Jay Hawkins song

MLS Western Conference Colorado Rapids A reference to the behavior of rapids FC Dallas A reference to the team's former name Houston Dynamo A reference to Sam Houston's quote about Texas Sporting Kansas City A reference to the nickname for the team's home and the Wizard of Oz, which inspired the team's original identity Los Angeles FC A reference to a motto used by the team and its supporters' clubs LA Galaxy A reference to a line from The Empire Strikes Back Minnesota United FC A reference to the team's oldest supporter group Nashville SC A reference to the team's supporters section and the old country music standard that is prominently featured in the Country Hall of Fame in Nashville Portland Timbers A reference to the team's goal celebration Seattle Sounder FC A reference to the statement the supporters made on the team's first MLS game San Jose Earthquakes A reference to the Carole King song Real Salt Lake A reference to the team's identity and their rivalry with Colorado Vancouver Whitecaps A reference to the city's reputation as "No Fun City" And for those who will always remember, reading the waning days of the Goat Parade blog always leaves a soft spot in my heart for... Club Deportivo Chivas USA A reference to the team's nickname

MLS Eastern Conference Atlanta United FC A motto used by the team Chicago Fire A common expression FC Cincinnati A reference to the nearby billboard that gave the team's rivalry with Columbus its name Columbus Crew SC A line from the state song of Ohio Inter Miami CF A reference to the Pitbull song that became a local anthem Montreal Impact A reference to the team's now iconic bell New England Revolution A reference to the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere New York City FC A rallying cry used by the fans New York Red Bulls A reference to a common idiom Orlando City A reference to the team's foremost supporters club Philadelphia Union A reference to the Gadsden Flag, which the team's logo is taken from Toronto FC A reference to a common idiom and the team's logo DC United A reference to Lincoln's speech in the face of impending Civil War

NBA Western Conference - Southwest Division Dallas Mavericks A reference to the team's name Houston Rockets A reference to the team's nickname for the city and its aerospace history Memphis Grizzlies A reference to the common advice for bear attacks New Orleans Pelicans A reference to the poem by Dixon Lanier Merritt San Antonio Spurs A reference to the Alamo

NBA Western Conference - Pacific Division Golden State Warriors A reference to the song "California Here I Come" Los Angeles Clippers A reference to the Randy Newman song Los Angeles Lakers A reference to the era of the team's history Phoenix Suns A reference to a common idiom Sacramento King A common expression

NBA Western Conference - Northwest Division Denver Nuggets A simple idiom Minnesota Timberwolves A common behavior of wolves Oklahoma City Thunder A common description of thunder Portland Trailblazers A reference to the team-based nickname for the city Utah Jazz A reference to their logo And because I know there are those who still hold a place in their heart for this team... Seattle Supersonics A reference to the city's nickname

NBA Eastern Conference - Southeast Division Atlanta Hawks A reference to the nickname of their home arena Charlotte Hornets A reference to an idiom and the return of the team's original identity Miami Heat A reference to NBA Jam Orlando Magic A reference to the Magic Kingdom's nickname Washington Wizards A line from/title of a Queen song

NBA Eastern Conference - Central Division Chicago Bulls A reference to the nickname for their home arena Cleveland Cavaliers A reference to the Bone Thugs N' Harmony song Detroit Pistons A reference to the 90's team's nickname and the song by Inner Circle Indiana Pacers A reference to a motto used by the team Milwaukee Bucks A pun on a common idiom

NBA Eastern Conference - Atlantic Division Brooklyn Nets A reference to the book "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" Boston Celtics A reference to the Boston Garden and TD Garden, in comparison to the other famous arena that's also called "The Garden" New York Knicks A reference to the song "Theme from New York, New York" Philadelphia 76ers A reference to a motto used by the team Toronto Raptors A reference to a motto used by the team

NHL Western Conference - Pacific Division Anaheim Ducks A reference to the team's original name Arizona Coyotes A reference to the nickname of the Phoenix area Calgary Flames A simple idiom Edmonton Oilers A reference to the city's nickname and the team and sport's most iconic player's nickname Los Angeles Kings A reference to the team's name and their original traditionally regal original color scheme San Jose Sharks A reference to the immortal line from Jaws Vancouver Canucks A reference to the team's towel traditions and the Hitchhiker's Guide's entry on towels Vegas Golden Knights A reference to the team's pre-game monologue

NHL Western Conference - Central Division Chicago Blackhawks A reference to the team's goal song, which has become a rallying cry Colorado Avalanche A reference to what avalanches generally do to people Dallas Stars A reference to the song played after Dallas victories Minnesota Wild A reference to the title claimed by the State of Minnesota Nashville Predators A reference to the predator-prey relationship St. Louis Blues A reference to the Laura Branigan song "Gloria", which the team used as a rallying cry to win the Cup Winnipeg Jets A reference to the team's inspiration and nickname

NHL Eastern Conference - Metropolitan Division Carolina Hurricanes A simple idiom Columbia Blue Jackets A reference to a motto used by the fans New Jersey Devils A simple idiom New York Islanders A reference to a simple idiom New York Rangers A reference to the team's nickname as the Broadway Blueshirts Philadelphia Flyers A reference to the team's iconic former home Pittsburgh Penguins A reference to "Badger" Bob Johnson's quote that has become a motto of the team Washington Capitals A reference to a motto used by the team

NHL Eastern Conference - Atlantic Division Boston Bruins A reference to the full rafters in Boston Buffalo Sabres A simple idiom Detroit Red Wings A reference to the team's claim Florida Panthers A reference to the most famous neighborhood of South Florida Montreal Canadiens A reference to new settlers of the region for whom the team are nicknamed Ottawa Senators A reference to a motto used by the team Tampa Bay Lightning A simple idiom Toronto Maple Leafs A reference to Hockey Night in Canada

NFL NFC West Arizona Cardinals A reference to the team's colors and the fan area at their home Los Angeles Rams A reference to the stadium deal and the return of football to L.A. (and Field of Dreams) A throwback alternate in reference to the 80's team's song San Francisco 49ers A reference to the Gold Rush origins of the team's name Seattle Seahawks A reference to the team's fans

Hey. When you say "Team USA", do you want the men's teams, or both the men's and women's teams for those sports?

When I started the other night, I planned on having everything up and all the outstanding requests filled and redirected to here. Then internet troubles and various issues with living in a new home completely screwed that up. Finish soon. Jeez, I really was in a hazed hurry. Crap! You're right! I just copied it over like years of MLB behind-the-scenes people. I will fill this as soon as possible. Should be Sunday at the latest.

NFL AFC West Denver Broncos A reference to Denver's location above sea level An alternate based on the Orange Crush Kansas City Chiefs A reference to the fans' tradition during the anthem Los Angeles Chargers A simple idiom An alternate for those who prefer the powder blues Oakland Raiders A reference to the NFL Films poem

NFL NFC South Atlanta Falcons A reference to a motto used by the team Carolina Panthers A reference to a motto used by the team New Orleans Saints A reference to the song Tampa Bay Buccaneers A reference to the team's touchdown tradition

NFL AFC South Houston Texans A reference to Davy Crockett's angry declaration Indianapolis Colts A reference to lucky horseshoes and their current quarterback Jacksonville Jaguars A reference to the stadium's party deck Tennessee Titans A reference to the Music City Miracle

NFL NFC North Chicago Bears A reference to the team's nickname Detroit Lions A reference to the team's fight song Green Bay Packers A reference to the nickname for Lambeau Field An alternate based on the Lambeau Leap Minnesota Vikings A reference to a motto used by the team

NFL AFC North Baltimore Ravens A reference to the Edgar Allen Poe poem the team was named after Cincinnati Bengals A reference to the team's rallying call Cleveland Browns A reference to the team's lack of a real logo Pittsburgh Steelers A pun on the team's name and Superman

NFL NFC East Dallas Cowboys A reference to the DD Lewis quote about the opening in the roof of Texas Stadium, which has been emulated in AT&T Field New York Giants A reference to the team's nickname and the city's nickname Philadelphia Eagles A reference to the team's fight song Washington Redskins A reference to the team's fight song An alternate that removes the Native imagery A middle-ground between the two

NFL AFC East Buffalo Bills A reference to the fans' relationship with the team, along with a Godfather III quote hat-tipping to the Bills Mafia Miami Dolphins A reference to the perfect season New England Patriots A line from the patriotic song "You're a Grand Old Flag" New York Jets A reference to Joe Namath's guarantee

MLB National League West Arizona Diamondbacks A reference to Chase Field's nickname Colorado Rockies A reference to Denver's location above sea level Los Angeles Dodgers A reference to the sign outside Dodger Stadium An alternate in reference to the Randy Newman song San Diego Padres A reference to the team's Marine links An alternate for those who love brown San Francisco Giants A reference to the Journey song that became the team's rallying cry An alternate in reference to the team's rivalry with the Dodgers