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National Champs vs Wooden Spoon Winners: US Open Cup returns with three New York City area matches
Lower-League Soccer

National Champs vs Wooden Spoon Winners: US Open Cup returns with three New York City area matches

The US Open Cup is back, baby! Today and tomorrow will see FC Motown play Hartford Athletic, SC Vistula Garfield play One Knoxville SC, and Westchester SC play...

,   and  Michael Battista
March 18, 2026
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Cosmos return, lose 3-1 to Portland at home
Cosmos

Cosmos return, lose 3-1 to Portland at home

The Cosmos made their USL League One debut in front of more than 4,000 fans at Hinchliffe Stadium: The mood was good despite losing to Portland Hearts of...

,   and  Michael Battista
March 15, 2026
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Cosmos Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors
Cosmos

Cosmos Transfer Tracker: All 2026 news and rumors

We can confirm that center back Marcelo Lage departed the Cosmos after signing with the club in mid-December.

,   and  Michael Battista
March 12, 2026
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Cosmos beat FC Motown in friendly, first game in front of fans
Cosmos

Cosmos beat FC Motown in friendly, first game in front of fans

The Cosmos friendly at Hinchcliffe Stadium was the first time the club played in front of fans since 2017 (2018? 2019?) as they prepare for the 2026 USL...

,   and  Michael Battista
March 1, 2026
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Cosmos mini-ticket plans start at $50 for four games
Cosmos

Cosmos mini-ticket plans start at $50 for four games

Pick a Plan ticket packages from the Cosmos start at $16.68 per ticket, and include the home opener vs Portland Hearts of Pine on March 7 for free:...

,   and  Michael Battista
February 7, 2026
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Cosmos launch 2026 away kit
Cosmos

Cosmos launch 2026 away kit

The midnight-blue shirt was introduced via community photo shoots at a bodega and a brew pub in North Jersey, close to the new home of the Cosmos at...

,   and  Michael Battista
February 1, 2026
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USL Premier to launch in 2028, will bring pro/rel to top-flight soccer
Tri-State Soccer Scene

USL Premier to launch in 2028, will bring pro/rel to top-flight soccer

The sanctioned Division I league will compete at the same level as MLS, and will complete the USL's three-tier soccer pyramid: It will be the first time the...

,   and  Michael Battista
January 28, 2026
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It Begins Again: 2026 US Open Cup First Round pairings announced
Tri-State Soccer Scene

It Begins Again: 2026 US Open Cup First Round pairings announced

March's opening round of games includes six teams, four amateur and two professional, from the Tri-State Area.

,   and  Michael Battista
January 27, 2026
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Cosmos 2026 kits leaked?
Cosmos

Cosmos 2026 kits leaked?

I spy with my little eye: What looks to be the Cosmos second and third kits in a now-deleted Instagram post.

,   and  Michael Battista
January 25, 2026
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Rocco Commisso, former New York Cosmos owner, dead at 76
Cosmos

Rocco Commisso, former New York Cosmos owner, dead at 76

A look at Rocco B. Commisso, the Italian billionaire who played striker for Columbia University, revived the New York Cosmos, battled US Soccer, and bought ACF Fiorentina in...

,   and  Michael Battista
January 17, 2026
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4 Takeaways from 2026 Cosmos schedule
Cosmos

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.

,   and  Michael Battista
December 17, 2025
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Cosmos launch 2026 primary kit
Cosmos

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.

,   and  Michael Battista
December 12, 2025
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2026 US Open Cup: Fewer teams, shorter format
Lower-League Soccer

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...

,   and  Michael Battista
December 4, 2025
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San Diego 1-3 Vancouver: 4 Thoughts
Instant Reaction

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...

,   and  Michael Battista
November 30, 2025
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Opinion: Holding the NWSL Championship at a neutral site is short-sighted
Analysis + Opinion

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...

,   and  Michael Battista
November 21, 2025
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Two Wins Away: Local amateur teams enter Third Qualifying Round this weekend
Lower-League Soccer

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.

,   and  Michael Battista
October 31, 2025
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