New York Cosmos captain Carlos Mendes is having a pretty good year. He's led his team to an undefeated season through five games and a spot at the top of the league standings, but today he's celebrating something special in his personal life: The birth of his first child.

James Ryan Mendes was born Thursday morning, May 7, 2015 to Carlos and his wife Jill. Perhaps now Carlos can solicit advice from teammates Hunter Freeman, Raúl, Rovérsio, Jimmy Maurer and others on how to juggle being a parent and a professional footballer.

From everyone in the New York Cosmos family: congratulations Carlos and Jill!

Leo Fernandes

Video: @Leo_Fernandes22 with some words for the team captain. #NYCosmos #CosmosFamily pic.twitter.com/rphglJsosA

— New York Cosmos (@NYCosmos) May 7, 2015

Marcos Senna

Video: @MarcosSenna19 con un mensaje para Carlos Mendes, el capitán del #NYCosmos. pic.twitter.com/q8j4uaqUqz

— Cosmos de Nueva York (@LosNYCosmos) Mayo 7, 2015