New York Cosmos

The day I met a teenage Pelé, ‘the greatest advertisement Brazil ever had’

A retired businessman recalls the time when, in 1958, the then-17-year-old World Cup footballer practised at his school

Andrew Downie in São Paulo

30, Dec, 2022 @1:03 AM

Rocco Commisso offers $500m investment to fund NASL

The owner of the New York Cosmos has offered to put half a billion dollars into the North American Soccer League over the next 10 years

Graham Parker

30, Apr, 2018 @11:45 AM

How Pelé lit up soccer in America and left a legacy fit for a king

Forty years ago this Sunday, more than 75,000 packed into Giants Stadium to see O Rei finish a glittering Cosmos career that helped ignite America’s soccer boom

Michael Lewis

30, Sep, 2017 @10:00 AM

I tried out for the New York Cosmos. Would I make the grade? | Adam Gabbatt

When Pele’s old club announced they were holding open tryouts, I, a 31-year-old journalist with no professional football experience, dared to dream

Adam Gabbatt in New York

30, Mar, 2017 @9:00 AM

Are the New York Cosmos dead again, or waiting for another resurrection?

The club that brought Pelé and Raúl to America have shed their staff and players. So why does their chairman insist the team has a future?

Dave Martinez in New York

13, Dec, 2016 @9:00 AM

Messi, Lahm and ... Sidwell? How much would Pelé's New York Cosmos cost today?

In the 1970s, the Cosmos created a team of stars, including Franz Beckenbauer and Carlos Alberto – and an equivalent team today would set you back plenty

Beau Dure

28, Nov, 2016 @10:00 AM

Handcuffs, pitch invasions and fame: life as Pelé's bodyguard in the 70s

Pedro Garay only stood 5ft 6in but he protected the world’s greatest player during his whirlwind career with the New York Cosmos

Michael Lewis

14, Nov, 2016 @10:00 AM

The deep turmoil of NASL: dark times for US soccer's wild child

As the New York Cosmos prepare to take on Indy Eleven in Sunday’s final, one NASL owner is set to take legal action alleging ties to ‘dirty money’ – another blow to a league that has suffered more than its fair share of problems

Matthew Hall

11, Nov, 2016 @11:00 AM

New York Cosmos bid farewell to Raúl with NASL title victory

The New York Cosmos trophy case is now even more crowded. Not that they’re complaining

Bryan Armen Graham in Hempstead, New York

16, Nov, 2015 @8:31 AM

Raúl calls time on a career defined by conviction, courage and being Real deal | Sid Lowe

The Spaniard will retire after playing in Sunday’s NASL final for New York Comos – 21-years after making his debut for Real Madrid and becoming one of his country’s most decorated and celebrated players

Sid Lowe

13, Nov, 2015 @10:58 AM

Spain and Real Madrid icon Raúl to retire at end of season

Bryan Armen Graham: The longtime Spanish captain has announced he will retire at the end of the season, marking the end of an unforgettable 21-year professional career

Bryan Armen Graham in New York

15, Oct, 2015 @7:44 PM