New York Cosmos
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Franz BeckenbauerPlaying careerBeckenbauer later played with the New York Cosmos (1977–80, 1983–84) and Hamburg (1980–82) before retiring from play in 1984. During his time with the Cosmos, he helped popularize soccer in the United States alongside other international stars.
Read MoreBeckenbauer later played with the New York Cosmos (1977–80, 1983–84) and Hamburg (1980–82) before retiring from play in 1984. During his time with the Cosmos, he helped popularize soccer in the United States alongside other international stars.
Read More- Giorgio Chinaglia
In 1976 Chinaglia joined the New York Cosmos of the NASL, where he gained national attention. By 1980 the six-foot one-inch (1.85-metre) striker had set almost every scoring record in the NASL. In 1982 he clinched the Cosmos’ fourth title in six years when he scored the only goal of…
Read MoreIn 1976 Chinaglia joined the New York Cosmos of the NASL, where he gained national attention. By 1980 the six-foot one-inch (1.85-metre) striker had set almost every scoring record in the NASL. In 1982 he clinched the Cosmos’ fourth title in six years when he scored the only goal of…
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Pelé…$7 million contract with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League and to promote the game in the United States. He retired after leading the Cosmos to the league championship in 1977.
Read More…$7 million contract with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League and to promote the game in the United States. He retired after leading the Cosmos to the league championship in 1977.
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