Cosmos Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
The Cosmos are back! We're keeping tags on all transfer news and rumors as the club builds a USL League One team from the ground up.
Michael Battista
Michael Battista is a New Jersey-based writer who covers the Tri-State Soccer Scene. His work appears in US Soccer, TheCup.US, and Protagonist Soccer. He was the NASL's last intern.
4 Takeaways from 2026 Cosmos schedule
The Cosmos will open the 2026 season at home when they host Portland Hearts of Pine at Hinchcliffe Stadium on March 14.
Cosmos launch 2026 primary kit
The Cosmos are back, and so is that green shirt: The 2026 jersey by Capelli is an update on the classic color scheme and logo.
2026 US Open Cup: Fewer teams, shorter format
New York City FC and Red Bull New York are among 16 MLS teams that will play in the 2026 US Open Cup. But just 17 USLC teams will participate, down from 24 in 2025, as the tournament shrinks to make room for the FIFA World Cup.
San Diego 1-3 Vancouver: 4 Thoughts
Brian White led Vancouver Whitecaps to an upset win over a young and inexperienced San Diego FC. Next up is Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the MLS Cup Final.
Opinion: Holding the NWSL Championship at a neutral site is short-sighted
Gotham FC and Washington Spirit playing tomorrow's final in Silicon Valley is just ridiculous: It's time for the league to hold the title-deciding game at the home of the higher-seeded team.
Two Wins Away: Local amateur teams enter Third Qualifying Round this weekend
Open Cup Digest #21: US Open Cup qualifying marches on with four games this weekend featuring seven amateur teams from New York and New Jersey.
Denied: Protest over goal scored through side netting rejected by US Soccer
The governing body ruled against Doxa FCW's protest of a goal seemingly scored through the side netting, stating that the referee's decisions "are final" and cannot be overturned by video evidence.
Mind the Gap: Goal scored through side netting in local Open Cup Qualifier
Doxa FCW are officially protesting a 2-1 loss to Lansdowne Yonkers FC in Sunday's US Open Cup Qualifier after a ball that seemingly went out of bounds and through the side netting was called a goal.
NeverEnding Story: Nashville's first trophy, amateurs keep dreaming
Open Cup Digest #20: Just as the 2025 tournament comes to an end the 2026 edition is heating up as teams from New York and New Jersey play qualifiers this weekend.
Hartford Athletic win USL Jägermeister Cup over Sacramento
Hartford Athletic beat Sacramento Republic 1-0 to lift the Jägermeister Cup in an upset win on the road.
Red Bulls fans verbally abuse player following Hudson River Derby loss
Members of Torcida 96 allegedly directed slurs at Red Bull players and fans. Here’s a timeline of what we believe happened, including video of the confrontation.
Oppo Research: 5 Things about New York Red Bulls
The Red Bulls have two legit stars in Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Emil Forsberg, but a lack of depth has them languishing in 10th Place and on track to miss the playoffs for the first time in 15 years.
Local amateurs draw opponents in US Open Cup Second Qualifying Round
A healthy 15 clubs from New York and New Jersey will compete in the next qualifying round to be held in October, and two of the matches will take place in New York City.
Trophy Hunting: The 2025 US Open Cup semis begin today
Open Cup Digest #19: The semifinals arrive. It's a clash between Eastern Conference powerhouses Nashville and Philadelphia today, and Western Conference frenemies Austin and Minnesota tomorrow.
Cosmos name Davide Corti head coach ahead of 2026 season
Just the 9th head coach in Cosmos club history, the 53-year-old joins after stints at AC Milan Women and UC Sampdoria Women in Serie A Femminile.