Last update 25 November, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
a few decades ago, The idea of New York as a world football capital would have seemed implausible. Although in the years 70 he New York Cosmos dominated the old NASL with legendary figures like Pelé and Beckenbauer, Soccer in the United States was still a secondary sport. However, in the 21st century, The New York metropolis and its metropolitan area are home to several professional teams that compete in the country's main leagues., demonstrating the exponential growth of this sport in the United States.
Football teams New York
New York City FC: The bet between Manchester City and the Yankees
Founded in 2013, he New York City FC It emerged as a collaboration between the ownership group of Manchester City and the New York Yankees. Their objective was to revolutionize football in the city and they achieved it with a media coup: They signed the Spanish forward David Villa, who scored the first goal in the club's history. Also to other footballers such as Franck Lampard and Andrea Pirlo among others..
The team debuted in the MLS in 2015, with a kit that reflects the colors of Manchester City and an identity that mixes British and New York influences. Although they still do not have their own stadium, They play their matches in the Yankee Stadium, located in the Bronx, as plans for their future home advance, which will be located in Queens and is expected to open in 2027.
New York City FC has already left its mark in recent history, achieving his first MLS title in 2021. With a modern style of play and a solid fan base, is positioned as one of the most promising teams in the league.
New York Red Bulls: The New Jersey Energy Team
Los New York Red Bulls were born in 2006, when the energy drink company Red Bull acquired the old ones MetroStars and completely reformed the structure of the club. They changed the name, colors and focus, creating a team with its own identity and renewed ambition.
in its history, The Red Bulls have had renowned figures such as Thierry Henry y Rafael Marquez, who brought prestige and experience to the club. In 2010, they inaugurated the Red Bull Arena, a modern stadium located in Harrison, New Jersey, with capacity for more than 25,000 spectators.
While the Red Bulls have yet to win an MLS title, They have been one of the most consistent teams in the league, achieving multiple titles Supporters’ Shield (which rewards the best team of the regular season). Their focus on developing young talents has made them a reference in American soccer..
New York Cosmos: The legend that does not go out
He New York Cosmos It is an iconic team that marked the first great era of soccer in the United States.. In the years 70 y 80, This club signed players of the caliber of Skin, Franz Beckenbauer y Giorgio Chinaglia, achieving multiple titles in the former NASL. However, the disappearance of this league in the 80 It also meant the end of the Cosmos.
The club was refounded in 2010, with the aim of recovering its prestige. Although he has never entered the MLS, the new Cosmos competed in the NASL (a minor league) until his disappearance in 2017 and has continued his activity in the lower divisions of American soccer. During its resurgence, the club once again attracted big names like the Spanish Raúl González who retired at Cosmos and the Spanish-Brazilian Marcos Senna, reminding fans of the greatness of their history.