The designation "the Eagles" typically refers to the Philadelphia Eagles, a prominent professional American football franchise competing in the National Football League. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the team plays its home games at Lincoln Financial Field and commands a massive, highly loyal national fan base. In association football, the moniker is also widely used by fans and media to describe several professional clubs featuring eagles in their heritage, most notably English Premier League side Crystal Palace and Portuguese powerhouse S.L. Benfica.