MGN-AFRICA»» pin:2A123D88 New York Cosmos: a soccer franchise from the past looking to the future: The team, best known for the star-studded lineup of the past, are for the moment stuck outside the MLS but are building an impressive roster nonetheless * Raúl set to join Cosmos next season * Klinsmann and Garber in open dispute Almost two weeks ago, Jürgen Klinsmann, the coach of the US Mens National Team, voiced his support for the introduction of a promotion-relegation system into American soccer. Its been a topic of discussion since the league began: the commercialised, tight-knit safety net of MLS versus the concept of the worst teams, like in many European leagues, being punished for poor performances on the field. In such discussions, it is arguable that no team has been used as an example more than the New York Cosmos who it was reported on Monday were close to the signing of former Real Madrid star Raúl. Once the free spenders of the 70s and 80s soccer boom in the US, attracting the likes of Pelé, Beckenbauer and Carlos Alberto to The City, the Cosmos currently ply their trade in the North American Soccer League - believed to be Americas second-highest league, in terms of quality, behind the MLS. Continue reading... bit.ly/1kcSHfb pin:2A123D88
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:54:28 +0000
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