Philadelphia Loves Soccer

Nothing says soccer like Ben Franklin's skull

The MLS is somehow still operating and drawing enough to expand.  The 14-team league will add two new franchises, Seattle in 2009 and Philadelphia in 2010.  This makes perfect sense because when you think about where soccer is the most popular (read has the most Mexicans) it’s Philadelphia.  I’m amazed Pittsburgh didn’t want in on the action.  And how about a team in Atlanta and Alabama by 2012?

I especially feel bad for the players who get shipped to Philly.  Not only will they be booed on a regular basis, I fully expect most Philadelphians will buy tickets just for that, but they’ll actually look forward to road trips to New York so they can get some fresh air. 

They’re also holding a contest to name the team and don’t worry folks holding the contest have already suggested the worst names possible.  You wonder why Europe thinks American soccer is a joke? (besides the fact that it is) It’s because you steal their names.  American sports teams are City and Mascot, not AC Philadelphia, or Philadelphia City.  How is this team not already called the Cheese steaks, Hobos or Human Garbage?  It could also be called something patriotic… I guess.

Anyway, be prepared to say hello to the Philadelphia Stupid Name Here in 2010.  And then be prepared to say good-bye in 2012.

Tags: Atlanta, MLS, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Seattle, soccer

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