GOALKEEPER

Tristan Stephani joins the New York Cosmos as a goalkeeper with a strong developmental foundation and competitive experience gained through structured academy and collegiate environments. His progression reflects steady growth in high-performance systems that emphasize discipline, technical refinement, and match readiness.

At the collegiate level, Stephani earned consistent minutes through reliability and composure under pressure. Competing against top regional opposition strengthened his shot-stopping instincts and decision-making in high-tempo scenarios. Exposure to pre-professional competition further accelerated his transition into the professional ranks.

Stephani is known for his agility, positioning, and confidence commanding the penalty area. He reacts quickly in one-on-one situations and demonstrates clean handling on crosses and set pieces. Comfortable distributing with both feet, he supports build-up play from the back and contributes to maintaining structured possession.

Beyond his technical attributes, Stephani brings professionalism and focus to the goalkeeper unit. His work ethic and attention to detail align with the Cosmos’ emphasis on preparation and competitive standards. As the club builds depth and resilience for its USL League One campaign, Stephani strengthens the foundation between the posts.