-kj 2,329 Posted April 18, 2014 Buying the Silverbacks wouldn't be a bad idea. Use the name (again, I like continuity); turn Silverbacks Park into a training complex (and possibly still rent it out for adult leagues and such). 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-kj 2,329 Posted April 18, 2014 Buying the Silverbacks wouldn't be a bad idea. Use the name (again, I like continuity); turn Silverbacks Park into a training complex (and possibly still rent it out for adult leagues and such). 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee. 419 Posted April 18, 2014 I like Silverbacks for continuity andi I agree that there should be no Eurotrash names. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soarindude 121 Posted April 18, 2014 The only way the Silverbacks won't sell their name is if they'd rather relocate with the identity. Which, in my opinion, doesn't make too much financial sense. I'm assuming this MLS team would give them a fair amount of money to use the identity, and I am not sure using the name "silverbacks" anywhere else would really increase marketing success in any place they relocate.Sell the name and identity, relocate somewhere else and start fresh. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brave-Bird 08 1,703 Posted April 18, 2014 They have already declared the team colors will be red and gold. I doubt Silverbacks becomes the moniker. A lot of people are actually recommending sticking to Atlanta's bird theme and naming them the Phoenix. I can't think of a team name for an Atlanta franchise that makes more sense than Phoenix. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBGKon 2,592 Posted April 18, 2014 What about a neutral name but make the logo bid or prey inspired. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-kj 2,329 Posted April 18, 2014 They have already declared the team colors will be red and gold. I doubt Silverbacks becomes the moniker. A lot of people are actually recommending sticking to Atlanta's bird theme and naming them the Phoenix. I can't think of a team name for an Atlanta franchise that makes more sense than Phoenix. Except that "Phoenix" the name of a rather large US city. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malpass 4 Posted April 18, 2014 I think, really, there's only one winner here. A name with soccer history in the area, that really taps into what MLS is trying to do right now vis-a-vis team naming strategy. A timeless name, simple yet memorable.Ladies and gentlemen... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bleuet 223 Posted April 18, 2014 Atlanta FC?Not another one? You already got Toronto FC, FC Dallas, soon Los Angeles FC, NYCFC etc...Anyway, your posts are all interesting. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawk36 3,353 Posted April 18, 2014 I like the idea of keeping a bird name. Blackbirds could work and there is even a species in Atlanta called the Red-winged Blackbird that is black with red and yellow wings. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digby 6,105 Posted April 18, 2014 I guess it makes sense for Blank to want to keep a bird theme across his clubs, but Phoenix won't work as a team name for a major American sport. Atlanta Firebirds? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SJAnfield 160 Posted April 18, 2014 I like the Blackbirds idea. It ties in the bird theme and I think it leads to a classy looking crest if done right. Along the lines of Tottenham, Weat Brom and Norwich 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popmart 191 Posted April 19, 2014 They should just use the Georgia state bird. That way they could be the Atlanta Thrash... um, nevermind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gothamite 23,652 Posted April 19, 2014 I like the idea of keeping a bird name. Blackbirds could work and there is even a species in Atlanta called the Red-winged Blackbird that is black with red and yellow wings. That. Is a great find. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VictoriaGooner 74 Posted April 19, 2014 Agreed...great find 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEAD! 1,909 Posted April 19, 2014 I want to see the Atlanta Flames, which would make an interesting match up with the Chicago Fire... and if only the Dallas Burn were still around... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GriffinM6 1,354 Posted April 19, 2014 How about Atlanta Black Crows? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soarindude 121 Posted April 19, 2014 Some of these team name ideas are frightening. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBurmy 1,134 Posted April 19, 2014 They have already declared the team colors will be red and gold. I doubt Silverbacks becomes the moniker. A lot of people are actually recommending sticking to Atlanta's bird theme and naming them the Phoenix. I can't think of a team name for an Atlanta franchise that makes more sense than Phoenix.Except that "Phoenix" the name of a rather large US city.And there's also a women's football team using the name right now...still, the MLS team could get a good price on buying it. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omnivore 89 Posted April 19, 2014 Hell, the Thrashers name worked it's just the team didn't. Would be fun if they did what the Colorado Rockies did and adopt the moniker of the city's defunct NHL team. I know it won't happen. But hey... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
