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The legendary El Capitán, Carlos Alberto Torres, was in New York City to visit with the Cosmos coaching staff as they prepare for their return to the North American Soccer League.  The Cosmos return to the playing field for the first time in nearly 30 years on Aug. 3 at Hofstra University's Shuart Stadium when they face their old rivals, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Go to nycosmos.com/tickets to learn more. 

One tryout in each borough gives fans chance for trial with the Cosmos The New York Cosmos announced today that the club will hold five open tryouts for soccer players. Each tryout will commence in a different borough of New York City, open to anyone 16 years of age or older. The Cosmos coaching staff will select at least one participant from each tryout to join the team for a preseason trial.

The New York Cosmos and the beautiful game are taking over Long Island. With the 31st Annual Long Island Junior Soccer League Convention taking place in Melville over the weekend of March 9-10, coaches, kids and fans from all over Nassau and Suffolk counties are expected to flock to the Huntington Hilton.

After successful combine, team inks pair of young forwards The New York Cosmos announced today that two players have signed contracts for the upcoming season. Peri Marosevic and Henry Lopez agreed to deals after impressing staff on Long Island during the team’s inaugural combine, which featured over 200 participants.

The New York Cosmos hosted a player combine at Hofstra University. Cosmos head coach Giovanni Savarese, along with assistant coaches Carlos Llamosa, Alecko Eskandarian and Memo Valencia were present to assess over 200 players in attendance. "It was a great day to see a lot of players," said Savarese. “The turnout was excellent. I think that we will definitely be able to sign a few players from this combine. Overall, it has been very good."