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Cosmos Set to Play Preseason Fixture against San Jose Earthquakes

December 16, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
New York Cosmos News Release


New York - The New York Cosmos announced today that the club will play a preseason fixture in California against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, February 27. The game will be played at Avaya Stadium with kick off at 7 p.m. PST.

"We are expecting another busy preseason, which will be great preparation for defending our NASL championship," said New York Cosmos Head Coach Giovanni Savarese.

"Not only will the Earthquakes be a great test for us as we return from the offseason but we are also looking forward to play in Avaya stadium, known for one of the best atmospheres in the country," he added.

San Jose Earthquakes play in the Major League Soccer division. They have won two MLS Cup titles, in 2001 and 2003, and two Supporters' Shields in 2005 and 2012.

"The New York Cosmos have a great history and we first played them in the 1970s. We look forward to welcoming them back to San Jose ahead of the 2016 season," said San Jose Earthquakes President, Dave Kaval.

The Cosmos will announce further preseason fixtures in the coming weeks as the 2015 champions prepare for the 2016 North American Soccer League season which begins in April.



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