USL Cup

The Cosmos returned to USL Cup action on Saturday night in front of 6,231 spectators in Portland, Maine as they faced Hearts of Pine. With the Cosmos already eliminated from advancement in the competition, they put forth a solid performance against a Hearts of Pine team that needed a lopsided result in hopes of advancing in the Cup. The Cosmos would settle for a 1-1 draw before going to a penalty kick shoot out in which HOP would earn the additional point.

Coming off of a frustrating 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sarasota Paradise, the Cosmos took a break from league play as they faced USL Championship side Hartford Athletic in a USL Cup match. Prioritizing the league, Davide Corti sent out a heavily rotated squad. An early goal by Hartford and a 15th minute red card by Tino Puentes, as well as a 100-minute weather delay in the first half, were key moments in a match Cosmos would end up losing 4-1.

This Saturday, the Cosmos look to break a three-match losing streak as they face @uslchampionship side Hartford Athletic in a 2026 USL Cup match at Hinchliffe Stadium. This match will also be the 1st Edition of this local🗽tri-state derby.

Two clubs looking to improve their fortunes this season met in Mt.Vernon, NY for the first time in a derby match titled the “Battle of New York”. Tensions were high between the Supporters groups as the crowd of 3,257 spectators provided a lively atmosphere.

This Friday, two struggling local @uslleagueone sides Westchester SC and New York Cosmos take a break from league play to face off in a 2026 USL Cup match in Mt. Vernon, NY. This match will also be the 1st Edition of this local 🗽 NY/NJ derby.

Brooklyn FC have a dominant showing against the New York Cosmos with a 3-0 win.

The Cosmos made their debut in the Prinx Tires USL Cup on another rainy day in Paterson in front of 1,040 spectators. This match would also be the first between Cosmos and new USL Championship side Brooklyn FC.