Former LA Galaxy midfielder Rafael Garcia scored straight off the kickoff, beating the Brooklyn Italians keeper from the midfield circle in the 83rd minute, seconds after they conceded thetying goal in their NPSL match. Garcia’s goal, his second of the game, gave the Cosmos B a 2-1 win and revenge for their loss to the […]
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What They're Saying: Rocco Commisso
“I can’t disclose that. But there’s a second part. The lawsuits continue, and no one gets me to shut my mouth. I will do all I can to represent all the shareholders in United StatesSoccer.” — New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso on what will happen if U.S. Soccer doesn’t meet the conditions for a […]
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Three former Cosmos join NPSL team
Cosmos B, the team the New York Cosmos have entered in the NPSL since 2015, signed former U.S. U-17 national team defender Alexis Velela, joining former Cosmos Daniel Szetela andBledi Bardic to play under head coach Carlos Mendes, the former Cosmos captain. Cosmos B also signed defender Jonathan Borrajo, who hails from Szetela’s hometown ofClifton, […]
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MLS 2018: Timbers gear up for first season of 'Gio Ball'
The era of “Porterland” is over. It’s time for “Gio Ball.” In the same year the Rose City says farewell to its quirky TVcounterpart “Portlandia,” it is adjusting to its first coaching change since Caleb Porter took over prior to the 2013 campaign. In his five seasons, Porter won two WesternConference titles (2013, 2017) as […]
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Despite uncertainty, Jacksonville Armada signs four players for 2018
Uncertainty regarding Jacksonville Armada FC’s fate hasn’t shut down its preparations for this year. The team announced Wednesday it has signed four players — three of whomjoined up last season — to play in 2018. Coming back for their second seasons are J.C. Banks, Ciaran Kilduff, and Kalen Ryden; also returning is Derek Gebhard, amember […]
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MLS Moves: Flores is reunited with Savarese at Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers signed their first player new head coach Giovanni Savarese had at the New York Cosmos with the acquisition of Salvadoran midfielder Andres Flores. Photo courtesy of New York Cosmos TheTimbers also announced they signed Gambian defender Modou Jadama from the USL’s Tulsa Roughnecks and re-signed New Zealand international Bill Tuiloma. Flores, 27, […]
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Portland Timbers confirm 'intelligent, attack-minded' Savarese as new head coach
A week before Christmas the Portland Timbers organization and its fans received news to make their holidays bright. Former Venezuelan international and ex-Cosmos head coach GiovanniSavarese has been hired to take over the reins from Caleb Porter, who ended a successful five-year run when he resigned in November. Savarese, 46, played for three MLS teams […]
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Giovanni Savarese: 'It was the right time for a new challenge'
Reached by telephone Wednesday night, former Cosmos head coach Giovanni Savarese talked willingly and didn’t contradict reports of his pending hire by another team in another league. His departure from the NASLCosmos had been officially announced earlier in the day and he didn’t directly address negotiations to take over as head coach of the Portland […]
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Giovanni Savarese leaves the Cosmos
Giovanni Savarese, who has been linked to the Portland Timbers head coach position, has officially left the New York Cosmos, which he guided to three NASL titles and a runner-upfinish in the most recent season. Statement from Gio Savarese. — New York Cosmos(@NYCosmos) December 13, 2017 “Gio broke into professional coaching with our club andquickly […]
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NASL Playoffs: Cosmos return to third straight Soccer Bowl
The New York Cosmos head to their fourth NASL final in five years thanks to a PK shootout win over Miami FC following a scoreless tie in their semifinal. The Cosmos have a chance to make it threestraight titles when they meet the first-year club San Francisco Deltas, a 1-0 winner over North Carolina FC, […]