Even though we have known that this was coming for some time (tough to keep a secret of any kind in Ottawa), I am ecstatic to see a NASL team coming to the NCR in 2013 or 2014 – depending on when the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park and Frank Clair Stadium is completed.
OK – where can I get season tickets?
I hope Ottawa can get behind this team and kick its image as a one-sport town. It was tough to see the Lynx leave due to a horrendous lack of fan support. I spent many sunny (and not-so-sunny) afternoons eating peanuts, drinking beer and watching some good baseball, and I look forward to be doing the same on Bank Street in a couple of years!
Now for a name… I hope the owners consult the community – hold a contest, maybe?
Me? How about the:
- Ottawa Arsenal
- National Capital United
- Ottawa United FC (boring)
- Ottawa Football Club, though I guess we’d have to go with the North American terminology, as in…
- Ottawa Soccer Club
- Ottawa Wanderers
- Ottawa Rivermen
- Others?
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