Dave Martinez

For those that have followed his managerial career, the idea that anyone wouldn't know what Giovani Savarese is all about borders on absurdity. After all, this is Gio we are talking about: a man who started his coaching career with the New York…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Queens Borough President Melinda Katz shocked the local soccer community during her recent State of the Borough address, coming out in favor of a soccer stadium in Willets Point — mere blocks away from Major League Soccer’s original…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The roster building continues for the New York Cosmos — and their latest acquisition may fill in a key need for the club. EoS has learned that the Cosmos have acquired USL striker Irvin Herrera on a year-long loan from St. Louis FC.…

by DAVE MARTINEZ As first reported by Empire of Soccer’s Jake Nutting, the New York Cosmos have officially announced their move to MCU Park for the 2017 NASL season. “When I took control of the club on January 10th, our immediate priorities were to…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The New York Cosmos may not be able to retain the services of their entire 2016 Soccer Bowl Championship winning side, but they are doing their damnedest to try. Their latest in a string of returning players is Spanish fullback,…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Is the Captain ready to come back for one more season? And will he be bringing along some of his friends for the ride? EoS has learned that team captain Carlos Mendes is “close” to signing a new deal with the New York Cosmos.…

by DAVE MARTINEZ “Rocco is not known for screwing anybody.” Those were the words of new New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso – and he made good on that claim early Thursday morning. According to several sources and former employees of the team, the…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The returning New York Cosmos will be taking the field without their 2016 goalscoring champion or one of their most dynamic wingers from the NASL Championship winning side. Zulia FC, a Venezuelan club, announced Friday afternoon the…

by DAVE MARTINEZ In a whirlwind 24 hours for both the New York Cosmos and the North American Soccer League, an outpouring of support has emerged from the team’s most vibrant supporters group. The Five Points, the premier Cosmos supporters group, has…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Following U.S. Soccer’s decision to sanction both the North American Soccer League (NASL) and United Soccer League (USL) as provisional division two leagues, the New York Cosmos have finally broken their silence. Cosmos COO Erik…

by DAVE MARTINEZ After days of speculation, EoS can confirm that media magnate Rocco Commisso is in line to become the New York Cosmos majority owner — if U.S. Soccer once again awards the North American Soccer League Division Two status. But that is…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Paying employee wages is still a problem for the New York Cosmos. And while many employees are waiting to see what the future of the team holds before making their next move, there is at least one person who has had enough of the…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Two former New York Cosmos standouts have found new homes over the holiday break. Striker Lucky Mkosana and midfielder Adam Moffat are moving on to new clubs. Mkosana has landed with Finnish champions IFK Mariehamn while Moffat has…

by DAVE MARTINEZ For the second year in a row, Empire of Soccer asked fans to vote on the top player in the New York soccer scene. This year, we opened that vote up to the NWSL, with Sky Blue players joining representatives from the New York Cosmos,…

by DAVE MARTINEZ In a year that has seen the demise of the New York Cosmos as we have known them, it is difficult to speak about the team’s accomplishments on the field — which were many. But then again, that is what these year-end-reviews are…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Following the immense success of the “Emperor of Soccer” vote last year, EoS is bringing it back for a second installment! So what is the Emperor of Soccer? The concept is simple really: we pick out the top five players from each of…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Sebastian Guenzatti gave everything to the New York Cosmos — and now, he has been left with nothing. A local Queens product who left his home at the age of 18 to pursue his dreams of a soccer career, Guenzatti is a natural born risk…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Christmas may come a bit early for longtime fans of the New England Revolution. EoS has learned that former New York Cosmos assistant coach Carlos Llamosa is close to signing with his former club — this time, as an assistant…

by DAVE MARTINEZ The uncertainty in the North American Soccer League is not stopping the San Francisco Deltas from forming their roster for 2017. EoS has learned that the Deltas are looking to lure longtime New York Cosmos fan favorite, Danny…

by DAVE MARTINEZ Former New York Cosmos striker Jairo Arrieta has found a new home. Jairo Arrieta (@JairoArrieta25) es nuevo delantero del Herediano. Llega como el goleador del NY Cosmos pic.twitter.com/5AzygMOIMp The 33-year-old Costa Rican has left…