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New York Cosmos Home Jersey WhitePine Green The legendary New York Cosmos are back. And to mark the Club39s rebirth, Umbro has appliednbspits celebrated Football tailoring ethos to this brand new collection.The 2011 Collection is the first step on the road to the rebirth of the New York Cosmos. Originally founded in 1971 and competing in the North American Soccer League until 1984 the Cosmos went on to become the strongest franchise in the league both financially and competitively. This success enabled the club to sign internationally famous stars such as Brazilian Pele and West German Franz Beckenbeaur. These acquisitions made the Cosmos into 39the most glamorous team innbspWorld football.39The Cosmos had become an on pitch manifestation of all things New York aspiration, hard work, glamour and success. A potent formula generated by the cosmopolitan mixture within the team. the famous team of 1977 shaped themselves into as much of an icon as the Empire State building iconic performances and an iconic kit.However, after Pele39s retirement attendances and the popularity of the league declined and in 1984 the team folded. Jump to present day and the New York Cosmos collection blends modern day New York with flashes of 3977 Cosmos style to set the Club back on the road to greatness.The new white home shirt, with the unique green and yellow collar, inspired by the one worn by the Cosmos star players in 1977, including Pele, has been brought up to date with a touch of modern football shirt design.On the rebirth of the Club, Honorary PresidentnbspPele said, quotI am very happy to be involved with the New York Cosmos again. I have the opportunity to come back and work to revive the Cosmos and promote football in the United States.quotProduct Features TCnbspperformance front, back and sleeve Stretch Rib underarm sleeve Fabric Low friction seams Tailored neckline fit with front vent opening Dart Shaping in Back Panel Articulated Armhole
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