The New York Cosmos are making a comeback in US soccer with a community-oriented focus. They will play in USL League One, the third tier of soccer, starting in 2026 at the newly redeveloped Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ. The club has dropped 'New York' from its name. Majority owner Baye Adofo-Wilson is a native of Paterson and aims to deepen community ties. Co-owner Erik Stover and vice chairman Giuseppe Rossi have joined the team, with both aware of the club's heritage and aspirations for growth in soccer.
The New York Cosmos are returning to US soccer with a community-centered approach, adopting humble surroundings and playing at the redeveloped Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ.
The club has dropped 'New York' from its name and will play in USL League One, the third tier of professional soccer in the United States for the 2026 season.
Baye Adofo-Wilson, the new majority owner and a Paterson native, aims to root the Cosmos deeply within the local community, envisioning a bright future for soccer.
Erik Stover, co-owner and CEO, noted the revival of the Cosmos was inspired by the completion of Hinchliffe Stadium, creating a great soccer opportunity for the future.
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