New York Cosmos

New York Cosmos

When Pele ruled soccer in the US with the New York Cosmos When Pele ruled soccer in the US with the New York Cosmos

As soon as Pele joined the New York Cosmos on June 11, 1975, soccer in the USA -- long considered a lesser sport -- would never be the same again.

Pele turns 80: Brazil great's most iconic images, amazing stats and a brand new song! Pele turns 80: Brazil great's most iconic images, amazing stats and a brand new song!

To mark his special day, ESPN Brasil and Getty Images prepared a selection of 12 historical photos of "O Rei" ("The King").

Sources: Cosmos chief close to Fiorentina deal Sources: Cosmos chief close to Fiorentina deal

New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso is close to completing a deal to buy Serie A club Fiorentina for around $150m, according to ESPN FC sources.

NASL holdovers Cosmos, Miami FC, Armada cleared for U.S. Open Cup NASL holdovers Cosmos, Miami FC, Armada cleared for U.S. Open Cup

The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced that New York Cosmos B, Jacksonville Armada FC and Miami FC 2 can take part in the U.S. Open Cup.

New York Cosmos owner hits out at U.S. Soccer amid NASL troubles New York Cosmos owner hits out at U.S. Soccer amid NASL troubles

New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso hit out at U.S. Soccer, its relationship with SUM, North Carolina FC owner Steve Malik, and the USL.

San Francisco Deltas defeat New York Cosmos to win NASL title San Francisco Deltas defeat New York Cosmos to win NASL title

North American Soccer League

NASL contends MLS's SUM tried to buy and 'terminate' New York Cosmos NASL contends MLS's SUM tried to buy and 'terminate' New York Cosmos

The North American Soccer League has filed its latest response in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Pele: Clubs in Europe, Japan and Mexico wanted me after retirement Pele: Clubs in Europe, Japan and Mexico wanted me after retirement

Brazil legend Pele has revealed he received offers from Europe, Japan and Mexico following his 1977 retirement with the New York Cosmos.

New York Cosmos' Emmanuel Ledesma scores Cantona-style goal New York Cosmos' Emmanuel Ledesma scores Cantona-style goal

Emmanuel Ledesma's debut goal for New York Cosmos has been voted the club's goal of the month for April.

Amauri to stay in NASL for second season with New York Cosmos Amauri to stay in NASL for second season with New York Cosmos

Former Serie A striker Amauri has changed NASL teams, leaving the Fort Lauderdale Strikers for the New York Cosmos.

NASL Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Miami FC 16 +11 33
2 San Francisco Del.. 16 +9 28
3 North Carolina FC 16 +10 24
4 New York Cosmos 16 +4 21
5 Jacksonville Arma.. 16 -1 19
6 Puerto Rico FC 16 -10 16
7 FC Edmonton 16 -7 14
8 Indy Eleven 16 -16 13
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
18 Emmanuel Ledes.. 5 8 0
17 Ayoze Garcia P.. 3 11 0
16 Juan Guerra 2 13 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
2 Ryan Richter 0 15 1
14 Danny Szetela 0 14 1
16 Juan Guerra 0 13 2