Tuscan Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Goodbye Thunder, hello Stars. I'm not sure if the live video has been upped anywhere yet, so no link for the time being. Club colours appear to be dark blue and gold, similar to the LA Galaxy. They combined the two most popular names, top choice Minnesota North Stars and second choice NSC Minnesota, to come up with NSC Minnesota Stars. Obviously there must still be a trademark on the name "Minnesota North Stars" as they chose to avoid going with that one. This is perhaps looking too deep into it, but everything this club has done so far has been done right. Even the way the live video unveiling was produced today was done well, and the information and way the information was spoken about during the live feed was done properly. It's good to know the NASL has respectable clubs involved in it, unlike some of the garbage the USL was involved with over the years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 NSC Minnesota is Name of New Pro Soccer Team – Logo Unveiled - Inside Minesota Soccer The National Sports Center announced today via live webcast that “NSC Minnesota” is the name of the new professional Division II soccer team that is owned and operated by the NSC. The organization also revealed their new logo and team colors, dark blue and yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveBeau Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The logo kind of reminds me of a police symbol or badge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerfanatiQ Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Personally I find that it look's alot like LA Galaxie logo ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Wow. Another ripoff of the Arsenal crest. Let's hear it for creativity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Impact Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 This league is beginning to take baby steps. It's about time, that Team owners realize how important professionalism is to any league. This is especially true for expansion or reconstituted franchises. Positive news is coming out of the camps of teams such as, Tampa Bay Rowdies who held camps in England, AC St. Louis signing Steve Ralston, and Crystal Palace Baltimore moving foreword in building their own ss stadium. The next and most important step is improving the quality of the product on the pitch. Teams are signing interesting players, but it takes a certain type of player to go down and pull off a victory in a playoff game in Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel. Minnesota got off to a good start. They actually spent a little money on media relations. This team has a small but die hard fan base, and the knack to produce and develop some pretty decent players. Lets see if management could find a way to use these advantages to take them to next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDouglas Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I was really hoping they would go with a more traditional English knickname, like "the Baggies". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I was really hoping they would go with a more traditional English knickname, like "the Baggies". Why? They're not an English club. They've chosen a traditional name in term of representing Minnesota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKottonmouthed1555362307 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Why? They're not an English club. They've chosen a traditional name in term of representing Minnesota. exactly, calling a Canadian team the baggies or magpies or toffies, would smack of uncreativty and no authenticity towards NA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDouglas Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I think Minnesota Baggies is a classy name with a really nice ring to it. It has a lot more character than "FC", "United", or "City", and would bring respect and instant tradition to the team and league. I'm sure ESPN and other major networks would jump at the chance to be associated with the name "Minnesota Baggies". They could broadcast the games and call it "Baggies Night in America". And there's so much you could do with it from a marketing standpoint. They could get Glad to be the shirt sponsor, wear especially baggy shorts then get the "Pants of the Ground" guy to sing the national anthem, hand out dime bags to lucky fans, and invite homeless people to the games. Stars? Phht. Totally stupid name. What do stars have to do with soccer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 You're stirring again Alan ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Alan, "Baggies" has as little to do with soccer as does "Stars". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bromwich_Albion_F.C.#.22Baggies.22_nickname Last time I checked, Minnesotans don't wear large, baggy trousers to protect themselves from molten iron to USL matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Hold on, I sorta see where he's coming from on this. How about the opportunity to introduce new merchandising options to soccer clubs. Things like barf baggies and doggy baggies could be introduced, one on flights with their new airline sponsor (which I'm sure they'd get simply through the brand power of the nickname) and the other for when fans take their dogs for a walk in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanDouglas Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Alan, "Baggies" has as little to do with soccer Horsefeathers. After games players often apply ice to muscles and joints to reduce inflamation. A common way to do so is by filling a plastic baggie with ice and holding it in place with plastic wrap. I've known physios who would take entire rolls of plastic baggies from Safeway for this purpose. I've done it myself. Baggies are also commonly used to hold tape, registration cards, and other small items used by players and trainers. Go to the bench or dressing room of any professional team and you are likely to find quite a few baggies. Tuscan: Good idea with the doggy poo baggies! Environmentally and socially responsible, pet-friendly, while promoting a healthy outdoor activity! Make them colourful and attractive and they would be great conversation starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Alan I smell a merchandising partnership in the makings here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I think it is quite sharp...no soccer ball in the badge, a name which is relative to Minnesota...well done. PS-all badges are reminiscent of a previous one. Layoff the Arsenal rip-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuscan Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 I mean we clearly ripped off Glasgow Celtic with our circular crest featuring a central symbol on the inside with the group name in the outer circle. Shame on us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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