For soccer fans in the United States, can you imagine the world's best soccer players playing in MLS? Imagine if people like Lionel Messi, Xavi, Kaka, Ronaldo, and others came to play in the United States. Just imagine.
In fact, it already happened here during the era of the North American Soccer League from 1968-1984, before the league went under. Probably the most famous player ever, if not the most famous, is Pele. Well, yes, he played for the New York Cosmos of the NASL. And his teammate was Franz Beckenbauer. Yes, that Franz. They, and other famous players of the time, made the New York Cosmos a legendary name in soccer history. Unfortunately, the league did not last.
But, the New York Cosmos' franchise is looking to be brought back, even if in name and logo only, to hopefully one day be a rival team of the New York Red Bulls in MLS. Already, the famous retired American national, Cobi Jones, has left the Los Angeles Galaxy as an assistant coach to be named associate director of soccer and the club's ambassador. The Cosmos already have youth academies in full action. Englishman, Paul Kemsley, a former executive of Premier League club, Tottenham, is the man behind the efforts to revive this famous franchise.
Here's to hoping it happens...If wanting to know more about the New York Cosmos, here's a video on the offical website....
http://www.nycosmos.com/legacy/
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