<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mysite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysite]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:27:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theexchangefc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Spengler PK Hat Trick Leads Cosmos to 3-2 Victory over Charlotte Independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Hinchliffe Stadium, Paterson, NJ) The Cosmos played their first night game of the season in front of 1,170 spectators in Paterson, New Jersey looking for their second consecutive victory. The Cosmos lined up with the same eleven from the match against Fort Wayne. This time the 5-3-2 formation look more like a 4-3-3 formation as Italian right wing-back Davide Galazzini would play primarily as a right winger. The Cosmos got off to a quick start in the match as defender Will Noecker was tripped...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/spengler-pk-hat-trick-leads-cosmos-to-3-2-victory-over-charlotte-independence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3ffd3d36a85c300c13647</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_90c2fbdbc1634fc599d3f872b19ba32a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmos Launch $5 Ticket Initiative for Paterson Residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[PATERSON, NJ — For just $5, fans across Paterson can experience Cosmos matchday together at Hinchliffe Stadium. The Cosmos, in partnership with Ion Bank, are offering a limited number of tickets per m atch at a $5 price point through the Ion Cares initiative. The program is available exclusively to Paterson residents and provides access to professional soccer at one of the most unique venues in the region. For $5, friends and families can come out together and enjoy a professional matchday...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/cosmos-launch-5-ticket-initiative-for-paterson-residents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cfbc5370c127bc4eded2d1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:11:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_e3ce84e50c354d5c87f05cca02943663~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hudsonriverhive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Cosmos Offer Free Match Tickets to Paterson High School Students ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Cosmos today announced a new community initiative that will provide free tickets to all Paterson high school students for matches at Hinchliffe Stadium.  The program is open to students from all Paterson high schools and is designed to bring more young fans into the stadium, giving them the opportunity to experience professional soccer in their own city while supporting their local club.  Hinchliffe Stadium, a newly renovated historic venue in the heart of Paterson, now serves as...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/new-york-cosmos-offer-free-match-tickets-to-paterson-high-school-students</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cfbb6970c127bc4eded11f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:08:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_f441677ff4214ac9abd08cf7c819c6e5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hudsonriverhive</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmos record Historic 2-0 Victory over Fort Wayne FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Hinchliffe Stadium, Paterson, NJ) Two clubs looking for their first ever win in USL League One faced off in another windy afternoon in front of 1,146 spectators in Paterson, New Jersey. The Cosmos looked to bounce back after a 2-3 loss on the road against Greenville Triumph, while Fort Wayne looked to improve on a 2-2 tie to Sarasota Paradise two weeks ago. The Cosmos made four lineup changes with Derrek Chan replacing Tristan Stephani in goal, Will Noecker replacing Massimo Morabito on...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/cosmos-record-historic-2-0-victory-over-fort-wayne-fc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cfbab1462bc80100beebf2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_5ab9592004434eac94817d7cf8be1497~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_937,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Matt Neidl (VMG Sports)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We sat down with New Jersey resident and the director of VMG Sports Agency, Matt Neidl, the agency representing Cosmos players Massimo Morabito, Josue Manzano and Braeden Backus, to discuss his role, the Cosmos youth setup, and talk about the players he represents. Background: Matt Neidl began his career in Sports Marketing in 2005, and has been providing career advisement to athletes in the United States since 2017. The Ecuadorian native also represents players from his native country,...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/interview-matt-neidl-vmg-sports</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c59efa1f04cf599d623393</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:03:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_453f3ff129834a99b30e63de8d3224f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmos fall 2-3 to Greenville Triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Greenville, South Carolina) The Cosmos returned to league action on Wednesday night as they faced Greenville Triumph at Stone Stadium on the campus of Furman University. The Cosmos were looking for a positive result before returning home to face Fort Wayne on Saturday. The Cosmos made two lineup Changes from the weekend as Davey Mason and Christian Koffi returned from injury, leaving Davide Galazzini and Nick Zielonka on the bench. The match couldn’t have started in worst fashion for the...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/cosmos-fall-2-3-to-greenville-triumph</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c59daabf7953dab528d0ba</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:58:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_36b4dc05cf3f4949895d067072762eb2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_481,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmos fall 1-3 to Spokane Velocity]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Spokane, Washington) The Cosmos returned to league action on Saturday as they faced Spokane Velocity on a windy day at One Spokane Stadium. The Cosmos were looking for a positive result as they faced one of the top teams in the league, but the two-time league finalists had other plans. The Cosmos began the match with the same eleven as in the match against Heart of Pines, with the exception being Patrick Bohui, starting at left wing in place of the injured Christian Koffi. Spokane had most...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/cosmos-fall-1-3-to-spokane-velocity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c16b3b8f0e652aaa2bea54</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:35:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_2cf028536f5744668d17b23dd886afac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_797,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmos sign Will Noecker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New York Cosmos have finalized the signing of former Dothan United SC defender Will Noecker. The 6’ 1 Noecker captained Dothan United during the 2025 USL2 season. He appeared in 19 matches for the club scoring 1 goal being named the clubs Player of the Year. Noecker helped the side finish with a 16-2-1 overall record, claiming the Southern Conference title, and reaching the USL League Two national semifinals. Prior to playing with Dothan United, the 24-year-old Fairfax, Virginia native...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/cosmos-sign-will-noecker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c167928fe05188d48a022a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:18:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_93f1cb71b3ae4db08f038531812473fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_684,h_860,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmos make return, fall 3-1 to Hearts of Pine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cosmos made their long-awaited return to professional soccer on Saturday March 14th, in front of an enthusiastic 4,166 (as per the NY Cosmos) fans on a windy day at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ. In an afternoon where former club players were honored, the Cosmos opened the season against Portland Hearts of Pine. The over 500 visiting spectators from Maine, as well as the Cosmos 5-Points Supporters groups helped to provide great atmosphere to start the match and throughout. The Cosmos...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/cosmos-make-return-fall-3-1-to-hearts-of-pine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bab78dfbeae459153a9311</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:33:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_1c13e8198b1348d9abd49c43649c77c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What We Learned from Last Pre-Season Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past Saturday (3/8/2026), the Cosmos faced NY Renegades FC for their final pre-season match before opening the USL League One season against Portland Hearst of Pine on March 14th. The recently crowned National Champions of the UPSL Premier provided a formidable opponent for the Cosmos, at least in the first half. The Cosmos lined up, with what can be seen as the potential starting lineup for next weeks league debut. Tristan Stephani once again started in goal, the Fordham product has...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/what-we-learned-from-last-pre-season-match</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2f261a7843f58b68261d2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:08:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_364efb1ed2ee49aebe8a1003a30ade05~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_594,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmos look to fortify CB position ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the offseason, the Cosmos were confident they had found an experienced center back to pair with Anderson Holt, having signing Marcelo Lage from Richmond Kickers. However, things changed in mid-February as the club parted ways with Lage. The club issued the following statement at the time; “The club and Marcelo Lage have mutually parted ways”. Since that time, Cosmos have been actively looking for another experienced center back. While the Cosmos current group of center backs is talented,...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/cosmos-look-to-fortify-cb-position</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2f19ff0e950e3b388c296</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_c29c42e9a52643619f077c37a92d2803~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_731,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bull sign Julián Bazán]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull New York are finalizing details on the signing of Colombian Under-20 international Julián Andrés Bazán Medina from Deportivo Pereira. The Colombian club is going through an economic crisis, and the injection of funds fro m the MLS club should help in that regard. The transfer, which is being reported to be for 1.1 million dollars, according to Felipe Sierra of @DiarioASColombia, will help the club economically but will leave a big hole on defense for Arturo Reyes side. Bazán began...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/red-bull-sign-juli%C3%A1n-baz%C3%A1n</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2f015881f20099b2d9db5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_922a3dc463dc47d98743d83e648a4dfa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_395,h_277,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the US Needs Pro-Rel]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era where traditional American professional sports like basketball (NBA) and American football (NFL) are generating news for teams not being competitive, and in some cases “tanking” in hopes of potentially landing high draft picks, it is refreshing to read news of the USL implementing promotion-relegation in 2028. ​ With the ever-increasing number of “meaningless” games in the US sports landscape, it is inevitable that the interest level or fan frustration will increase. In many...]]></description><link>https://www.theexchangefc.com/post/why-the-us-needs-pro-rel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1d7599f757da15ac41198</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:59:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3ca577_7bd8d434678642f48acd4fdfd25c9dd9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emilio Lopez </dc:creator></item></channel></rss>