Minnesota Thunder - last updated on 1 April 2008
(Courtesy of Johnny Beaufays)
Club name: Minnesota Thunder
Foundation: 1990
City: St Paul, Minnesota
Colours: Navy blue and white
Website: www.mnthunder.com
Honours:
A-League - 1 (1999)
Rocky Mountain Cup - 1 (2005)
A bit of history:
The Minnesota Thunder is a professional men's soccer team based out of St Paul, Minnesota. In 2006 the Thunder competed in the USL First Division and the U.S. Open Cup.
The club was founded in 1990 as an amateur American men's soccer team. It became a professional team in 1994 joining the United Soccer Leagues; it currently plays in the 12-team First Division. The Thunder won the 1999 A-League championship, but lost in the finals in 1998, 2000 and 2003.
The current Thunder badge incorporates the logo of a capital 'T' and an active soccer ball on a shield reading "Minnesota Thunder". When on the team uniform, it also is adorned atop by a gold star commemorating the 1999 championship season.
The initial Thunder crest was a soccer ball with a thunderbolt crossing it followed by the text "Minnesota Thunder."
When the team became a professional organization, a new logo was created, consisting of an image of the state of Minnesota background with a soccer ball and thunderbolt imposed upon it.
In 2002, the Thunder undertook a marketing re-branding endeavor, where a new logo was created consisting of a soccer ball with movement lines and a T below the words of team's name.
In 2006, a new navy and gold "shield" logo was adopted. A new logo using the colors of navy blue, light blue, and silver was unveiled for the 2008 season.
Club crests: (roll on the crest to get more informations)
Minnesota Thunder -
Founded in 1990
