New York Cosmos, Pelé’s legendary club, set to return to competitive soccer after years of inactivity

After years off the professional radar, the historic Cosmos will make their comeback in 2026—this time not as New York’s team, but as Paterson, New Jersey’s. The club will compete in USL League One, the third division of American soccer, under new ownership aiming to rebuild the brand from the grassroots.

After years without official competition, the legendary Pelé‘s Cosmos will return to professional soccer in 2026—this time with a dramatic shift in identity: the club will no longer represent New York...