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#AustinFC, announce a mascot on Halloween. We have some ideas
A thread
http://capitalcitysoccer.com/2019/02/26/fantastic-mascots-and-where-to-find-them-in-the-mls/
A thread
http://capitalcitysoccer.com/2019/02/26/fantastic-mascots-and-where-to-find-them-in-the-mls/
We know from front office comments that Austin FC ( https://www.austinfc.com/ ) will have a mascot.
Ultimately, you—the community and supporters—will have a big say in picking a mascot.
Ultimately, you—the community and supporters—will have a big say in picking a mascot.
As Austin FC builds awareness among adults through meetups at breweries and bars, I expect they’ll also begin to “grow the legend” among kids in our community. A youth academy is already going, but a mascot to reach an even younger audience makes perfect sense.
Why have a Mascot?
Two words: free hugs. Still not convinced? Here are five more reasons Austin FC should have a mascot:
Two words: free hugs. Still not convinced? Here are five more reasons Austin FC should have a mascot:
- Build team personality/spirit
- Engage young fans
- Entertain the crowd/create excitement
- Act as goodwill ambassador in the community
- Develop fan loyalty
- Engage young fans
- Entertain the crowd/create excitement
- Act as goodwill ambassador in the community
- Develop fan loyalty
Mascots in MLS
About 70% of MLS teams have a mascot. It’s a diverse group of googly-eyed creatures (and one human ( https://www.timbers.com/matchday/supporters/timber-joey)), with birds leading the pack.
About 70% of MLS teams have a mascot. It’s a diverse group of googly-eyed creatures (and one human ( https://www.timbers.com/matchday/supporters/timber-joey)), with birds leading the pack.
Seattle Sounders are the latest team to add a mascot—revealing Sammy ( https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/04/08/seattle-sounders-introduce-mascot-sammy-sounder) in 2019. In 2020, Colorado brought Rapid Man back from retirement, replacing its roster of four different mascots ( https://www.coloradorapids.com/content/test-mascot).
Not many recent MLS expansion teams have added mascots.
Mascots in Texas and Austin
We love our mascots in the Lone Star state. Both current Texas MLS teams, Houston Dynamo ( https://www.houstondynamo.com/ ) (Dynamo Diesel) and FC Dallas ( https://www.fcdallas.com/ ) (Tex Hooper), have well-established mascots.
We love our mascots in the Lone Star state. Both current Texas MLS teams, Houston Dynamo ( https://www.houstondynamo.com/ ) (Dynamo Diesel) and FC Dallas ( https://www.fcdallas.com/ ) (Tex Hooper), have well-established mascots.
In our own ATX, The University of Texas’ Bevo ( https://www.texasexes.org/about-us/history-and-traditions/truth-about-bevo) is one of the most recognizable college mascots in the country. We also have mascots repping other local professional sports teams:
- Austin Bold FC ( https://www.austinboldfc.com/ ) / N/A
- Austin Elite Rugby ( https://www.austineliterugby.com/ ) / Dozer
- Austin Spurs ( https://austin.gleague.nba.com/ ) / N/A
- Round Rock Express ( https://www.milb.com/round-rock ) / Spike
- Texas Stars ( http://www.texasstars.com/ ) / Ringo the Ringtail
- Austin Elite Rugby ( https://www.austineliterugby.com/ ) / Dozer
- Austin Spurs ( https://austin.gleague.nba.com/ ) / N/A
- Round Rock Express ( https://www.milb.com/round-rock ) / Spike
- Texas Stars ( http://www.texasstars.com/ ) / Ringo the Ringtail
Ideas for an Austin FC Mascot
So come on Austin, think of a mascot for the team. To get those creative juices flowing, here are a few of our ideas:
- Nutmeg the Squirrel
- Knotty by Nature
- Hoooo-ligan the Owl
- Woody the Golden-Cheeked Warbler
So come on Austin, think of a mascot for the team. To get those creative juices flowing, here are a few of our ideas:
- Nutmeg the Squirrel
- Knotty by Nature
- Hoooo-ligan the Owl
- Woody the Golden-Cheeked Warbler
This thread can be read here: http://capitalcitysoccer.com/2019/02/26/fantastic-mascots-and-where-to-find-them-in-the-mls/
