Pele turns 80: Brazil great's most iconic images, amazing stats and a brand new song!
To mark his special day, ESPN Brasil and Getty Images prepared a selection of 12 historical photos of "O Rei" ("The King").
2017 Schedule
SFDSFD2FT
0New York CosmosNYC
MIAMIA0FT0New York CosmosNYC
PRFCPRFC2FT5New York CosmosNYC
JKAJKA4FT4New York CosmosNYC- PRFCPRFC1FT4New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC0FT
0FCEFCE 
INDYINDY2FT2New York CosmosNYC- New York CosmosNYC1FT0PRFCPRFC
- New York CosmosNYC0FT
2NCFCNCFC - New York CosmosNYC2FT2SFDSFD
- New York CosmosNYC3FT3JKAJKA
- MIAMIA3FT3New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC0FT2JKAJKA
- NCFCNCFC2FT2New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC3FT3INDYINDY
- FCEFCE1FT1New York CosmosNYC
- SFDSFD2FT1New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC3FT1MIAMIA
- FCEFCE0FT1New York CosmosNYC
- INDYINDY2FT1New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC1FT1INDYINDY
- MIAMIA2FT1New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC4FT2PRFCPRFC
- New York CosmosNYC2FT2NCFCNCFC
- New York CosmosNYC2FT4FCEFCE
2017 Schedule
New York CosmosNYC27/6FT4FCEFCE- New York CosmosNYC210/6FT2NCFCNCFC
- New York CosmosNYC416/6FT2PRFCPRFC
- MIAMIA224/6FT1New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC14/7FT1INDYINDY
- INDYINDY28/7FT1New York CosmosNYC
- FCEFCE015/7FT1New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC329/7FT1MIAMIA
- SFDSFD25/8FT1New York CosmosNYC
- FCEFCE111/8FT1New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC319/8FT3INDYINDY
- NCFCNCFC226/8FT2New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC03/9FT2JKAJKA
- MIAMIA36/9FT3New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC317/9FT3JKAJKA
- New York CosmosNYC220/9FT2SFDSFD
- New York CosmosNYC023/9FT2NCFCNCFC
- New York CosmosNYC11/10FT0PRFCPRFC
- INDYINDY27/10FT2New York CosmosNYC
- New York CosmosNYC014/10FT0FCEFCE
- PRFCPRFC118/10FT4New York CosmosNYC
- JKAJKA422/10FT4New York CosmosNYC
- PRFCPRFC228/10FT5New York CosmosNYC
- MIAMIA05/11FT0New York CosmosNYC
- SFDSFD212/11FT0New York CosmosNYC
Sources: Cosmos chief close to Fiorentina deal
New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso is close to completing a deal to buy Serie A club Fiorentina for around $150m, according to ESPN FC sources.
NASL holdovers cleared for U.S. Open Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced that New York Cosmos B, Jacksonville Armada FC and Miami FC 2 can take part in the U.S. Open Cup.
Cosmos owner slams 'failed soccer nation'
New York Cosmos owner Rocco Commisso hit out at U.S. Soccer, its relationship with SUM, North Carolina FC owner Steve Malik, and the USL.
NASL: Deltas seal championship triumph
The San Francisco Deltas have clinched the North American Soccer League title, defeating the New York Cosmos 2-0 at Kezar Stadium on Sunday night.
NASL: MLS arm tried to 'terminate' Cosmos
The North American Soccer League has filed its latest response in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Pele: Clubs tried to lure me out of retirement
Brazil legend Pele has revealed he received offers from Europe, Japan and Mexico following his 1977 retirement with the New York Cosmos.
Ledesma's Cantona-style goal
Emmanuel Ledesma's debut goal for New York Cosmos has been voted the club's goal of the month for April.
Amauri to stay in NASL with N.Y. Cosmos
Former Serie A striker Amauri has changed NASL teams, leaving the Fort Lauderdale Strikers for the New York Cosmos.
Ex-Anderlecht, Cosmos striker Van der Elst dies
Former Belgium striker Francois "Swat" Van der Elst died on Wednesday. He was 62.
Cosmos sold to Mediacom CEO Commisso
Rocco Commisso, the chief executive of Mediacom and a former soccer player at Columbia, has purchased majority ownership of the NASL's New York Cosmos
Former Paraguay striker Cabanas dies at 55
Former Paraguay striker Roberto Cabanas died on Monday in Asuncion. He was 55.
Bill Peterson out as NASL president
Bill Peterson is out as president of the troubled North American Soccer League, which is cutting from 12 teams to eight.
Garber: No third MLS team in New York
Don Garber says MLS will not have a third team in New York, meaning if the Cosmos were to ever join, it'd be at the expense of the Red Bulls or NYCFC.
U.S.'s Gulati takes part in NASL, USL talks
The NASL's Board of Governors completed two days of crisis meetings on Wednesday, but there appeared to be no resolution as to the league's future.
Cosmos and NASL both working to survive
The future of the North American Soccer League appeared to be in peril on Tuesday, as club owners and potential investors met for crisis talks.
Cosmos win second straight NASL title
The New York Cosmos claimed the NASL championship for the second straight season by beating the Indy Eleven 4-2 on penalties after a goalless game.
A tribute to Brazil great Carlos Alberto
Former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto passed away Tuesday at age 72. 'Capita's' stunning goal in the final clinched the 1970 World Cup for Brazil.
NY Cosmos player proposes on pitch
Szetela's big moment came just after the final whistle when, with a little help from the crowd, the 29-year-old got down on one knee.
Open Cup: NASL's Strikers shock Orlando
The Houston Dynamo eased to a win vs. Sporting KC, while the New England Revolution rallied to beat the New York Cosmos in the U.S. Open Cup.
Rangers sign Krancjar from New York Cosmos
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Niko Kranjcar has signed for Rangers, the Ibrox club have announced.
PRFC vs. Puerto Rico in New York friendly
"With the Puerto Rican Day Parade being an iconic institution... we are excited for the team to participate," Anthony said.
Pele auctioning World Cup winner's medals
Pele will sell his three World Cup winner's medals as part of a large auction of his memorabilia from his storied life in June.
Cosmos contact Roma's Totti - Savarese
The New York Cosmos have reached out to Francesco Totti in hopes of bringing the Roma legend to the U.S., coach Giovanni Savarese confirmed Wednesday.
Pele suing Samsung for $30m over ad
Brazil legend Pele is suing Samsung for $30 million over a lookalike the company used in an advertisement in the New York Times.
2017 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami FC | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | +11 | 33 |
| San Francisco Deltas | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | +9 | 28 |
| North Carolina FC | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | +10 | 24 |
| New York Cosmos | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | +4 | 21 |
| Jacksonville Armada | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -1 | 19 |
| Puerto Rico FC | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -10 | 16 |
| FC Edmonton | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -7 | 14 |
| Indy Eleven | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -16 | 13 |
2017 Team LeadersNorth American Soccer League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsNorth American Soccer League
Goal Difference34th
Goals Scored562nd
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded534th