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| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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]
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]
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]
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