Cosmos Country

Jimmy and Jerry are back on another loaded episode of "Cosmos Country" ! The guys are back to break down a very significant win in this "third chapter" of the Cosmos. Find out all about the fan experience, the game on the field, the words from the coaches and players and more! Nobody covers the NY Cosmos like "Cosmos Country" ! Be sure to subscribe to the youtube channel and podcast! #Cosmos #USLCup #Soccer #CosmosCountry

The "Cosmos Country" Podcast is back for a second episode of the week because it's a special one as Jerry & Jimmy sit down with Tino Puentes! Tino is from Garwood, New Jersey, a small town where he started a landscaping business in high school that he ran through college. Multisport Athlete: In high school, he was an all-county basketball player and played soccer for both his school and Cedar Stars Academy. In College: He played D-III soccer at Drew University, where he notably jumped from four goals his sophomore year to 14 his junior year -- Joining the Cosmos: After graduating and working a corporate job, he attended trials and was personally called by Giuseppe Rossi, who told Tino he believed in his talent. His Life at the New York Cosmo has been quite exciting! His coach, Davide Corti, describes him as a "joker" who can play multiple positions and is willing to "run through a wall" for the team. The Atmosphere: Tino is known for keeping the locker room loose and using humor to help teammates when they are down. On Hinchcliffe Stadium: He finds playing at Hinchcliffe Stadium welcoming rather than intimidating, especially with local family and friends frequently in the stands. His Goals: He is 100% confident the team will make the playoffs, citing strong chemistry within the young group. A fun show with some excellent insight! Enjoy!! #TinoPuentes #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry

It was a busy "housekeeping" episode of Cosmos Country as hosts Jerry Calla and Jimmy Whalen caught up on the latest roster moves, club partnerships, and upcoming matches.Here are the key takeaways from the May 11, 2026, broadcast:Team News & Roster MovesNew Signing: The Cosmos have signed goalkeeper Javier Garcia from AC Boise to help shore up the back line following injuries to other keepers.Goalkeeper Depth: With Garcia joining, the team currently has four goalkeepers, including Boris Del Valle, who serves as both a player and the goalkeeper coach.Departure: 17-year-old Julian Locker and the team mutually parted ways as he decided to pursue his education and play soccer at Princeton University.Club Partnerships & Youth DevelopmentJose Angulo, the head scout and head of youth development, met with local coaches to discuss growing the Cosmos' network. Highlights of this initiative include:Educational Opportunities: Training sessions and clinics for local travel clubs and high school coaches.Cosmos Cup: Plans for a future tournament to be held at Hinchcliffe Stadium.Local Focus: Angulo emphasized that the club’s long-term plan remains focused on building the squad around local talent paired with USL experience.Pride Night AnnouncementThe Cosmos announced a major partnership with the historic Stonewall Inn.Official Partnership: The Cosmos are now the official soccer club of the venue.Pride Night Match: Scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at Hinchcliffe Stadium against Hartford Athletic.Special Kits: The team will wear limited-edition Pride jerseys and warm-up gear for the event.Upcoming Match: Westchester FCThe Cosmos travel to Mount Vernon this Friday at 7:00 PM for a USL Cup group stage match against Westchester FC.Players to Watch: The match features two of the league's top scorers: the Cosmos' Spangler and Westchester's Connor McGlynn.Potential Rivalry: The hosts noted that while both teams were ranked low in preseason polls, their geographic proximity (roughly 30 miles apart) is quickly turning this into a spirited rivalry.Fan Giveaways & MerchTicket Giveaway: The podcast is giving away two tickets to the May 27 home game. Fans can enter by following the show on Instagram, subscribing to their YouTube channel (Mile Twenty One Media), and tagging two friends.New Merchandise: Official podcast t-shirts are now available through Mile Twenty One Media.

Is it Time to Panic? 🟢⚪️Goalie Derrek Chan Chimes in!The Cosmos are off to a rocky start, and the vibes at home are... complicated. This week on Cosmos Country, Jerry Cala sits down with the man between the posts, Derrek Chen, to figure out exactly what’s going on with the boys in green.After a tough loss brings the record to 2-4-1, the fellas don't hold back. Is it just a slow start, or is it time to hit the panic button? 🚨📺 Inside This Episode:The Post-Game Breakdown: Analyzing the latest loss and the current standings.Derrek Chen Joins the Show: The Cosmos keeper "raps" with Jerry and Jim about locker room morale and the expectations for the rest of the season. Chan brings up PLENTY about USL, MLS and so much more and gives his perspective on all things United States Soccer! 🧤Turning the Tide: What needs to change before the next kickoff?BIG NEWS: We are launching our FIRST GIVEAWAY of the season! 🎟️🎟️🎁 TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🎁We want to see you in the stands! We are giving away two tickets to an upcoming home match.How to enter:Listen to the full episode for the secret keyword.Head over to our social media accounts (Twitter/X & Instagram) for the official entry rules and to submit your entry!Follow Cosmos Country: 🐦 Twitter: [Link] 📸 Instagram: [Link] ⚽️ Subscribe for more Cosmos coverage!#NYCosmos #CosmosCountry #DerrekChen #USL #SoccerPodcast #NYIsGreen

Cosmos Country is back today on a Monday as Jerry and Jimmy welcome in another player from the club! And it's not just any player, The NY Cosmos goalkeeper Tristan Stephani joins the program! Via the Cosmos Website: Tristan Stephani joins the New York Cosmos as a goalkeeper with a strong developmental foundation and competitive experience gained through structured academy and collegiate environments. His progression reflects steady growth in high-performance systems that emphasize discipline, technical refinement, and match readiness.At the collegiate level, Stephani earned consistent minutes through reliability and composure under pressure. Competing against top regional opposition strengthened his shot-stopping instincts and decision-making in high-tempo scenarios. Exposure to pre-professional competition further accelerated his transition into the professional ranks.Stephani is known for his agility, positioning, and confidence commanding the penalty area. He reacts quickly in one-on-one situations and demonstrates clean handling on crosses and set pieces. Comfortable distributing with both feet, he supports build-up play from the back and contributes to maintaining structured possession.Beyond his technical attributes, Stephani brings professionalism and focus to the goalkeeper unit. His work ethic and attention to detail align with the Cosmos’ emphasis on preparation and competitive standards. As the club builds depth and resilience for its USL League One campaign, Stephani strengthens the foundation between the posts." Enjoy this fun conversation between the fellas and Tristan!

Just before the Cosmos take the field again on Saturday, Jerry & Jimmy of "Cosmos Country" have a fun sit down with Simon Evans of "The Soccer Business" , It states on Simon's Linked in: "After years of experience as an international news agency sports news journalist, I co-founded The Soccer Business - a news, information, data and analysis company dedicated to providing the soccer industry, particularly in North America, with the information and insights needed for growth. I've spent my career covering football and sport all over the world. Starting out as a freelancer in Eastern Europe, I travelled the continent, East and West, researching the best-selling Rough Guide to European Football and writing magazine features and interviews. Then I joined Reuters and spent eight years in Italy covering the triumphs of AC Milan, Juventus and the World Cup winning Italian national team and all the controversies and scandals in Italian football. A switch to Miami, meant a chance to cover a range of different sports, NFL, NBA, PGA golf, ATP and WTA tennis. I covered six Super Bowls, the Masters at Augusta, NBA Finals and cricket in the Caribbean. But soccer remained a major part of my beat as I covered David Beckham's playing career and his creation of an MLS franchise in Miami and the U.S national team's World Cup campaigns in South Africa and Brazil and the World Cup winning women's team. The growth of the soccer business was a key focus. After taking a break from the agency, writing and broadcasting about soccer for the Washington Post, Fusion and Univision and writing about NFL for the Guardian, I returned to Reuters and to England to lead Reuters coverage of the Premier League and Champions League and the business of football in Europe. In October, 2022, I took on a new role with AFP as US Sports Correspondent, returning to Miami with a remit to cover American sport for the rest of the world and was part of the 2022 World Cup team, the Paris Olympics coverage and the Club World Cup. In July, 2025 I co-founded The Soccer Business, producing a weekly newsletter and podcast with ambitious growth plans to develop a broad soccer business information service."The fellas talk about his career path along with the current USL product and what the Cosmos can do to draw in more fans as the season grows long! Enjoy this very insightful episode! #CosmosCountry #TheSoccerBusiness #USL

The Cosmos had a fantastic comeback draw on Sunday (4.19) and continue their momentum in the early part of the season. Cosmos Country is back to break down the game and Jerry & Jimmy are not alone. The show welcomes Will Noecker to the program to talk about the first 6 games of the season and the comeback from yesterday along with expectations going forward! Enjoy!! #Cosmos #NYCosmos #WillNoecker

The Cosmos Country Podcast is on a roll this week and speaking about on a roll, there's nobody playing better than Ajmeer Spengler who crushed 3 PK's and has helped the Cosmos get on this 2 game winning streak as they gear up for their return to the field this weekend. Spengler joins Jerry & Jimmy and catch up about his thoughts on the first 5 games of the young season in the USL. See what the star has to say on this episode of "Cosmos Country" Podcast! #AjmeerSpengler #USL #NYCosmos

The Cosmos are in a little bit of a break period from their match schedule but the practices and work has not stopped. Jim Whelan and Jerry Cala welcome back Cosmos' very own Anderson Holt to catch up and see how the season has treated the team and him as a new face in a new place. The Cosmos are riding a 2 game winning streak so the fellas talk a little bit about his favorite formations, how he's been quite durable not coming off the field at all during the first 5 games and they sneak in a little rumor about Anderson being the best ping pong player on the team in the down time. All this and more on Cosmos Country Podcast produced by Mile21 Media! #NYCosmos #USL #AndersonHolt

The Cosmos Have not established their first "winning streak" of 2026 with another win this past Friday as they take down Charlotte Independence 3-2 in Full Time! A BIG day for Philip Spengler as he's able to not hit just one, not two, but THREE Penalty Kicks! When is the last time a team in the USL received 3 PK's and cashed in on all three?! Jimmy & Jerry break down the game and how it all played out and what this does to the teams confidence headed into a little mini break in the schedule. The team currently sits in 7th out of the 16 team USL league with a record of 2-0-3! Lets see where the team takes it from here! #NYCosmos #Cosmos #USL

"Cosmos Country" is back today with much better vibes!! The Cosmos secured their first victory of the season and Jerry Cala is back to talk about it and is joined this week by returning guest, Cosmos Historian, Dr. David Kilpatrick! The two go over the game from this past weekend along with expectations from Kilpatrick for the remainder of the season! #USL #Cosmos #Soccer #CosmosCountry

Welcome to a very special edition of "Cosmos Country" as today, Jerry Cala sits down with not 1, not 2 but THREE NY Cosmos employees to discuss their roles with the club along with their ties to the city of Paterson, NJ. A very warming welcome to them and even dive into some of the challenges they face trying to build a third chapter of the NY Cosmos within the community and building a strong fanbase! Enjoy! #CosmosCountry #EmployeeAppreciation #Community

We're headed for a showdown at historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, as Fort Wayne FC travels to take on the New York Cosmos. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season in this exciting soccer matchup. This episode of "Crests and Colors" explores the rich history of Cosmos against the relatively recent history of Fort Wayne FC. We discuss the on-field action and the passionate supporters that form the heartbeat of American soccer in each of our cities. Catch us live at 9pm every Sunday night, or later in the week on your favorite podcast directory. Join us on Patreon and become a Footy Faithful: / fortwaynefooty You can now join as a monthly Patron and access exclusive content or simply support the show with a one-time donation of $15, $30, or $50. Social Links: Website: https://www.fortwaynefooty.com Instagram: / fortwaynefooty Facebook: / fortwaynefooty Sponsor Links: Omnisource - https://www.omnisource.com Lazer X - https://lazerxfw.com DeadOne Pest Control - https://deadonepestcontrol.com R&t Tree Expert - https://randtservice.com Support All Things Mile21 Media by subscribing to the Channel and following along on IG @Mile21Media - And for all your podcasting and rental needs, Follow @Stellar19Studios on IG to rent space to create your own show with Mile21 Media!

Welcome back to "Cosmos Country" hosted by Jerry Cala and Jim Whelan! The Cosmos unfortunately have dropped their first two matches of the young 2026 USL season with a 3-1 defeat on the road to Spokane Velocity. Jimmy & Jerry break down the second match to give you their takes if there was improvement from Match 1 to Match 2 or are we going to have to start getting used to these growing pains. All this and more! #NYCosmos #SpokaneVelocity #USL #CosmosCountry

It's not the ideal start when it comes to a win/loss record as the Cosmos drop their opener 3-1, but boy does it feel good to be back! Jimmy & Jerry break down the Cosmos home opener in this week's recap episode of "Cosmos Country" ! The fans were loud, the atmosphere was quite good and it will only get better with time! The fellas break down the match and what to expect going forward this season! Enjoy! #Cosmos #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry

It's MATCH WEEK! We're getting you ready here at "Cosmos Country Podcast" with another player! This week Jerry Cala sits down with Nick Zielonka! "Zielonka, 23, hails from Wallington, NJ, and after starring for Wallington High School and the New Jersey Stallions, he played at both UMass Amherst and Kentucky. A strong, sturdy, two-footed striker, Zielonka tallied 13 goals and 14 assists for UMass in 2020-23 and another two (plus four assists) for Kentucky during a graduate school campaign in 2024.Zielonka played in USL League Two for the Hudson Valley Hammers of Newburgh, NY and scored 31 goals across four summer seasons (2022-25), including nine in 2025. He also spent part of spring 2025 with renowned local amateur club New York Pancyprian Freedoms and started two U.S. Open Cup matches, including a first-round upset of MLS Next Pro side FC Cincinnati 2." - From NYCosmos.com - Enjoy!! Let's Go Cosmos!! #NYCosmos #NickZielonka #USL

A very special episode going down this week as we have finally hit MATCH WEEK! This Saturday The NY Cosmos will open chapter 3 of their historic franchise against The Portland Hearts Of Pine! Jimmy & Jerry do a crossover episode with Donald & Shawn who are members of Dirigo Union! They go over the squads and preview the match and keep things as civil as possible but come 3.14.26, bring the energy because it's time for Cosmos Soccer!! #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry #DirigoUnion Support All Things Mile21 Media by subscribing to the Channel and following along on IG @Mile21Media - And for all your podcasting and rental needs, Follow @Stellar19Studios on IG to rent space to create your own show with Mile21 Media!

With the opener right around the corner, "Cosmos Country" brings in another member of the team in Ajmeer Spengler! Spengler currently plays as a midfielder for the New York Cosmos in USL League One. He signed with the club on December 12, 2025, ahead of their 2026 debut season. Some of his career highlights include; Led the expansion side in scoring during the 2025 season with 9 goals and 4 assists in 29 appearances for Texoma FC and Earned AAC First Team All-Conference honors and was named the 2023 Men’s Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He recorded 9 goals and 8 assists in 36 matches for the Bulls! Hear about his expectations for the Cosmos and so much more with Jimmy & Jerry at the helm! Enjoy! #Cosmos #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry

The Cosmos are getting closer and closer to their opening game on March 14th 2026 so why not add a former VOICE of the team. He's featured on WFAN, mentioned so many times through all their programming, and has done some incredible work for the second stint of the Cosmos, and that is none other than WFAN's Peter Schwartz! Peter joins Jerry & Jimmy on this week's "Cosmos Country" podcast to discuss his former role and what he expects of the 2026 and third version of this historic franchise! Enjoy! #NYCosmos #USL #PeterSchwartz

A very special episode of "Cosmos Country" is officially on the air as Jimmy & Jerry sit down with Giuseppe Rossi! Expectations, Culture and more in this episode. This excerpt taken from NyCosmos.com "PATERSON, NJ (July 8, 2025)—North Jersey Pro Soccer (NJPS) has named former Italian national team star and Passaic County product Giuseppe Rossi as the organization’s vice chairman and head of soccer. As the latter, Mr. Rossi will take charge of NJPS’s men’s and women’s professional teams and oversee the hiring of coaches and technical staff, as well as player identification, acquisition and development. Mr. Rossi, 38, also is an investor in NJPS, which is majority owned by Baye Adofo-Wilson, a Paterson, NJ, native, developer, attorney and former Deputy Mayor of Newark, NJ. NJPS will field a men’s team in USL League One beginning in spring 2026 and is planning to launch a women’s pro side in the coming years. Both teams will play at Hinchliffe Stadium, a refurbished 7,800-seat National Historic Landmark in downtown Paterson. “Giuseppe was a North Jersey kid who grew up in Clifton and dedicated himself to reaching the highest level,” Mr. Adofo-Wilson said. “He represents everything we want North Jersey Pro Soccer to be—a club that offers opportunities to the talented and ambitious young men and women, and boys and girls, of North Jersey and helps them embrace what’s possible.” Mr. Rossi is the son of Italian immigrants, Fernando and Cleonilde Rossi. He played youth soccer in Clifton and then at 12, moved with his father to Italy to join Parma’s academy. In 2004, Mr. Rossi launched his pro career at Manchester United. Over the next two decades, he played for multiple clubs in England, Spain, Italy and the U.S., enjoying outstanding spells at Villarreal and Fiorentina in particular. He scored in double digits for four straight seasons at Villarreal (2007-11), including a spectacular 32-goal haul in 2010-11 as El Submarino Amarillo finished fourth in La Liga and advanced to the UEFA Europa League semifinals. Mr. Rossi then scored 17 goals for Fiorentina in 2013-14. A lifelong dream to represent his parents’ homeland began coming true in 2003 with Italy’s U- 16 team. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Mr. Rossi led the tournament with four goals as Italy reached the quarterfinals. A couple months later, he earned the first of his 30 senior caps in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria. Mr. Rossi would go on to score seven goals for the Azzurri—including two against the U.S. in a memorable 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup match—and he captained Italy for the first time in November 2010. Everything was possible for the kid from Clifton. Mr. Rossi ended his playing career in 2023 and has returned to North Jersey to help cultivate the next generation of local talent. His native knowledge of the area, his vast experience at soccer’s pinnacle and his array of connections abroad make him the ideal choice to guide NJPS’s sporting operation. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to come home and build teams that represent North Jersey and connect this unique area to the world’s game. I was fortunate to have the contacts I needed to get started. Many players don’t, and too many fall through the cracks,” Mr. Rossi said. “We’re going to field winning teams with local talent, and we’re going to do it at an incredible stadium that I think is going to become an iconic American soccer venue.” NJPS intends to forge partnerships with area youth clubs that evolve into a comprehensive developmental infrastructure reminiscent of those found around the world. More information on those plans and partnerships will be released in the coming months. “We’re excited to bring Giuseppe aboard because we think there should be more Giuseppe Rossis. There’s so much potential here in North Jersey,” said NJPS CEO Erik Stover, who previously served as managing director of the New York Red Bulls and COO of the New York Cosmos. “He understands how soccer is supposed to work—how good players are identified and nurtured—and there’s no better place for him to start the next phase of his inspirational career.” NJPS plans to unveil its team branding on July 10 at Hinchliffe Stadium, and the club will begin accepting membership deposits on July 11. News regarding additional technical hires, including coaches, will be announced when appropriate. " Enjoy!! #GiuseppeRossi #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry

Cosmos Country is back with another exclusive sit down! In this episode, Jerry sits down with James Izurieta! James is the leader of "The Green Legion Verde" and what are the Cosmos and it's comeback without it's fans! Jerry picks the brain of James as to what goes into being such a hardcore passionate fan. Whether it's singing the rally songs or just as simple as showing up in masses! Find out what it takes to become a member of these incredible fans of the Cosmos in 2026!! #TheGreenLegionVerde #CosmosCountry #USL

The Cosmos Country Podcast has landed their first player on the new Cosmos team in the form of Anderson Holt! Jerry sits down with Anderson to talk about his journey to this point, the expectations of the squad and what to make of the new look Cosmos and the USL! Enjoy this in depth convo with one of your future favorite players on the team! #CosmosCountry #cosmos #AndersonHolt #CosmosCountryPodcast

There's a lot of buzz going around about "Cosmos Country" as we inch closer to the start of the USL Season! Jimmy & Jerry are back this week to start introducing the masses to the roster of this year's squad. Today, the duo focus in on Sebastian Guenzatti, Nestor Cabrera and Davey Mason! 3 Pivotal players to the success of the team in 2026! Kick back relax and enjoy and be sure to spread the word about the nations most recognized soccer club! #Cosmos #USL #CosmosCountry

Some HUGE news in the world of the USL as announced last week that the USL is adopting "Promotion Relegation" to it's league to add to it's luster headed into the new season. Jimmy & Jerry are back to break down what this means for The Cosmos and the entire landscape of USL Soccer. As reported on USLSoccer.com -"The United Soccer League (USL) announced that a supermajority of club owners voted to implement a promotion and relegation system, marking a groundbreaking decision that will reshape the future of professional soccer in the United States.The USL becomes the first professional sports league in the U.S. to adopt this global model, creating an interconnected three-tiered men’s professional soccer system, where teams earn promotion to a higher division or face relegation to a lower division based on their performance during the season. With this historic step, the USL aligns with the world’s top leagues—including the English Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga—where promotion and relegation raises the stakes of every match, drives fan engagement, and elevates the overall competition of the game."A new chapter in American soccer begins. The decision by our owners to approve and move forward with this bold direction is a testament to their commitment to the long-term growth of soccer in the United States,” said Alec Papadakis, CEO of the United Soccer League. “This is a significant milestone for the USL and highlights our shared vision with our team ownership to build a league that not only provides top-tier competition but also champions community engagement. Now, just as it is in the global game, more communities in America can aspire to compete at the highest level of soccer. It’s time.”The USL announced plans to launch a new men's Division One league called "USL Premier," a pivotal step in its vision to establish a fully integrated three-tier professional system. As defined by U.S. Soccer Federation sanctioning standards, Division One is the highest level of professional soccer in the United States. With the USL Championship (Division Two) and USL League One (Division Three) already providing a strong foundation for player development and competition, the addition of USL Premier completes the structure. All three leagues will be interconnected through a structured promotion and relegation system, where more matches matter, rewarding performance and unlocking new opportunities for clubs, players, and fans."Promotion and relegation transforms the competitive landscape of American soccer," said Paul McDonough, President and Chief Soccer Officer of the USL. “With the 2026 World Cup and other major international events approaching, we have a unique opportunity to build on that momentum and create a sustainable future for the sport in the U.S. Fans and stakeholders have been clear—they want something different. They’re drawn to the intensity of high-stakes competition, where more matches have real consequences—just like we see in European leagues. This shift challenges the status quo and brings a level of excitement and relevance that can elevate the game across the country.”More details about the implementation and structure of promotion and relegation will be shared in the coming months."

Welcome back to "Cosmos Country" with Jerry & Jimmy! Today on the show, the duo welcomes in their very first guest and who better to get than Dr. David Kilpatrick! Dr. David Kilpatrick is primarily known as the official Club Historian for the New York Cosmos. In this role, he documents the rich legacy of the legendary soccer franchise, which famously featured global icons like Pelé and Franz Beckenbauer! Hear about his journey with the Cosmos and what to look forward to in their official relaunch in 2026! Enjoy!!

Welcome to the very first episode of "Cosmos Country" here in 2026! A brand new Podcast surrounding the 3rd Chapter of the Cosmos historic franchise and Soccer Club! Today we are introduced to the hosts, Jerry Cala, a life long fan of the Cosmos and his sidekick and partner in crime, his, Cosmos Consigliere, Jim Whelan! Together they will bring you up to the minute match results and reactions, exclusive interviews, some history of the club and so much more! This podcast is for the Soccer enthusiasts out there that are ready for a new team to take over the East coast! Who better than the Cosmos and what better podcast than "Cosmos Country" ! Enjoy!!