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To coincide with the Umbro New York Cosmos Blackout launch, Umbro and the New York Cosmos teamed up with Jeff Staple’s Reed Space Annex NYC for a Blackout Party celebrating the new Umbro x NY Cosmos collection, featuring the world famous DJ Clark Kent. The party took place at Reed Space, with the mood set by charred walls, imagery of the 1977 riots, and vintage New York Cosmos photographs. Continue Reading →
Commemorating the New York city blackout of July 1977, Umbro have created a special edition range of products for the New York Cosmos. The Cosmos Blackout range has been inspired by the moment that star defender Carlos Alberto Torres arrived in New York in 1977, in the midst of the blackout. In this video, Carlos’ recollections of the time are brought to life in this terrific animation. For more information on the New York Cosmos Blackout range, take a look at www.umbro.com
On 13th July 1977, legendary Brazilian footballer Carlos Alberto Torres arrived in New York to play for The New York Cosmos and reunite with his Brazilian teammate, Pelé. At 8.53pm that evening, the city that never sleeps stood still in darkness as an electrical blackout swept across New York City. Continue Reading →
In July, 2011, England defender Ashley Cole and hip-hop icon Jay-Z also announced plans to open a new restaurant and bar in London in 2012.The project entitled ’40/40 London’ will have a modern American-themed menu at a location yet to be decided. The 40/40 London will give first option on jobs to talented, long-term unemployed young people. In addition each month a percentage of profits from the project will go to local youth charities for music and sport projects in deprived communities. Continue Reading →
On January 27th, 2011 Simmons made his first appearance at an American soccer match as he attended the 2011 MLS All-Star game vs. Manchester United, at New York Red Bull Arena in Harrison New Jersey. Continue Reading →
Okayplayer reports on a screening of Streetball, which focuses on South Africa’s 2008 Homeless World Cup team. Click here to check out the post.
