Q and A Review

(Photo courtesy of Christopher Dobens)

UPDATE - YOU CAN WATCH THE Q and A HERE: http://www.youtube.com/user/NYCCosmosBBAO?feature=mhum

In what was a great night, The New York Cosmos answered questions from supporters on a cold and wet spring evening.

A special thanks goes out to The New York Cosmos, Legends bar and all the fans that came out and asked fantastic questions. There were so many questions on site that we could not even open the mailbag.

While many of our members were working the event and could not really get much in terms of a proper report, we wanted to throw some bullet points on what was covered. We will add links to reports as they come out as well. We will add photos later this evening.

• Working with city on various locations (Bronx, Queens, Randalls Island)
• Soil samples and testing have been going on for a while. 
• A lot of the plans were started 8 years ago and they are re opening those plans
• They have hired architects and have some stadium designs.
• Designs include a "kop" like end for supporters
• They have met with Wilpons and shared the vision, although its up to the Wilpons to join aboard if they wish.
• Met with DOT and MTA about stadium (This is actually an interesting point, hopefully will have more on this later)
• Dream of coming 20th MLS team but the Cosmos are not going anywhere if they dont get 20. They will keep the academy and keep knocking on the MLS door.
• Goal is to start in their own stadium in 2013.
• Cosmos looking at a 40K seat stadium.
• Cosmos discuss less luxury boxes and more seats for supporters
• Will meet with Borough Boys once a month to discuss the fans concerns.
• Strong focus on academy.
• The job of academy is to prepare for professional career
• Academy will encourage players to continue education
• Academy is free
• 4-3-3 is the system of choice
• Cosmos working on PDL team for this year (More details to come)
• Presented Borough Boys with a gift "Pele" banner.

Review Articles
Bleacher Report: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/644002-borough-boys-sc-host-successful-qa-with-the-new-york-cosmos-front-office

Totalfootblog: http://totalfootblog.com/2011/03/24/drinks-with-the-new-york-cosmos/