Still not convincing using examples of other programs in other states, seems like a weird way to compare. Unless that team claims outright to be 'just as good' as the original, whatever that means, why is it relevant to say because they are an expansion team its probably lipstick on a pig? Never heard of them either, but are they proclaiming to be as good as another team in that org? Are they not allowed to be good on their own merits? Every program you mention was at one point, brand new. I hope they make it.
Seems like a very good way to compare. Gave multiple examples of other franchise teams that are nowhere near the level of the original team. There has not been one franchise team that has lived up to the expectations of the original team. Here are a few more examples, Texas Glory teams out of Illinois/Iowa area, all the Texas Bombers teams that are popping up across the country. We just had a Birmingham Thunderbolts team pop up in Illinois. Not one of them is even remotely close to the original.
In general the only thing that changes is the teams jersey, and the dues go up.
Proceed with caution.