August 28, 1977 – Cosmos win their 2nd NASL title, 2-1 v Seattle Sounders, with goals from Steve Hunt and Giorgio Chinaglia at Portland, bringing a storybook finish to the final competitive match for Pelé, retiring as a champion.

“After three World Cups, now this. I can stop now, as a champion, I can die now. I have everything I wanted from my life in soccer.” – Pelé