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
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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
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The Cosmos won the 1982 Soccer Bowl at the now-demolished Jack Murphy Stadium, pictured in 2005
