Cosmos Copa
The Cosmos Copa, originally called Copa NYC, was an amateur adult soccer tournament played in New York City between teams representing different ethnic heritages in a World Cup-style competition.[1]
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| Founded | 2009 |
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| Abolished | 2015 |
| Region | New York City |
| Number of teams | 32 |
| Last champions | NYC Ireland (1st title) |
| Most successful club(s) | NYC Poland (2 titles) |
| Website | www |
History
The competition was founded in 2009 by local soccer fans Spencer Dormitzer and Chris Noble.[2] In 2010, the newly-established New York Cosmos took over the tournament, which continued to be run by its founders.[3] The Copa was renamed for the professional club as part of the deal.[4]
The tournament was "postponed" in 2016 and has not been held since.[5]
Format
In its most recent format, thirty-two teams competed in the Cosmos Copa.[6] Teams were made up of amateur players over 18 years old and living in the Tri-State area, representing their national heritage; every player must either be from, or have parents who are from, the country they represent. [7]
The format began with a round robin Group Stage, followed by a Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and a Championship match.[7]
Winners
- 2009: NYC Albania
- 2010: NYC Poland
- 2011: NYC Poland
- 2012: NYC Haiti
- 2013: NYC France
- 2014: NYC Gambia
- 2015: NYC Ireland
References
- "Local 'World Cup' tournament brings Rio's fervor to New York City". PBS Newshour. July 13, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- "Park Slope, Long Island natives unite New York City using soccer as 2nd Copa NYC opens on Pier 40". New York Daily News. July 22, 2010. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- "Backed by Cosmos, Copa NYC a taste of big time". MLSsoccer.com. August 2, 2010. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- "Cosmos Copa Links Present to Past". New York Times. June 16, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
- "COSMOS COPA POSTPONED". CosmosCopa.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
- "NYC Ireland wins the 2015 Cosmos Copa". www.fai.ie. Football Association of Ireland. August 4, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
- "2015 Official Tournament Guidelines" (PDF). CosmosCopa.com. Cosmos Copa. Retrieved October 30, 2017.