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International Music Sensation Farruko to Perform During NY Cosmos Home Opener at Brooklyn’s MCU Park

Published Mar 14, 2017

The New York Cosmos today announced that Latin music star, Farruko, will perform for fans during the club’s April 1st. home opener against Miami FC at MCU Park in Brooklyn’s historic Coney Island neighborhood. 

“Throughout the 2017 season, we will be celebrating the return of America’s most iconic soccer club to New York City,” said Cosmos Chairman, Rocco B. Commisso. “With the excitement of Cosmos soccer combined with the chart-topping music of Farruko, opening night at MCU Park will be an event to remember.”   

A leader in the reggaeton movement, Farruko infuses romantic lyrical content into Latin urban music. Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Farruko became an internet sensation posting songs to MySpace at the age of 16. He has collaborated with other Latin music superstars, including Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, J Balvin, Nicky Jam, and Yandel, among others. A versatile performer who has been nominated multiple times for Latin Grammy awards, Farruko possesses an impressive musical repertoire full of remarkable fusions that highlight his deep musical knowledge and diverse sounds.

The Cosmos match against Miami FC will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 1st.. Farruko will perform at 6:30 p.m. and during halftime. Gates to MCU Park open at 5:30 p.m. Ticket prices, which include both the game and the concert, range from $15 to $35 and can be purchased at www.nycosmos.com or by calling (855) 712-6766.