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Watch: History of Cosmos vs. Rowdies

New York Cosmos Historian Dr. David Kilpatrick traces the origins of the Cosmos-Rowdies rivalry, from Pelé, Rodney Marsh, Franz Beckenbauer and Eddie Firmani to the modern era.
Published May 20, 2016

The Cosmos and Rowdies haven't just traded wins and losses on the field. They've also traded players and coaches. See below for some prominent examples, past and present.

EDDIE FIRMANI (Head Coach): Rowdies 1975-77; Cosmos 1977-78, 1984

JOEY FINK: Cosmos 1973-75; Rowdies 1976-78

BORIS BANDOV: Rowdies 1977-78; Cosmos 1979-82

STEVE WEGERLE: Rowdies 1977-81, 1983-84; Cosmos 1981-82

PEDRO DEBRITO: Rowdies 1982-84; Cosmos 1984-85

DANNY MWANGA: Cosmos 2014; Rowdies 2016-present

LUCKY MKOSANA: Rowdies 2013-14; Cosmos 2015-present