New York Cosmos

The New York Cosmos (1971-1985) was a franchise in the North American Soccer League. It was one of the stronger NASL franchises, both athletically and financially. In its later years it became somewhat renowned for signing the great Brazilian player Pelé, who though at this point well past his prime, was nonetheless one of the team's, and the league's, top gate draws during his tenure with the Cosmos. The NASL folded after the 1984 season, but the Cosmos attempted to operate as an independent team in 1985 before they folded.

Related Topics:
New York - 1971 - 1985 - North American Soccer League - Brazil - Pelé

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The team was known simply as Cosmos from 1977 to 1978. Famous players to play for the club include Carlos Alberto, Franz Beckenbauer, Vladislav Bogicevic, Giorgio Chinaglia, Rick Davis, Andranik Eskandarian, Johan Neeskens, Pelé, Werner Roth, and Jomo Sono.

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1977 - 1978 - Carlos Alberto - Franz Beckenbauer - Vladislav Bogicevic - Giorgio Chinaglia - Rick Davis - Andranik Eskandarian - Johan Neeskens - Werner Roth - Jomo Sono

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The team was also a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League during the 1984-85 season, but withdrew after 33 games due to low attendance.

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Due to the popularity of the team and the automatic association of the team with soccer with many non-soccer fans in the U.S., there are rumors that the name would be revived in Major League Soccer if a second franchise is awarded to New York (after the charter member MetroStars).

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Soccer - Major League Soccer - New York - MetroStars

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