Unnamed Trialist Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 3 minutes ago, mpg_29 said: I don't think it's that difficult to pronounce... I think most people in Canada/U.S. associate "cavalry" with the phrase "bring in/call in the cavalry."...as in bring in the heavy troops. Well it does not ring off my tongue. I was looking there is a PDL club in Texas called Cavalry Soccer, it does little for me. But I am not going to support that club so who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: Cavalry is different than Calvary... Perhaps you don't understand just how much ranching, the stampeded, and spruce Meadows have shaped Calgary's identity as a city. It has affected everything. I mean, the flames play in the Saddledome... I think the name will catch on perfectly fine. It is meant to represent a city, not please an entire national supporters group... Some people may not like the name. But they need to establish an identity somehow, and at the very least that name seems fairly honest and organic to the organization. How is Calgary Cavalry different from the Calvary of Calgary, I don't get it? For me it is all a mush, now I'm being an idiot, admittedly. Hey, I went to see TSS Rovers last summer, not exactly your most thrilling of club names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 In sum, I take it all back. Let the Calgarians ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 It'll work fine. Think fans with white hats (like stampede), bugle blasts after goals, scarves with a galloping horse logo and a guy riding around at halftime. It fits the history of the city. It wont be the worst of the first round of team names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Bison44 said: Come on Sherm, think John Wayne on the horse and the bugles blaring!!! DOO DOO DOO DOOOOOOO............CHARGE!!!!! I was thinking more along the lines of the song from this scene from Men in Tights: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison44 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 The supporters group can have coconuts and make clip clop noises instead of drums. Cheeta, ted, Alex D and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDaveCh Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Bison44 said: The supporters group can have coconuts and make clip clop noises instead of drums. "Oh when the Cavs, go riding in..." *clip clop* Edited May 15, 2018 by ThatDaveCh ted and CrossCheck 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFisk'sBiggestFan Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 31 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: How is Calgary Cavalry different from the Calvary of Calgary, I don't get it? For me it is all a mush, now I'm being an idiot, admittedly. Hey, I went to see TSS Rovers last summer, not exactly your most thrilling of club names. I just googled and this is what I got. Cavalry vs. Calvary These two words are wholly unrelated, but they often get confused. Calvary is a proper noun that refers to the hillside on which Jesus was crucified. Cavalry is a group of highly mobile army troops Unfortunately with a name like Cavalry the team website may need to have this paragraph as a disclaimer. There is gonna be a lot of confusion. In the end, thankfully a name is just a name. You are a great supporter of Canadian soccer so thankfully the name won't cause a problem with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 43 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: How is Calgary Cavalry different from the Calvary of Calgary, I don't get it? For one, they are entirely different words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, RS said: For one, they are entirely different words. And how is Calgary different from Calvary? For a visitor, I mean. Okay, I'll stop. Edited May 15, 2018 by Unnamed Trialist ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Omg... C2SKI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symp_Res Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 4 hours ago, BradMack said: Nothing is more awful for me than when people in Edmonton call FCE "The FC". I don't notice it happening in Toronto as much, maybe on like Bob McGowans show, but for the most part it has passed. Damn straight, that term should be reserved for the ONLY club that the deserves that moniker...Der Effzeh - FC Koln! I do like "The Eddies" though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I look forward to future Al Classico matches: Gopherbashi, dyslexic nam and CNMNTPERUELIGIBLE 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNFootballer Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Really don't see the vast majority confusing Calvary with Cavalry. Whether its got Calgary in front of the name or not the names fine but I think they're likely to go with Calgary Cavalry FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symp_Res Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Bison44 said: The supporters group can have coconuts and make clip clop noises instead of drums. This has to happen! And he looked down from Calvary and said "Let it be so" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) LOL top news story involving the word "cavalry" involves a Cavalry FC http://www.kbtx.com/content/sports/Cavalry-FC-announce-addition-of-four-new-players-482720831.html Edited May 16, 2018 by matty johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESG Shawn Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 3 hours ago, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: Calvary is a proper noun that refers to the hillside on which Jesus was crucified. Soon enough, it will also refer to the meadow on which Calgary football teams get crucified!! Up the Eddies!!! Alberta's #1! In all seriousness, I'm very excited for this announcement and I'm looking forward to the growth of this league and the development of Canadian football! grande, dyslexic nam, BenFisk'sBiggestFan and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, ESG Shawn said: Soon enough, it will also refer to the meadow on which Calgary football teams get crucified!! Up the Eddies!!! Alberta's #1! In all seriousness, I'm very excited for this announcement and I'm looking forward to the growth of this league and the development of Canadian football! I love the shit-talking before the league kicks off. Gopherbashi, Unnamed Trialist, Zem and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherbashi Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 28 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: I love the shit-talking before the league kicks off. Secretly, it's what we've all been dreaming of for 633 pages. johnyb, Kent, m-g-williams and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: I love the shit-talking before the league kicks off. Shawn's lucky I don't have any photo evidence of him at Friday's Foothills game. He wanted to watch the top level of soccer in Alberta. The best part about CPL supporter groups at this stage is that while there's a lot of banter, it's all good natured. Hell, one of the main supporters behind YEG4CPL stayed at my place after Al Classico. None of this Toronto / Montreal crap where people are ripping out seats or assaulting other fans (appreciating that is always the minority). Our kids can fight it out. We're all responsible for building this together. ESG Shawn, Rheo, ThatDaveCh and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Totally off topic but I love this idea ChrisinOrleans, LAK, CrossCheck and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoyleG Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 On 2018-05-14 at 7:19 PM, nolbertos said: Good luck with FC Edmonton using Clarke Fielde. http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/paula-simons-clarke-stadium-soccer-dreams-could-leave-edmonton-to-foot-the-bill You mean by what the dredge up as a journalist. She's more likely trying to play nice after she suggested that the Esks change their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 10 hours ago, BenFisk'sBiggestFan said: I just googled and this is what I got. Cavalry vs. Calvary These two words are wholly unrelated, but they often get confused. Calvary is a proper noun that refers to the hillside on which Jesus was crucified. Cavalry is a group of highly mobile army troops Unfortunately with a name like Cavalry the team website may need to have this paragraph as a disclaimer. There is gonna be a lot of confusion. In the end, thankfully a name is just a name. You are a great supporter of Canadian soccer so thankfully the name won't cause a problem with you. I just screwed up and am trying to cover my butt, nothing more. It'll be fine and, as said, the least of the CPLs worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 An article on the branding/marketing of the CPL http://strategyonline.ca/2018/05/15/branding-canadas-new-pro-soccer-league/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Interesting to see that Hamilton has hired someone from the Battalion and Kings of The North for their sales team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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