\u0027We feel it is important to make this change in response to the findings of our recent engagement and research,\u0027 a statement said
The team will be known as the EE Football Team and the Edmonton Football Team while a public engagement process is conducted for a new name.
Club president and CEO Chris Presson said he is hopeful the renaming process will be complete when the team returns to home turf at Commonwealth Stadium. If a modified season takes place this summer in a bubble format, Presson said a new team name won’t be finalized by that time and isn’t clear what jerseys would be worn.
Although the quest for a new name is in its early stages, Presson said the club plans to include Inuit communities in the decision and also involve fans.
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