New York Cosmos Continue To Fill Out Their Front Office, Hire Manchester United Legend Eric Cantona

“The New York Cosmos have a history of associating ourselves with the best,” said Paul Kemsley, Chairman of The New York Cosmos, in a statement. “Cobi Jones fits perfectly into the DNA of this club. We look forward to the impact that he will have on this organization and on the players who will form the backbone of our future.”

Since Kemsley, a former Tottenham vice chairman, bought the team’s rights from former NASL Cosmos general manager Peppe Pinton, the team has significantly increased its presence. Among the actual soccer-related moves is starting academies on both coasts. But until the signing of Jones, most of what they’ve been doing is better classified as “hype” such as releasing promotional videos and the like or hiring former Cosmos player Giorgio Chanaglia as their “international ambassador.”