The New York Cosmos are thrilled to announce a partnership with St. Joseph’s Health, naming the renowned healthcare organization as the club’s Official Hospital and Physical Therapy Partner for the 2026 season.
The partnership brings together two North Jersey institutions rooted in community, performance and care, reinforcing the Cosmos’ commitment to providing best-in-class support for its players while deepening its connection to the North Jersey community.
As part of the agreement, St. Joseph’s Health will serve as the official provider of athletic training and medical services for the Cosmos throughout the 2026 season. This includes dedicated on-site athletic training support across all training sessions and matchdays, ensuring players receive consistent, high-level care both on and off the pitch.
“This partnership is about aligning with an organization that shares our commitment to excellence and community,” said Baye Adofo-Wilson, Majority Owner and Managing Partner of the New York Cosmos. “St. Joseph’s Health plays a vital role in the community and region and together we are building a foundation that supports our players while strengthening our connection to the people we represent.”
St. Joseph’s Health will be featured prominently throughout the Cosmos matchday experience at Hinchliffe Stadium, including in-stadium signage and as a sleeve partner on all Cosmos home and away kits during the 2026 season.
“We are honored to provide the Cosmos with the exceptional care that St. Joseph’s Health and our clinicians are known for,” said Dustin M. Riccio, MD, President and CEO, St. Joseph’s Health. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to the community we serve.”
The partnership will also extend beyond the pitch through a series of community-driven initiatives. Cosmos players will participate in multiple appearances at St. Joseph’s Health facilities, including visits to the Children’s Hospital, reinforcing a shared commitment to impact and outreach across the region.
ABOUT ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH
Founded in 1867 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, St. Joseph’s Health is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by more than 5,000 leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams. From its humble beginnings, St. Joseph’s Health has become one of the premier health systems in the state. The organization continues to evolve as the leading health resource in the community, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the largest providers of charity care in New Jersey.
The St. Joseph’s Health system is one of the leading clinical teaching and academic centers in the country, and has been recognized for its innovative programs and cutting-edge services. The health system operates a full continuum of care, including a regional tertiary care medical center (St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, Paterson), an acute care medical center (St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, Wayne) a state-designated children’s hospital (St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Paterson), an outpatient facility (St. Joseph’s Totowa Health Campus, Totowa), comprehensive home care (Visiting Health Services of New Jersey), and multiple ambulatory care centers located throughout Northern New Jersey. The system is further supported by St. Joseph’s Health Medical Group, which operates more than 100 physician medical and specialty practices across northern New Jersey.
For more information, please visit www.stjosephshealth.org.
About the New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos is a professional soccer club competing in USL League One, based in Paterson, New Jersey. Playing at historic Hinchliffe Stadium, the Cosmos are committed to building a community-driven club that blends sport, culture, and entertainment while creating opportunities and inspiring the next generation of players and fans.
Community. Club. Cosmos.
For more information, visit www.nycosmos.com
