New York Cosmos Sign Italian International Amauri

Published on February 21, 2017 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
New York Cosmos News Release


NEW YORK - The New York Cosmos announced today the club has come to terms with Italian striker Amauri, pending a physical and league approval. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"The New York Cosmos is one of the most storied soccer clubs in the world, as well as the defending NASL Champions," said Amauri. "I look forward to helping the team win yet another championship."

After growing up in Brazil and leaving Santa Catarina Clube it is in Italy where Amauri made his name. The striker went on to play for renowned clubs in Italy such as Juventus, Napoli and Fiorentina, scoring over 80 goals over the course of 16 years in Serie A and making one appearance with the Italian National Team. Amauri joined the Fort Lauderdale Strikers last August and recorded five goals and one assist in 826 minutes of play.

"Amauri has had an extended career in European soccer and his experience will definitely be an asset to the club," said Cosmos Head Coach and Sporting Director Giovanni Savarese. "He is a difficult forward to play against because of his size, speed and technique."

The Cosmos will kick off the 2017 NASL Season March 25 when they travel to Juan Ramî"n Loubriel Stadium to take on Puerto Rico FC. The Cosmos' 2017 home opener will take place at MCU Park in Brooklyn on Saturday, April 1 at 7:00 pm against Miami FC. Season tickets are on-sale now FmiR-52mSs672N9tnJ4LssifFz6xI6Gg5lzrkOdKZs6BHFqn2tyGCpaahs&_hsmi43074335) .

About the Cosmos The New York Cosmos are reigning champions of the NASL, having won their second consecutive NASL Championship and eighth overall on Nov. 13, 2016, with a 4-2 win on penalties over the Indy Eleven in The Championship Final.

The Cosmos began play in 1971, spending 14 seasons in the NASL, winning five league championships. During this time, the club brought some of the biggest names in world soccer to the USA including Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, Giorgio Chinaglia and Carlos Alberto.

The Cosmos returned to NASL competition on Aug. 3, 2013, winning the championship in their first season back in the league. Raî=BAl and Marcos Senna, legends at famed Spanish sides Real Madrid and Villarreal CF, each suited up in Cosmos colors for modern era championship runs, adding their names to the impressive list of global soccer stars who played with the club.

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