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Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale
Granted I know very little about soccer, but I'm kind of shocked that "Cavalry" is so maligned. I thought it was sweet, especially given where they play. Am I mental?  |
I like it, it's just a little cheesy for me. The horse analogy is cool because of the venue, there is a little bit of historical appeal, and it is a bit of a homonym. That said, I think that it sounds forced and kinda Micky Mouse. Likewise, (and this is a completely personal view), I don't like the military theme. Mostly because the history of the Cavalry in southern Alberta is complicated one, with many historical actions that should not be celebrated, especially those that revolve around violence towards the Blackfoot after treaty.
That said, the name of the team is pretty low on my list of concerns when cheering, and I am happy to be a seasons ticket holder and to say that I am a Cavalry FC fan.