The U.S. Soccer Federation has turned down a proposal to overhaul divisional sanctioning and more as part of New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso’s plan for an NASL revival. (more…)
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Discussions Between Rocco Commisso, U.S. Soccer Stalled
Discussions between U.S. Soccer and New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso over his proposed $500-million investment in the NASL have stalled, with a Wednesday meeting between the two sides cancelled. (more…)
Rocco Commisso Offers to Invest $500M in NASL–With Stipulations
New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso has offered to invest $500 million in the NASL, if U.S. Soccer will agree to certain stipulations. (more…)
Amidst Legal Dispute, Rocco Commisso Blasts USSF
New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso is not mincing words when it comes to the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), as he had strong criticisms for the agency in recent comments. (more…)
NASL Lawsuit Alleges That SUM Tried to Shut Down Cosmos
As part of its federal lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF), the NASL alleges that MLS‘s marketing arm attempted to shut down the New York Cosmos. (more…)
Commisso Blasts US Soccer’s Gulati, Calls for Resignation
New York Cosmos Chairman Rocco B. Commisso — already embroiled in a lawsuit with U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to keep his league alive — is calling for the resignation of President Sunil Gulati after the U.S. men’s team was eliminated from World Cup competition. (more…)
NASL Lawsuit Challenges US Soccer Over Loss of Division II Status
In a fight for its future, North American Soccer League owners today filed suit against the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF), alleging that the USSF has violated federal antitrust laws through its division structure that saw NASL denied Division II status for 2018. (more…)
New York Cosmos Prep for First Season at MCU Park
The New York Cosmos are looking to have a solid debut season at Brooklyn’s MCU Park, according to new owner Rocco B. Commisso. (more…)
Rocco Commisso Finalizes Purchase of New York Cosmos
A change in majority ownership for the New York Cosmos is complete, as Rocco Commisso has finalized his investment in the franchise. (more…)
New York Cosmos Commits to 2017 NASL Campaign
Good news for the NASL: The New York Cosmos have committed to a 2017 campaign after the circuit was awarded provisional Division II status for the season. (more…)