Academy

The Cosmos Would Like to Extend our Condolences to the Markovic Family

The Cosmos would like to send our condolences to academy coach, Cesar Markovic, and his family after the passing of his father, Miodrag Markovic. Markovic was born in Montenegro in 1932. He played professionally in the former Yugoslavia as well as in Bolivia. He coached professional teams in Bolivia, Ecuador along with clubs in the United States. In the U.S., Markovic coached Ukranian Nationals, Eintracht, Dalmatinac, Brooklyn Italians, and Philadelphia in the American Soccer League and was considered one of the best coaches of his time.
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New York Cosmos Academy U-15s Win 2011-12 Northeast Pre-Academy League

The New York Cosmos would like to congratulate the players and staff of the New York Cosmos Academy U-15 team for winning the 2011-2012 Northeast Pre-Academy League Championships. In the final match, the New York Cosmos Academy beat New York Red Bulls 3-1 to earn the U-15 championship. The win was a rematch of the 2011 U-14 finals, won by the Red Bulls. The Cosmos Academy U-15 team will now advance to the NPL Champions Cup held on July July 27-31 at Wakugen Sports Park in Wakugen, IL.
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One on One with Gio Savarese: The Cosmos Academy Prepares for 2012

On Saturday, the Cosmos Academy restarts their 2011/2012 Development Academy Season against the Baltimore Bays at John Dewey High School. For Academy Director, Giovanni Savarese, this match represents the culmination of a winter of hard work and preparation for his U-16 and U-18 teams.
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Results from the Cosmos Academy at the Development Academy Winter Showcase

December 9, 2011 - The New York Cosmos Academy sent their U-16 and U-18 teams to participate in the 2011 Development Academy Winter Showcase at the Premier Sports Complex in Sarasota, Florida. The Showcase ran from December 2nd to December 6th. All 78 Development Academy clubs played three games in Florida against fellow Development Academy clubs from across the country.
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Entrevista con Cosmos U23 Jugador Marvin Iraheta

Por César Díaz Ha pasado más de un año, 1 de agosto de 2010 para ser exactos desde Pelé anunció en el descanso de la final de la Cosmos Copa NYC que los Cosmos de Nueva York iba regresar.
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Cobi Jones Reflects on Match Against Manchester United

August 9th, 2011 - As Associate Director of Soccer for The New York Cosmos, Cobi Jones had a hands on role in preparing the Cosmos team that faced Manchester United last week in the Paul Scholes Testimonal Match. Now Cobi Jones looks back at the trip to Manchester and the impact of the first Cosmos match in 25 years.
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New York Cosmos Announce Closure of Cosmos Academy West

August 9th, 2011 - The New York Cosmos have announced its decision to cease operations of Cosmos Academy West. It is important for us to continually restructure and reconsider our strategy as we get closer and more focused on our long-term goals and objectives. Unfortunately, in the direction we are headed, Cosmos Academy West will not be able to function or exist given the parameters that a professional soccer team in New York City must follow. It is our goal to play in Major League Soccer in New York City.
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New York Cosmos 0-6 Manchester United

August 5th, 2011 - Paul Scholes ended his glorious career in style as his Manchester United side defeated a New York Cosmos club returning to the pitch for the first time in 26 years. The Cosmos were being managed by Manchester United idol and New York Cosmos Director of Soccer, Eric Cantona, who mentored a young Paul Scholes when he was coming through the ranks at United.
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Photos from Umbro's Dale Street Space

Umbro's Spectacular Dale Street Space has been the Cosmos home away from home on their trip to Manchester. The New York based Cosmos U23 players got new custom cleats to use for their match against Manchester United while Cosmos legends Carlos Alberto and Shep Messing told stories from the team's legendary heyday in the 1970's and 1980's. Photo Credit: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images for the NY Cosmos
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Meet The New York Players Traveling To Manchester

The New York Cosmos are sending some of the best players in New York City to play alongside some of the biggest names in the sport against Manchester United in the Paul Scholes Testimonial Match. Here are the players from the New York Cosmos U-23 team that will be representing the Cosmos as they take the field for the first time in over 25 years.  Armando Gaitan Midfielder Age: 18 Nationality: American
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