The "new" New York Cosmos organization was formed on August of 2010 and claims lineage of the original New York Cosmos, who were active from 1971 to 1985 in the old NASL, which ceased operations in 1984. Trying to reestablish the status they once held in the original NASL as the strongest franchise financially and competitively, the Cosmos have named four former players to team management positions. Former Brazilian national team captain in the 1970 World Cup Carlos Alberto became their International Ambassador. Former French and Manchester United superstar Eric Cantona is now the Director of Soccer, with USA all-time leader in caps (164) Cobi Jones working directly under him as associate director. Reigning over them all as Honorary President is the king and greatest player of all time, Pelé. This star studded staff is looking very promising for the Cosmos, but they have yet to sign a single player to the professional roster. Even though the Cosmos haven't had a single game in almost 30 years, they have been able to maintain a loyal group of followers, with the main supporters group being the Borough Boys Supporters Club with over 1,000 members.
The New York Cosmos were the most dominant franchise in the North American Soccer League, winning five league titles. The peak of their reign came when they signed German superstar Franz Beckenbauer, the Italian Chinaglia, and Pelé in the late 70s and early 80s.
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