The US Men’s National Team needs a real nickname. Aside from Slovenia (who may still have one – we’re doing our homework), every other team has a proud, bold name that represents a distinct football culture. If we want American soccer culture to flourish, we need to settle on something before June, 2010. At the moment, we are the “USMNT” which sounds like a dyslexic Ninja Turtles acronym. We can do better. Below is a list of names for next year’s World Cup finalists.
In an effort to get people talking, ONELOVE FC will be polling readers to find the perfect name. Once a clear winner comes to light, we’ll make that baby stick. Comment with your suggestions or check out the poll, coming soon…
Brazil – Seleçao/The Samba Boys/The Little Canaries
Chile – El Rojo/The Red
Paraguay – Guaranis
Argentina – Albicelestes
New Zealand – All Whites
Mexico – Tricolores/El Tri
Honduras – Catrachos
Denmark – Danish Dynamite
Switzerland – Die Eidgenossen
Slovakia – The Fighting Jondas
Germany – Die Mannschaft
Spain – La Furia
England – Three Lions
Serbia – Plavi
Italy – Azzurri
Netherlands – Oranje
Korea Republic – Taeguk Warriors/Asian Tigers
Korea DPR – Chollima
Australia – Socceroos
Japan – Boys In Blue
Cameroon – Indomitable Lions
Nigeria – Super Eagles
Ghana – Black Stars
Côte d’Ivoire – Elephants
France – Les Bleus
Slovenia – N/A
Greece – The Pirate Ship
Portugal – Team of Shields
Uruguay – Charruas
Algeria – Desert Warriors/Desert Foxes
South Africa – Bafana Bafana
AND…
