There’s something really important in a team name and we appreciate when a name has that magic touch. It brings you together. It makes you laugh. Inspires us. Strikes fear into your opponents.

Or it simply lets them know you’re really just here to have fun and grab some drinks after the game.

So we want to bring in 2024 right with a little dose of fun so we’re sharing our TOP 10 team names of 2023!

If you see your team name on the list, don’t forget to give us a shout out on Instagram and we’ll give you a shout back!

And if you don’t and feel like you got snubbed, let us know why!

The List

#10 FC Koala Tea

We love a good pun at NYC Footy, and so we’re kicking off this list with a “quality” effort. The only thing preventing it from placing higher was our dislike of actual tea (that’s not true).

#9 Haaland Back Girls (Honorable Mention: Haaland Oats)

A good Haaland pun is always welcome here and it’s a standout in a category (player puns) with a lot of strong contenders. They did lose a few points for Haaland being injured.

#8 Run Like The Winded

We love this name and just want you to know that we see you and feel the same way.

#7 ABCDE FC (Honorable Mention: KFC)

Unpretentious, funny, simple. A true classic.

#6 Are Ya Winnin Son?

Brilliant. The only reason it wasn’t placed higher is it may be lost on those who don’t spend their days living on Reddit.

#5 Wambach To The Future

Exceptional pun and our highest ranked player pun team. Way to go!

#4 Hot Sauce White Sauce FC

If you don’t know you’ve never been to a Halal truck and we simply can’t help you.

#3 The Other Secret Team (Honorable Mention: The Other Other Secret Team)

We love a good running joke. Especially since we can’t find hide nor tail of any Secret Team… well played.

#2 Exceptional Women, Average Men

Year over year probably the best co-ed rec league name (for any sport really) you’re likely to find.

#1 Shinguardian LeviosA (Honorable Mention: Shinguardians of the Galaxy)

Rules. Puns. Harry Potter. What’s not to like about this name. So congratulations to the captain of this team for taking home Footy’s 2023 team name championship! Not me. Not Hermoine. You!

Hopefully this spurs a little creativity and inspiration from everyone to try and find the best team name of 2024!