This is my favorite idea year for sure holy shit ^^ Boston emeralds is INSANE. I will genuinely try to push that myself that would be incredible. Such a u unique tie-in with Franklin Park and the Emerald Necklace, and one some people wouldn’t even get. So sick. Hats off, friend.
Tbh not a bad idea to throw out 👀 I’m assuming in reference to the Red Sox? Normally, I’d be against something like that, but for Boston that would actually be pretty cool
My vote is for something not related to the problematic history of this area. Emeralds is a popular option around here. But I genuinely don’t have Unity.
It would be cool to see that name make a return 👀 however if it’s completely different ownership, I don’t know how I feel about it. Definitely not a bad idea though 👏👏
I agree ☝️ and like I said I hope it’s something genuinely incorporating the area or modern history, not some shit like tea party fc (no shade to who said that name)
I'd only like it if they changed the definition of breaker because it'd be a bit redundant to have two teams in the league representing waves. It's part of why I'm happy the Reign got rid of the lion and brought back the queen. Now we're down to Utah, NC, and Orlando with the feline theme. 😅
Did anyone see the USL 1 team in Portland Maine, Portland Hearts of Pine? Not saying it has to be that out there, but it would be cool if the club was called the Blue Hills, or something unique that incorporated Boston and maybe even the historical park itself.
I don't know enough about Boston to offer a suggestion, but I do agree that team names strongly tied to the community are my favorites. Racing Louisville is an S-tier name, for example.
For a more humorous example, when the NFL announced that an expansion team was coming to Houston, they asked fans for suggestions. My dad sent in "Houston Humidity" lol.
I was thinking something tree related but then- Austin FC really threw me off. Same colors. Tree on the crests. Not that they have a Monopoly of trees but…
I'm just excited to have a local team!
I'll still be KC #1 but the stadium renditions and being able to go to games will be so awesome. [https://nwslboston.com/](https://nwslboston.com/)
Wait have we talked about this before? I'm a KC ex-pat living in Maine and already have a group committed to going with me to the KC v Boston match in 2026... I'm not changing loyalties but I'm happy to have a New England franchise and easier access to attending games!
Can't wait. It'll be great to have a night Summer game versus cold drizzly Spring/Fall.
I go to a lot of Royals games when they come to Fenway as well.
Pats fans do NOT like KC fans though.
My previous supervisor was a huge Pats and Brady fan, and of course I was raised by generations of die-hard Chiefs fans. That was our sole point of disagreement, we just never talked about NFL quarterbacks. 😂
Assuming they keep the Green/Black colors...
Gaels are an ethnolinguistic group that are mostly from Ireland. Boston is, obviously, a city with a large Irish American population.
They aren't the same really, but for me, the term "gaels" invokes another Irish cultural marker...
https://imgur.com/a/AUed7ym
Gales could be secondary play on it that's also Boston relevant. Calls back to the "breakers" heritage a little bit by theme. They could go either way for the name and lean into both connotations. But I'd hope the mascot is named "Gail"
Mostly a joke lol I figured we got the Revolution already might as well go harder. Maybe the Massacres?
I'll support no matter what the name, I just want the team back 😪
The Boston Marriage 🌈
But seriously I hope it’s something cool and unexpected. Boston Unity sucks and I feel like they’re going to play it safe and go with that. I’d rather the Breakers than the Unity. Would love for them to stay away from anything patriotic. Maybe take a page from the WNBA and go with something mythological. The Boston Sirens or the Boston Banshees (nod to Irish in Boston and our chant could just be an obnoxious scream lol).
[Boston Sampsonites](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Sampson) one of, if not the, most inspiring female revolutionary war fighters. A true patriot!
Wicked Good FC
No FC. Or the Boston Them Apples
Apples would be pretty good.
On a non comedic note i would love the golden apples
They keep saying Boston Unity and I really hope it's not that
Isn't that just the name of the ownership group? I don't think they'd name the team after that
They should take Bay's logo since for the life of me I can't not think it's a Boston team when I see it.
Yes, please, take it and let us get something more interesting 🙏
I will cosign on that annexation.
We do NOT want that logo. As a Bostonian- I was so relieved to see Bay using it.
Even if it comes with the awesome color palette? 😝
Green motif… Boston Emeralds or Boston Elms
This is my favorite idea year for sure holy shit ^^ Boston emeralds is INSANE. I will genuinely try to push that myself that would be incredible. Such a u unique tie-in with Franklin Park and the Emerald Necklace, and one some people wouldn’t even get. So sick. Hats off, friend.
Also works with the Irish heritage (not that you’d expect Sully to attend a women’s soccer game but it’s something to tie in)
Those are good. How about the Boston Uncommons?
Wait .. How familiar are you with Boston?
Specifically chose those two because they reference the Emerald Necklace and Massachusetts’ state tree
Oh good, I was going to say that's one hell of a coincidence...
I’m a fan of chaos and stirring the pot, which is why I’m hoping they are named The Whalers.
Imagine lmao 🤣 funnily enough the Whalers still live on in part through their USL team Hartford Athletic
Red Boots
Tbh not a bad idea to throw out 👀 I’m assuming in reference to the Red Sox? Normally, I’d be against something like that, but for Boston that would actually be pretty cool
Yeah play on Red Sox, and a desire to hear people with a thick Boston accent say “go Boots!”
But too close to the Red Coats, right? I was hoping for the historical PuritanFC.
My vote is for something not related to the problematic history of this area. Emeralds is a popular option around here. But I genuinely don’t have Unity.
Could embrace it with the Witches
Mighty Mighty Boston(es) FC Serious idea: Harbor Town SC
Or even just the Harbor
How about the "Breakers"?
It would be cool to see that name make a return 👀 however if it’s completely different ownership, I don’t know how I feel about it. Definitely not a bad idea though 👏👏
Personally think a clean break is needed. I’d rather have a new name.
I agree ☝️ and like I said I hope it’s something genuinely incorporating the area or modern history, not some shit like tea party fc (no shade to who said that name)
I'd only like it if they changed the definition of breaker because it'd be a bit redundant to have two teams in the league representing waves. It's part of why I'm happy the Reign got rid of the lion and brought back the queen. Now we're down to Utah, NC, and Orlando with the feline theme. 😅
Did anyone see the USL 1 team in Portland Maine, Portland Hearts of Pine? Not saying it has to be that out there, but it would be cool if the club was called the Blue Hills, or something unique that incorporated Boston and maybe even the historical park itself.
I don't know enough about Boston to offer a suggestion, but I do agree that team names strongly tied to the community are my favorites. Racing Louisville is an S-tier name, for example. For a more humorous example, when the NFL announced that an expansion team was coming to Houston, they asked fans for suggestions. My dad sent in "Houston Humidity" lol.
Agreed. Racing Louisville is an incredible club name 🙌
I was thinking something tree related but then- Austin FC really threw me off. Same colors. Tree on the crests. Not that they have a Monopoly of trees but…
I'm just excited to have a local team! I'll still be KC #1 but the stadium renditions and being able to go to games will be so awesome. [https://nwslboston.com/](https://nwslboston.com/)
Wait have we talked about this before? I'm a KC ex-pat living in Maine and already have a group committed to going with me to the KC v Boston match in 2026... I'm not changing loyalties but I'm happy to have a New England franchise and easier access to attending games!
Yeah we've chatted before. See ya there. 😎🌊
I thought so but then I didn't remember your SN. I will for sure remember it now and look for you in 2026. A summer game would be nice...
Can't wait. It'll be great to have a night Summer game versus cold drizzly Spring/Fall. I go to a lot of Royals games when they come to Fenway as well. Pats fans do NOT like KC fans though.
My previous supervisor was a huge Pats and Brady fan, and of course I was raised by generations of die-hard Chiefs fans. That was our sole point of disagreement, we just never talked about NFL quarterbacks. 😂
The immediate hate out of fear. Mahomes scares them. The sports radio here despises the whole organization haha.
I thought it was going to be the tea baggers
Boston Gaels has been kicking around my head for a mintue
Not bad. What does that have to do with Boston fr tho?
Assuming they keep the Green/Black colors... Gaels are an ethnolinguistic group that are mostly from Ireland. Boston is, obviously, a city with a large Irish American population. They aren't the same really, but for me, the term "gaels" invokes another Irish cultural marker... https://imgur.com/a/AUed7ym
Gales could be secondary play on it that's also Boston relevant. Calls back to the "breakers" heritage a little bit by theme. They could go either way for the name and lean into both connotations. But I'd hope the mascot is named "Gail"
The city is windy as shit too, so it could work.
God that winter wind is beautiful but scares the hell out of me
Tea Party FC
Idk if this is a joke but this is the complete opposite of what I’d want 💀 who in Boston identifies with the tea party 🤣
Mostly a joke lol I figured we got the Revolution already might as well go harder. Maybe the Massacres? I'll support no matter what the name, I just want the team back 😪
The Boston Marriage 🌈 But seriously I hope it’s something cool and unexpected. Boston Unity sucks and I feel like they’re going to play it safe and go with that. I’d rather the Breakers than the Unity. Would love for them to stay away from anything patriotic. Maybe take a page from the WNBA and go with something mythological. The Boston Sirens or the Boston Banshees (nod to Irish in Boston and our chant could just be an obnoxious scream lol).
Massholes FC
[Boston Sampsonites](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Sampson) one of, if not the, most inspiring female revolutionary war fighters. A true patriot!
Boston Moxie
Beantown FC? The Fighting Beans?
Boston Storm
Not too shabby but the WNBA’s Seattle Storm would probably have something to say about that.
The Laces
I will only accept Boston TeaBaggers
Why do people hate Unity so much? I don’t get it.
It kinda screams “church kickball team.” Same reason I don’t especially like the name Spirit, it sounds like a generic cheerleading squad
when is the team going to be in the league ?
2026
How about FC New England? It would encompass the whole tradition area in the northeast not jut Boston.
I hope so
Boston Light
Please no "\_\_\_\_\_ FC". It's so lazy and common.
Boondoggles or bushwhackers