Super League DC unveils name and crest as DC Power FC
Super LeagueOne of the worst of the bunch design-wise (Spokane has the worst badge but at least their name is decent). The name is easily the worst. Something that more creatively tied in to DC United would have been so much better (in general and in terms of helping them gain traction in-market).
I can think of a few better names just off the top of my head right now:
Monumental FC (or DC)
District Football Club
DMVFC
Columbia SC
GO DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FC!! šš¼šš¼
The āDMVā is something that started around here about 25 years ago.Ā
It went from something that our local Black community used to say and then got adopted by the extended mainstream community.
Now it seems like every one out three people I know use the expression and our pro sports teams lean into hard into it.
(Just giving yāall some context).
All good man! I have a friend from the DMV and remember the first time they said it I was confused š
We have the Federal Communications Commission in MLS. FCC!
The term DC Power is, of course, in regards to the electric current of the same name -- and the same reference made in the band name AC/DC.
Since DC is already in the name, it makes more sense than if, say a city named Edison were to try and name themselves Edison DC Power. Or since Edison's business grew in New York, saying New York DC Power.
The badge is really dumb, though. It could have benefited from utilizing electricity or the flow of direct current. Instead, it looks like Wish.com (or Temu.. or whatever the popular joke site is) version of the Red Wings logo, though now that I look at it, it does look like white lightning bolts. Still.. I think I could've done better lol
The term DC Power is, of course, in regards to the electric current of the same name -- and the same reference made in the band name AC/DC.
Great, now I want Atlantic City to get a super league team, just so we can get that AC/DC rivalry.
I can dig it.
The term DC Power is, of course, in regards to the electric current of the same name -- and the same reference made in the band name AC/DC.
Now I'm mad they didn't name themselves Athletic Club of DC lmao.
Dude the possibility of it being related to the electric current flew right over my head. Like that's clever I guess but what does that really have to do with Washington, D.C.?
That'd be like a team in Central Florida calling itself Orlando Blooms FC just because the name of the city lined up lol.
So much other interesting stuff to pull from. The Potomac. The cherry blossoms. All the US history/capital related stuff. The Metro and those cool vaulted concrete ceilings. L'Enfant. Ben's Chili Bowl. The raccoons and bouncy stands at old RFK. Etecetera.
I feel the same! I may be incorrect in the base reasoning for naming it such, but it's a huge oversight on the naming committee if they named it DC Power and nobody was saying "yeah, like DC power..."
But also there's nothing relating direct current to the DC area. Edison's shop and base were in New York, not DC. I guess one could say that if they did use the name for that reason--that it 'lined up'--then maybe they could pretend it was that since the White House is in DC that the 'electricity' of the nation starts and ends there. I dunno.
I can promise a women's team related to Cherry Blossoms would've just devolved into men talking about women's virginity. A focus group would have erased that immediately. Even if they named them Sakura, because then they'd make racist and sexist commentary about Japanese women's sexuality.
But yeah, I agree with you. Also their motto is Brace for Impact?
I think this group failed in marketing classes.
One of the worst of the bunch design-wise (Spokane has the worst badge but at least their name is decent).
I slightly disagree; the badge works as a way of showing that it's basically the Spokane Velocity's Women's team (of course, like I said when they used the Zephyr name, I kinda dislike having different names between women's and men's teams with the same owners).
Now that said:
Monumental FC (or DC)
That's a much better name... shut it down, we've found it.
District Football Club
honestly, if the supporters section isn't called 'The District' I'm going to be sad.
DMVFC
If the supporter's group isn't called the couch commanders we riot.
Columbia SC
Love it. 10/10 no notes.
Iām fairly certain Spokaneās is supposed to be the Spokane Falls which is a major waterfall and landmark that cuts right through the middle of the city and is right next to the stadium they play at.
I slightly disagree; the badge works as a way of showing that it's basically the Spokane Velocity's Women's team
It absolutely works in that sense, but IMO it's just bad from a design-standpoint. The Velocity logo is wayyyy better.
I appreciate your creativity but if they even thought about āMonumentalā anythingāthey have immediately received a Cease & Desist letter from Ted Leonsis. š
He owns the Wizards, the Capital the WNBA Mystics and might still own an Esports team. That is also the name of his parent company and regional sports network.
I was thinking the same thing. Ted would throw a fit over Monumental FC
Capital FC is right there
This has all the energy of a bunch of dude bros in a room.
Getting tired of wings/rising up symbolism in women sports. Angel City, Dallas Trinity, Carolina Ascent, Dallas Wings, Golden State Valkyries, Chicago Sky
Edit: Apparently Angel Reese bought into the ownership group so props to her and pushes the idea of it moving to Baltimore.
Iām co-signing this.
But Iām also tired of it in menās semi-pro leagues like the lacrosse ones.
To me, it just comes off as very minor leagueāeven when itās not like Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche.
No disrespect but the logo reminds me of a skateboard brand youād see at Walmart š
I want it to work, but this is pretty bad.
I feel ya.
Many of us have said something similar in regarding some of our romantic relationships and interests.
And those still went down in flamesā¦
So so bad
This is just a poorly designed logo straight up. Balance is off, typeface is tacky, colors don't really work, there's no flow, the name is a stupid pun
Looks like a fliped Honda bike logo.
I'm a fan of North American style branding but this name has serious indoor soccer vibes.
Indoor soccer is fantastic though
That is horrible.
Iām not a big fan of Spirit name but Iāve gotten used to it. The Freedom grew on more quickly.
Hate the name is and what that are putting forward as a crest.
I would not rock one of those T-shirts as a bonus for attending on a promo night.
The name and the crest are really, really bad.
Definitely not setting a good tone to get things started.
The incline just got steeper for their already uphill battle.
Next up, theyāll have one from Arlington called AC Power and we can then have the AC/DC derby. Itāll be powerful.
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Holy shit this is awful. And this is coming from a fan of a club with an awful crest.
For a club that will last for two seasons. It will do..
Why do you think it will only last 2 seasons?
It's a competitor to an already established NWSL club and will have few if any star players to draw crowds. They will play through the winter which isn't great. DCU will probably pull the plug after two campaigns.
They are doing a winter break but the league is also expected to grow within 2 years
Itās more likely to fail than to grow. Best case scenario the league merges with NWSL, DC Power merges into Washington Spirit and Brooklyn merges into Gotham. They wonāt have the salaries, the TV deal or the stars. They wonāt have a bid to the CCC despite being Division 1. They should try to be a solid second division behind NWSL as potentially a feeder league to develop those who canāt crack straight into NWSL.
Based on sanctioning rules, they will likely have a CCC bid once the league is up and running
We donāt know what the TV deal is yet, but it could be easier then NWSL currently to access
And they canāt merged with NWSL teams because the franchise models are very different with NWSL being single entity and USL not being one
There are multiple clubs preparing to come in and given there ties with a menās team, theyāre more likely to stick around
Then Brooklyn and Power will fold. And CONCACAF may not give USLSL a full bid as they will likely get rocked by NWSL and LigaMXF clubs
Doesnāt matter if they get rocked or not, CONCACAF has to be impartial and fair with the bids
There are three bids from the USA. One will always go to the NWSL champion. One will always go to the NWSL shield winner. NWSL will always have more bids than USL, which is a good thing as the best league in the Americas should be prioritized.
We donāt know if one will always go to the NWSL shield leader, that is just what the stance is now. If itās only 3 bids for America, it very well could be that NWSL gets 2 and USLSL gets 1, but bid amounts change all the time and nothing is ever set in stone with them
Brooklyn stays IMO, or at the very most rebrands and moves to the NYCFC stadium. NYC is such an important market that they will ultimately end up with two teams.
Power will likely end up moving to Baltimore, sharing a stadium with DC's Next Pro team.
NYC doesnāt even have two WNBA teams (and never will since the Dolans have no interest in owning a WNBA team) so Iām not sure how well theyād do with two WoSo teams
Yep, thatās right about how much time I was thinking. Three would be generous.
How do they have 3 championships already? /s
Power Aid in da house
Font looks a lot like Powerade and it is shaped like a bottle
Feels like an ultimate team.
My conspiracy theory at the moment is this team is moving to Baltimore when that stadium gets built and they know it.
No sense putting a bunch of effort into a crest that will change in 2-3 years anyways lol
I was picking up what you were throwing down before you threw it.
I do believe that part of the MLS Next Pro stadium pitch was a womenās professional soccer team along with all of the supposed concerts.
I was thinking about the potential Bāmore implications, too.Ā
But Iām still thinking that this project will be not much more than a memory in 3 years.
This is why I don't always feel the need to have a nickname. If the alternative is DC FC or something like that, I'd take that over whatever this is tbh
Iām cool with nicknames.Ā
Seriously. I would have preferred DC āElektrasā and a creat with a thunderbolt in the crest.Ā
DRF19 could have found a way to make what I just spitballed with less that 20 seconds of my brainpower work better that what so just got served up.
And I am in their market and target demographic (seeing as how I live here and have been separated from my cash with soccer franchises and events on many an occasion.
Just sayingā¦
Agreed, I think to many people get mad at the "European" naming model when sometimes it is the best fit
100%. Don't need to "Americanize" if it doesn't work
It reads Power FC DC
The Power? Sounds like a women's soccer clu.... oh, nevermind.
Chicago Power did it first
I heard they're moving the team to a Dutch city called Den Haag.
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Not a fan or the name nor the badge tbh