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NPSL Founders Cup Rebranded As NPSL Members Cup

The New York Cosmos will play 10 regular-season games starting in August
Published Jul 24, 2019

The New York Cosmos announced today the schedule for Members Cup, which was previously named Founders Cup.

The confirmed participants are Chattanooga FC, Detroit City FC, Michigan Stars FC, Milwaukee Torrent, Napa Valley 1839 FC, and New York Cosmos.  

The competition for the club will still begin on the road on August 10 against Chattanooga FC at Finley Stadium. The home opener also stays the same and will be on August 17 against the Milwaukee Torrent at Mitchel Athletic Complex.

During the inaugural Members Cup, the club will play 10 games in a regular season, facing each team home and away. All home games will be at 7 p.m. at Mitchel Athletic Complex.

“We’re very excited to launch the Members Cup,” Cosmos Senior Vice President Joe Barone said. “It’s an important step to developing a full season, independent league where the New York Cosmos can grow and thrive.”

Cosmos coach Carlos Mendes said, “We are expecting a high level of competition in the Members Cup, and we are so thankful for Rocco Commisso’s commitment to the club and this new exciting league.”

The updated schedule of opponents is below and all games are listed in local time:

DATE

TIME

VENUE

HOME

AWAY

Aug. 10

7:30 p.m.

Finley Stadium

Chattanooga FC

New York Cosmos

Aug. 17

7 p.m.

Mitchel Athletic Complex

New York Cosmos

Milwaukee Torrent

Aug. 31

7 p.m.

Ultimate Soccer Arena

Michigan Stars

New York Cosmos

Sept. 7

7 p.m.

Mitchel Athletic Complex

New York Cosmos

Napa Valley1839 FC

Sept. 14

7 p.m.

Mitchel Athletic Complex

Michigan Stars

New York Cosmos

Sept. 21

7:30 p.m.

Keyworth Stadium

Detroit City FC

New York Cosmos

Sept. 28

7 p.m.

Mitchel Athletic Complex

New York Cosmos

Chattanooga FC

Oct. 5

7 p.m.

Hart Park

Milwaukee Torrent

New York Cosmos

Oct. 12

7 p.m.

Mitchel Athletic Complex

New York Cosmos

Detroit City FC

Oct. 19

7 p.m.

Dodd Stadium

Napa Valley 1839 FC

New York Cosmos