?This, to us, is not European whatsoever,? Heineman said. ?This is all about our connection to the community and us trying to be innovative in what we?re trying to do.
?(It?s not) a ripoff,? Heineman said. ?That?s the furthest thing from the truth ? we?re not just calling ourselves Real Salt lake or F.C. Dallas. We?re going to go do and embody the name we?re giving (ourselves). That?s not to say it won?t fail. But I don?t feel it?s going to.?
Nice post! I'd add to it, as I said previously, the team may still be referred to informally as the Wizards. Time will tell. But the name isn't crazy. The logo isn't my favorite...though it may look a little better printed/embroidered on stuff. It just has a little too "computer" of a look to me...bobbyhawks wrote: I will go on record, contrary to popular rag disgust, as saying I like the change. It wouldn't be my first choice, but I still think it is better than where we stood yesterday. When an international player is considering a move to KC, do you think they are more likely to be interested in a team called the Wizards (which essentially sounds equivalent to an unafiliated minor league baseball team to soccer players), or Sporting KC? The connection to the community they spoke about last night at the unveiling sounded great, and I think providing ways for KC to enjoy rugby and other sports will be a terrific asset moving forward. Referring to the fans as members instead of just fans is a cool way for them to feel they have a stake in what is happening. Just a more professional all around feel.
While I like to see us embrace our American-ness, and while "Sporting" is used by other teams, I think that paying homage to the history of the sport in the international realm is a good thing. This isn't Toronto naming themselves the Raptors after seeing Jurassic Park, or the Wizards naming themselves the same as an NBA franchise in 1996. It is a team pulling from the history of the international sport and bringing that sense of team/supporter relationship to Kansas City. Regardless of if you are a fan, I think it is reasonable to see why this is a perfect time for them to rebrand. As I have said before, they will lose zero fans because of the rebrand.
The Cauldron (which has no plans to change its name) popular sentiment is that any old songs will still be Wiz/Wizards. It's part of our history. New stuff is open to what works better. Sporting will work for some things and maybe get phased in over time. This was suggested today and if you hear how it's sung, Sporting doesn't sound bad. The words will probably change from this (just one person's first suggestion) but we've been wanting to do Horto Magiko for a long time. We've got a L shaped Cauldron where call and response will work great, and a pub they're building for supporters where I imagine we'll be singing in pre-game World Cup style.KCPowercat wrote: Biggest issue is coming up with new chants. Staubio any work on that yet from you superfans?
And this is a bad thing?FangKC wrote: The new logo does look like a badge on an Italian roadster.
I wonder if they meant NBA or something like AAU or a youth team.AJoD wrote: Surprised that KC Sporting Life hasn't chimed in.
I found it interesting that they see the name supporting multiple sports--specifically mentioned were rugby, lacrosse, and basketball.
Interesting idea.
My thoughts exactly. I would venture that most Italian roadster badges are pretty outstanding designs.KC-wildcat wrote: And this is a bad thing?
This would be the worst of both worlds to me. It's got to be one or the other as the official name. To me Sporting Kansas City has greater potential over time even if it is the unpopular choice in the face of change. Could they have picked a name that would be more popular in year 1? Probably. Still, Wizards was always going to be limiting in what they are trying to do long term. However, us long-time fans won't be able to just flip a switch like that. It can't be forced.aknowledgeableperson wrote: Sporting KC Wizards
