Cosmos Country

Jim Whelan & Jerry Cala
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From the hosts of "The Sports Consiglieres" comes "Cosmos Country". A Brand new podcast about the re-launch and history of the NY Cosmos! The legendary New York Cosmos are making a comeback, returning to professional soccer in 2026 as an expansion team in USL League One (the third tier of American soccer), playing at the historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ. Led by new owner Baye Adofo-Wilson and featuring former star Giuseppe Rossi in a leadership role, this new iteration aims to build a community-focused club, cultivating local talent and honoring the Cosmos' iconic legacy that once featured Pelé.

  1. 3D AGO

    Cosmos Country Welcomes Tino Puentes!

    The "Cosmos Country" Podcast is back for a second episode of the week because it's a special one as Jerry & Jimmy sit down with Tino Puentes! Tino is from Garwood, New Jersey, a small town where he started a landscaping business in high school that he ran through college. Multisport Athlete: In high school, he was an all-county basketball player and played soccer for both his school and Cedar Stars Academy. In College: He played D-III soccer at Drew University, where he notably jumped from four goals his sophomore year to 14 his junior year -- Joining the Cosmos: After graduating and working a corporate job, he attended trials and was personally called by Giuseppe Rossi, who told Tino he believed in his talent. His Life at the New York Cosmo has been quite exciting! His coach, Davide Corti, describes him as a "joker" who can play multiple positions and is willing to "run through a wall" for the team. The Atmosphere: Tino is known for keeping the locker room loose and using humor to help teammates when they are down. On Hinchcliffe Stadium: He finds playing at Hinchcliffe Stadium welcoming rather than intimidating, especially with local family and friends frequently in the stands. His Goals: He is 100% confident the team will make the playoffs, citing strong chemistry within the young group. A fun show with some excellent insight! Enjoy!! #TinoPuentes #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry

    36 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Cosmos Officially Partner With Hinchcliffe Stadium & Roster Moves!

    It was a busy "housekeeping" episode of Cosmos Country as hosts Jerry Calla and Jimmy Whalen caught up on the latest roster moves, club partnerships, and upcoming matches. Here are the key takeaways from the May 11, 2026, broadcast: Team News & Roster MovesNew Signing: The Cosmos have signed goalkeeper Javier Garcia from AC Boise to help shore up the back line following injuries to other keepers.Goalkeeper Depth: With Garcia joining, the team currently has four goalkeepers, including Boris Del Valle, who serves as both a player and the goalkeeper coach.Departure: 17-year-old Julian Locker and the team mutually parted ways as he decided to pursue his education and play soccer at Princeton University. Club Partnerships & Youth Development Jose Angulo, the head scout and head of youth development, met with local coaches to discuss growing the Cosmos' network. Highlights of this initiative include: Educational Opportunities: Training sessions and clinics for local travel clubs and high school coaches.Cosmos Cup: Plans for a future tournament to be held at Hinchcliffe Stadium.Local Focus: Angulo emphasized that the club’s long-term plan remains focused on building the squad around local talent paired with USL experience. Pride Night AnnouncementThe Cosmos announced a major partnership with the historic Stonewall Inn. Official Partnership: The Cosmos are now the official soccer club of the venue.Pride Night Match: Scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at Hinchcliffe Stadium against Hartford Athletic.Special Kits: The team will wear limited-edition Pride jerseys and warm-up gear for the event. Upcoming Match: Westchester FCThe Cosmos travel to Mount Vernon this Friday at 7:00 PM for a USL Cup group stage match against Westchester FC. Players to Watch: The match features two of the league's top scorers: the Cosmos' Spangler and Westchester's Connor McGlynn.Potential Rivalry: The hosts noted that while both teams were ranked low in preseason polls, their geographic proximity (roughly 30 miles apart) is quickly turning this into a spirited rivalry. Fan Giveaways & MerchTicket Giveaway: The podcast is giving away two tickets to the May 27 home game. Fans can enter by following the show on Instagram, subscribing to their YouTube channel (Mile Twenty One Media), and tagging two friends.New Merchandise: Official podcast t-shirts are now available through Mile Twenty One Media.

    32 min

  3. MAY 5

    Cosmos Country Welcomes Goalie Derrek Chan!

    Is it Time to Panic? 🟢⚪️Goalie Derrek Chan Chimes in!The Cosmos are off to a rocky start, and the vibes at home are... complicated. This week on Cosmos Country, Jerry Cala sits down with the man between the posts, Derrek Chen, to figure out exactly what’s going on with the boys in green. After a tough loss brings the record to 2-4-1, the fellas don't hold back. Is it just a slow start, or is it time to hit the panic button? 🚨 📺 Inside This Episode:The Post-Game Breakdown: Analyzing the latest loss and the current standings.Derrek Chen Joins the Show: The Cosmos keeper "raps" with Jerry and Jim about locker room morale and the expectations for the rest of the season. Chan brings up PLENTY about USL, MLS and so much more and gives his perspective on all things United States Soccer! 🧤Turning the Tide: What needs to change before the next kickoff?BIG NEWS: We are launching our FIRST GIVEAWAY of the season! 🎟️🎟️ 🎁 TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🎁We want to see you in the stands! We are giving away two tickets to an upcoming home match. How to enter: Listen to the full episode for the secret keyword.Head over to our social media accounts (Twitter/X & Instagram) for the official entry rules and to submit your entry! Follow Cosmos Country: 🐦 Twitter: [Link] 📸 Instagram: [Link] ⚽️ Subscribe for more Cosmos coverage! #NYCosmos #CosmosCountry #DerrekChen #USL #SoccerPodcast #NYIsGreen

    54 min

  4. APR 27

    Cosmos Country Welcomes Tristan Stephani !

    Cosmos Country is back today on a Monday as Jerry and Jimmy welcome in another player from the club! And it's not just any player, The NY Cosmos goalkeeper Tristan Stephani joins the program! Via the Cosmos Website: Tristan Stephani joins the New York Cosmos as a goalkeeper with a strong developmental foundation and competitive experience gained through structured academy and collegiate environments. His progression reflects steady growth in high-performance systems that emphasize discipline, technical refinement, and match readiness. At the collegiate level, Stephani earned consistent minutes through reliability and composure under pressure. Competing against top regional opposition strengthened his shot-stopping instincts and decision-making in high-tempo scenarios. Exposure to pre-professional competition further accelerated his transition into the professional ranks. Stephani is known for his agility, positioning, and confidence commanding the penalty area. He reacts quickly in one-on-one situations and demonstrates clean handling on crosses and set pieces. Comfortable distributing with both feet, he supports build-up play from the back and contributes to maintaining structured possession. Beyond his technical attributes, Stephani brings professionalism and focus to the goalkeeper unit. His work ethic and attention to detail align with the Cosmos’ emphasis on preparation and competitive standards. As the club builds depth and resilience for its USL League One campaign, Stephani strengthens the foundation between the posts." Enjoy this fun conversation between the fellas and Tristan!

    38 min

  5. APR 22

    Cosmos Country Welcomes Simon Evans of "The Soccer Business"

    Just before the Cosmos take the field again on Saturday, Jerry & Jimmy of "Cosmos Country" have a fun sit down with Simon Evans of "The Soccer Business" , It states on Simon's Linked in: "After years of experience as an international news agency sports news journalist, I co-founded The Soccer Business - a news, information, data and analysis company dedicated to providing the soccer industry, particularly in North America, with the information and insights needed for growth. I've spent my career covering football and sport all over the world. Starting out as a freelancer in Eastern Europe, I travelled the continent, East and West, researching the best-selling Rough Guide to European Football and writing magazine features and interviews. Then I joined Reuters and spent eight years in Italy covering the triumphs of AC Milan, Juventus and the World Cup winning Italian national team and all the controversies and scandals in Italian football. A switch to Miami, meant a chance to cover a range of different sports, NFL, NBA, PGA golf, ATP and WTA tennis. I covered six Super Bowls, the Masters at Augusta, NBA Finals and cricket in the Caribbean. But soccer remained a major part of my beat as I covered David Beckham's playing career and his creation of an MLS franchise in Miami and the U.S national team's World Cup campaigns in South Africa and Brazil and the World Cup winning women's team. The growth of the soccer business was a key focus. After taking a break from the agency, writing and broadcasting about soccer for the Washington Post, Fusion and Univision and writing about NFL for the Guardian, I returned to Reuters and to England to lead Reuters coverage of the Premier League and Champions League and the business of football in Europe. In October, 2022, I took on a new role with AFP as US Sports Correspondent, returning to Miami with a remit to cover American sport for the rest of the world and was part of the 2022 World Cup team, the Paris Olympics coverage and the Club World Cup. In July, 2025 I co-founded The Soccer Business, producing a weekly newsletter and podcast with ambitious growth plans to develop a broad soccer business information service." The fellas talk about his career path along with the current USL product and what the Cosmos can do to draw in more fans as the season grows long! Enjoy this very insightful episode! #CosmosCountry #TheSoccerBusiness #USL

    38 min

  6. APR 20

    Cosmos Country Welcomes Will Noecker!

    The Cosmos had a fantastic comeback draw on Sunday (4.19) and continue their momentum in the early part of the season. Cosmos Country is back to break down the game and Jerry & Jimmy are not alone. The show welcomes Will Noecker to the program to talk about the first 6 games of the season and the comeback from yesterday along with expectations going forward! Enjoy!! #Cosmos #NYCosmos #WillNoecker

    35 min

  7. APR 15

    Cosmos Country Welcomes Back Ajmeer Spengler

    The Cosmos Country Podcast is on a roll this week and speaking about on a roll, there's nobody playing better than Ajmeer Spengler who crushed 3 PK's and has helped the Cosmos get on this 2 game winning streak as they gear up for their return to the field this weekend. Spengler joins Jerry & Jimmy and catch up about his thoughts on the first 5 games of the young season in the USL. See what the star has to say on this episode of "Cosmos Country" Podcast! #AjmeerSpengler #USL #NYCosmos

    37 min

  8. APR 13

    Cosmos Country Welcomes BACK Anderson Holt!

    The Cosmos are in a little bit of a break period from their match schedule but the practices and work has not stopped. Jim Whelan and Jerry Cala welcome back Cosmos' very own Anderson Holt to catch up and see how the season has treated the team and him as a new face in a new place. The Cosmos are riding a 2 game winning streak so the fellas talk a little bit about his favorite formations, how he's been quite durable not coming off the field at all during the first 5 games and they sneak in a little rumor about Anderson being the best ping pong player on the team in the down time. All this and more on Cosmos Country Podcast produced by Mile21 Media! #NYCosmos #USL #AndersonHolt

    32 min
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From the hosts of "The Sports Consiglieres" comes "Cosmos Country". A Brand new podcast about the re-launch and history of the NY Cosmos! The legendary New York Cosmos are making a comeback, returning to professional soccer in 2026 as an expansion team in USL League One (the third tier of American soccer), playing at the historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ. Led by new owner Baye Adofo-Wilson and featuring former star Giuseppe Rossi in a leadership role, this new iteration aims to build a community-focused club, cultivating local talent and honoring the Cosmos' iconic legacy that once featured Pelé.

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  • Creator
    Jim Whelan & Jerry Cala
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    25
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    © Copyright 2026 Jim Whelan & Jerry Cala
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