New York Cosmos (1970–1985)
New York Cosmos was a soccer team which played in United States. The team stoppped playing in 1985.
| Full name | New York Cosmos |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971-1985 |
| Ground | Yankee Stadium (1971, 1976) Hofstra Stadium (1972-1973) Downing Stadium (1974-1975) Giants Stadium (1977-1985) |
League position
| Season | League | Position |
| 1971 | NASL | Semifinal |
| 1972 | NASL | Champions |
| 1973 | NASL | Semifinal |
| 1974 | NASL | 4th / North |
| 1975 | NASL | 3rd / North |
| 1976 | NASL | Quarterfinal |
| 1977 | NASL | Champions |
| 1978 | NASL | Champions |
| 1979 | NASL | Semifinal |
| 1980 | NASL | Champions |
| 1981 | NASL | Final |
| 1982 | NASL | Champions |
| 1983 | NASL | Quarterfinal |
| 1984 | NASL | 3rd / East |
New York Cosmos (1970–1985) Media
The Ertegun brothers, Ahmet (left) and Nesuhi (right), co-founded the Cosmos along with Steve Ross.
Pelé crying while teammate Carlos Alberto consoles him, at the end of his speech during Pelé's farewell match, October 1977
Pelé wearing the Cosmos' #10. The number was retired in his honor
The Cosmos won the 1982 Soccer Bowl at the now-demolished Jack Murphy Stadium, pictured in 2005
