We are proud that our first name will be “Chicago”, the greatest city in the world. We would like our team name to reflect the history, character and culture of the city. With that in mind, we have nominated ten names that have connections to Chicago as described below:
Chicago 1871 - The year of the Great Chicago Fire, which is memorialized with a red star on the city flag.
Chicago Blues - In honor of Chicago’s blues music and the proposed jersey color.
Chicago Massacre - In honor of the Fort Dearborn Massacre, which is memorialized with the 1st six pointed red star on the city flag.
Chicago Progress - In honor of the Century of Progress World’s Fair, which is represented on the City of Chicago’s flag with a red star.
Chicago Red Stars - In honor of the four red stars on the City of Chicago’s Municipal Flag, which represent the city’s four greatest events – the two referenced above and the 1893 and 1933 World’s Fairs. On the city flag, each of the 24 star points also has meaning representing significant aspects of the city’s culture and history. Mayor Daley has said the city would add a fifth star if Chicago hosts the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Chicago Riot - In honor of Chicago’s famous civil unrests – including the Chicago Lager Beer Riots of 1855, the Haymarket Square Riot of 1886 and the Grant Park Democratic National Convention Riot in 1968. While polarizing at the time, they all led to a better place to live for all Chicagoans and reflect (though exaggerated) the passion and spirit expected from our players and fans.
Chicago Stinking Onions - Chicago is named for the Potawatami word for stinking onions – Checagou.
Chicago Towers - In honor of Chicago’s famous skyscrapers including the nation’s tallest building, the Sears Tower.
Chicago Union - In honor of Chicago’s Union Stockyards, Union Station, support of the Union Army in the Civil War, strong history of labor unions and the soccer community uniting around the team.
Chicago Wind - In honor of Chicago’s most famous nickname, the Windy City.