6-8 MONTHS NOW

Don Garber was just speaking at halftime of the Major League Soccer playoff game between Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas and the topic of the Cosmos came up once again.

He speaks about the Cosmos ownership and the job they have done - some of his quotes

"We want to see a 20th team and we want to see that in New York"


"The Cosmos have relaunced that brand and have done a great job"


"Maybe its them, maybe its someone else, we hope to get something done in the next 6-8 months quite frankly"


He once again talks about needing a stadium but the time-line for getting something done has gone from 12 months to 6-8 now.

There are still a lot of questions the fans have but it seems like things are moving. Have to keep those fingers crossed that this works out!

Chinaglia back to the Cosmos

Press Release from the New York Cosmos.


October 26, 2010 (New York, NY) - The New York Cosmos today announced that Giorgio Chinaglia - four-time NASL champion and former striker for the world-renowned club - has signed on as its International Ambassador.

Chinaglia's role will comprise mainly of global appearances, speaking engagements and participation in key product initiatives. There will also be integration with his radio show "The Football Show" (Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 125, Weekdays 7-9am EST).

Chinaglia retired from The New York Cosmos in 1983 as the NASL's all-time leading scorer with 243 goals. In 2000, he was inducted into the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame.

"It is important for us to respect the heritage of The New York Cosmos and Giorgio has been a big part of the club’s history. We are honored to have a true legend endorse our vision during this exciting new era,” says Terry
Byrne, Director of Soccer, The New York Cosmos.

"It was over 30 years ago when I first came to this club. To see it come back for our loyal fans of the past, as well as for the next generation of fans, is very exciting to me. The New York Cosmos name resonates all over
the world and I look forward to being involved to bring back the excitement of American soccer," says Giorgio Chinaglia.

BYRNE - FINANCING FOR STADIUM IS IN PLACE

Another exciting development today, which can be found at Northjersey.com is that Terry Byrne, Director of Soccer for the New York Cosmos, says that financing for a stadium is in place.

The story also talks of the Wilpons being another candidate to land the team but we at Thisiscosmoscountry.com have stated before that the groups are working together. Not against each other.

Here are some quotes from the article:


"Ultimately, the process will take as long as necessary to get an agreement to build a soccer-specific stadium. MLS officials are known to favor Queens as the franchise’s home, and it would make sense to build something in the Willets Point area, close to Citi Field. Cosmos director of soccer Terry Byrne said the club has the financing in place to build a stadium."

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"Our intent is to be the 20th team in MLS," Byrne said. "We’ve had several meetings with Mr. Garber and progressed very positively."
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Click here for the whole story at www.northjersey.com


There are a lot of people against a second New York City club and want to see a team elsewhere, but lets face facts all. If the financing is in place for a stadium, its all a formality now.

GOAL.COM INTERVIEW WITH RICK PARRY

Goal.com has done an exclusive with Rick Parry, the non executive board member of the New York Cosmos. Seems that Rick is very happy with the commitment to the youth development that the Cosmos have shown.


“The development of young players is dear to my heart,” he said. “The strong commitment that The New York Cosmos have made to invest in youth development played a big factor in my decision.”

Parry also talks about how crucial the development will be if the team does get granted the 20th MLS franchise.

ONCE AGAIN - NYC 12 MONTHS AWAY?

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber once again said NYC is the focus for the 20th expansion spot and again says it could be a done deal within the next 12 months!


“Our focus on the 20th expansion team is going in full swing," Garber said. "We’re having discussions with a number of different ownerships groups in New York and hope to continue to make progress in those discussions. We’d like that team to be in the NY metro area. … We hope in the next 12 months to finalize that.”


Keeps looking better and better!

COSMOS PRODUCT LAUNCH & PELE'S BIRTHDAY

Come on down this weekend and celebrate PELE's birthday.

Preview of Pele in FourFourTwo

Cosmos in contract with Umbro

The Cosmos brand makes the cover of one of England's top Soccer magazines, four four two. They will be marketing kits and other paraphernalia under a contract with Umbro. This of course begs the question "what about the exclusive Adidas contract with MLS?" 


Nevertheless, we wouldn't expect that shirt deals would be the difference between the Cosmos becoming the NYC MLS team or not. Time will tell. 


The UK edition of the magazine will be on sale October 4th, and available in the US sometime in November. The jerseys will be available in December for $75 

Chat with Gio

We recently were able to have a short little chat with Giovanni Savarese, the Director of Cosmos Academy East. The questions, which were asked by followers of the Borough Boys, focused on his new role with the academy and its future direction.

COSMOS ACADEMY PLAYERS INVITED TO U-17 PROGRAM

The U.S. Under 17 Men's National Team Residencey Program roster was set for the fall 2010 semester and on the list of 40 players were three from the Cosmos Academy.

Midfielders Esteban Rodriguez and Marco Delgado from Cosmos Academy West in California and Forward Alex Muyl from Cosmos Academy East in New York will participate in the full-time residency program in Bradenton, FLA which includes training under Coach Cabrera as well as classes at a nearby school.

Good luck to the Cosmos boys as they hopefully make enough of an impression to get called to next years CONCACAF U-17 championship.