June 22nd 2011 – Here is a collection of midweek stories and updates from the New York Cosmos Developmental Program.

New York Cosmos U-23s

Long Island Rough Riders 4-0 New York Cosmos U23′s

The New York Cosmos U23′s faced the stiffest challenge of their Premier Development League (PDL) exhibition schedule. The team was missing several of their veteran players such as Chad Calderone and Mike Grella and faced an experienced and well-drilled Rough Riders team that has yet to lose this season. This young Cosmos team played well in the first half as the Rough Riders had a tough time figuring them out but were unlucky to concede a 44th minute penalty. The Rough Riders dispatched the spot kick at the stroke of half time to put the Cosmos U23s behind a goal going into halftime for the second match in a row.

In the second half, Cosmos head coach Giovanni Savarese experimented with his lineup and played more academy players including Ibrahim Diaby, Armando Gaitan and 16-year-old Alex Muyl. The Cosmos were able to keep their shape and stay true to their philosophy of passing soccer, however were undone by the clinical finishing of the Rough Riders.

PLEASE NOTE: The 6/22 PDL match against FC New York has been cancelled. We will be attempting to reschedule this match. Please check www.nycosmos.com for updates.

Cosmos Academy East

The dates for the U16 and U18 tryouts have been changed – The new schedule is as follows:

Location: Aviator Complex, field #2 for July 5, 6,7

U15/16 Team (1995/1996 Ages) – 6:30pm – 8pm
U17/18 Team (1993/1994 Ages) – 8pm – 9:30pm

Cosmos Academy West

Updates from the Cosmos Academy West U14′s at the US Youth Soccer 2011 Far West Regionals:

June 20th - Cosmos Academy West started out their quest for a National Championship with a 3-1 win over Las Vegas Premier. Cosmos took an early lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Oscar Palma. Ryo Fuji scored late in the half to give Cosmos a 2-1 halftime lead.

In the second half Cosmos came out and controlled the rest of the game. Edgar Murillo put the game out of reach with a great strike from 30 yards out.

June 21st – Cosmos Academy West faced the Honolulu Bulls from Hawaii. Cosmos came out strong with a goal from Bradford Jamieson(BJ) in the first 3 minutes of play. Cosmos had most of the possession throughout the game, but could not break down the Hawaiian defense. A second goal from Edgar Murillo came midway through the second half via a penalty kick. Cosmos sit in 1st place of Group A, and play FC Missoula of Montana on Wednesday.