Welcome to a very special edition of "Cosmos Country" as today, Jerry Cala sits down with not 1, not 2 but THREE NY Cosmos employees to discuss their roles with the club along with their ties to the city of Paterson, NJ. A very warming welcome to them and even dive into some of the challenges they face trying to build a third chapter of the NY Cosmos within the community and building a strong fanbase! Enjoy! #CosmosCountry #EmployeeAppreciation #Community

We're headed for a showdown at historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, as Fort Wayne FC travels to take on the New York Cosmos. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season in this exciting soccer matchup. This episode of "Crests and Colors" explores the rich history of Cosmos against the relatively recent history of Fort Wayne FC. We discuss the on-field action and the passionate supporters that form the heartbeat of American soccer in each of our cities. Catch us live at 9pm every Sunday night, or later in the week on your favorite podcast directory. Join us on Patreon and become a Footy Faithful: / fortwaynefooty You can now join as a monthly Patron and access exclusive content or simply support the show with a one-time donation of $15, $30, or $50. Social Links: Website: https://www.fortwaynefooty.com Instagram: / fortwaynefooty Facebook: / fortwaynefooty Sponsor Links: Omnisource - https://www.omnisource.com Lazer X - https://lazerxfw.com DeadOne Pest Control - https://deadonepestcontrol.com R&t Tree Expert - https://randtservice.com Support All Things Mile21 Media by subscribing to the Channel and following along on IG @Mile21Media - And for all your podcasting and rental needs, Follow @Stellar19Studios on IG to rent space to create your own show with Mile21 Media!

Welcome back to "Cosmos Country" hosted by Jerry Cala and Jim Whelan! The Cosmos unfortunately have dropped their first two matches of the young 2026 USL season with a 3-1 defeat on the road to Spokane Velocity. Jimmy & Jerry break down the second match to give you their takes if there was improvement from Match 1 to Match 2 or are we going to have to start getting used to these growing pains. All this and more! #NYCosmos #SpokaneVelocity #USL #CosmosCountry

It's not the ideal start when it comes to a win/loss record as the Cosmos drop their opener 3-1, but boy does it feel good to be back! Jimmy & Jerry break down the Cosmos home opener in this week's recap episode of "Cosmos Country" ! The fans were loud, the atmosphere was quite good and it will only get better with time! The fellas break down the match and what to expect going forward this season! Enjoy! #Cosmos #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry

It's MATCH WEEK! We're getting you ready here at "Cosmos Country Podcast" with another player! This week Jerry Cala sits down with Nick Zielonka! "Zielonka, 23, hails from Wallington, NJ, and after starring for Wallington High School and the New Jersey Stallions, he played at both UMass Amherst and Kentucky. A strong, sturdy, two-footed striker, Zielonka tallied 13 goals and 14 assists for UMass in 2020-23 and another two (plus four assists) for Kentucky during a graduate school campaign in 2024.

Zielonka played in USL League Two for the Hudson Valley Hammers of Newburgh, NY and scored 31 goals across four summer seasons (2022-25), including nine in 2025. He also spent part of spring 2025 with renowned local amateur club New York Pancyprian Freedoms and started two U.S. Open Cup matches, including a first-round upset of MLS Next Pro side FC Cincinnati 2." - From NYCosmos.com - Enjoy!! Let's Go Cosmos!! #NYCosmos #NickZielonka #USL

A very special episode going down this week as we have finally hit MATCH WEEK! This Saturday The NY Cosmos will open chapter 3 of their historic franchise against The Portland Hearts Of Pine! Jimmy & Jerry do a crossover episode with Donald & Shawn who are members of Dirigo Union! They go over the squads and preview the match and keep things as civil as possible but come 3.14.26, bring the energy because it's time for Cosmos Soccer!! #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry #DirigoUnion

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With the opener right around the corner, "Cosmos Country" brings in another member of the team in Ajmeer Spengler! Spengler currently plays as a midfielder for the New York Cosmos in USL League One. He signed with the club on December 12, 2025, ahead of their 2026 debut season. Some of his career highlights include; Led the expansion side in scoring during the 2025 season with 9 goals and 4 assists in 29 appearances for Texoma FC and Earned AAC First Team All-Conference honors and was named the 2023 Men’s Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He recorded 9 goals and 8 assists in 36 matches for the Bulls! Hear about his expectations for the Cosmos and so much more with Jimmy & Jerry at the helm! Enjoy! #Cosmos #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry

The Cosmos are getting closer and closer to their opening game on March 14th 2026 so why not add a former VOICE of the team. He's featured on WFAN, mentioned so many times through all their programming, and has done some incredible work for the second stint of the Cosmos, and that is none other than WFAN's Peter Schwartz! Peter joins Jerry & Jimmy on this week's "Cosmos Country" podcast to discuss his former role and what he expects of the 2026 and third version of this historic franchise! Enjoy! #NYCosmos #USL #PeterSchwartz