The Washington Soccer Group’s new identify would possibly’ve gotten spoiled weeks earlier than the crew’s scheduled announcement on Feb. 2.
On Monday, CBS Sports activities reported that a web site, “WashingtonAdmirals.com,” redirected to the WFT’s official web site, WashingtonFootball.com.
Though the area not results in the official website of the NFL squad, the identify “Admirals” is reportedly one in all 9 completely different names being thought of for the membership’s new mascot — together with “Armada,” “Presidents” and “Crimson Hogs.”
Boomer Esiason of the “Boomer and Gio” present on WFAN mentioned Monday the crew’s new identify is “The Admirals.”
The WFT has not but addressed the reviews about its new identify.
CBS Sports activities famous there's a Main League Quidditch crew that at present holds the identify Washington Admirals. The franchise is reportedly primarily based within the Washington, DC, space.
On Monday, WFT president Jason Wright mentioned in a information transient the identify “Wolves,” and variations like “RedWolves,” wouldn't be thought of because of trademark challenges.
In August, Wright mentioned the crew had narrowed a listing of 40,000 fan submissions to a few potential names.
The Washington Soccer Group can even announce its new emblem on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day. Additionally they teased new uniforms Tuesday that function stars on the jerseys.
The announcement will arrive 19 months after the WFT dropped its former nickname over points with racial insensitivity.
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