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Cosmos claw back from two goals down to draw Forward Madison The Cosmos enjoyed an 11vs10 advantage from the 32nd minute on following a Madison red card, yet had to fight back to earn a 2-2 draw at Hinchliffe Stadium.

The New York Cosmos enjoyed a man advantage for nearly an hour on Sunday. The side scored twice in the rain to overcome a two goal deficit vs Forward Madison FC and left Hinchliffe with a point in the 2-2 draw.

#NYCosmos recap on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/new-york-cos...

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Welcome to New York Soccer Journal!

We’re here to continue covering everything soccer in NYC. That includes stellar #NYCFC coverage from the others, #NYCosmos, Gotham FC, Brooklyn FC, and more lower league content.

(Plus *maybe* even more down the line 👀 🐂)

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My North American Soccer Reporters (NASR, @soccerreporters.bsky.social) MLS Player of the Week ballot - 2026 Matchday Eight (8)

1: Prince Osei Owusu - CF Montreal - #CFMTL
2: Sergi Solans - Real Salt Lake - #RSL

#NYCSN

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RECAP: Red Bull Did Not Carry the Impact Into Montreal, 4-1 - New York Sports Nation RECAP: Red Bull Did Not Carry the Impact Into Montreal, 4-1 -

After the second goal, it seemed like #RBNY wanted to let the half finish so that they could regroup, as this may have been one of the worst halves in the Michael Bradley era.

This was Montreal's first win at home since August 2025.

#RedRunsDeep

nycsportsnation.com/2026/04/18/r...

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FINAL
New York Cosmos 2-2 Forward Madison FC

A draw that feels like a loss IMO. Two goals in the first 5 of the second half. Up a man for 60 minutes.

Tough day for Tristan Stephani. Spengler had a goal but a fair amount of missed plays.
#NYCosmos #FMFC

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50' COSMOS GOAL

Sebastián Guenzatti ties it up! A bad giveaway by Forward Madison gives the veteran the chance to shoot from distance and get the ball past an out of place keeper.

2-2
#NYCosmos #FMFC

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49' COSMOS GOAL

Ajmeer Spengler scores his fifth goal of the season after a long ball from midfield. The defieict is cut in half.

1-2 #FMFC
#NYCosmos #USL

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HALFTIME
New York Cosmos 0-2 Forward Madison FC

#NYCosmos go up a man and still allow a goal. Geni Kanyane shown a red for DOGSO, free kick hits off the wall. Counter and Hofstra alumni Ryan Carmichael chips out of place NYC keeper Tristan Stephani from midfield.

#USL

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22’ FORWARD MADISON GOAL, OLYMPICO

Geni Kanyane sends a corner kick from the right side into the goal, probably helped by the wind.

0-1 #FMFC
#NYCosmos

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TEAMS ON THE FIELD

FORMER NASL TEAM VS TEAM THAT PROBABLY WAS PITCHED TO THE NASL UNDER PETER WILT

RAIN COMING DOWN

LIGHT CROWD BUT SOME MINGOS MIGRATED HERE

New York Cosmos vs Forward Madison FC is coming up.

(Limited updates here due to weather)
#NYCosmos #FMFC

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Warmups and lineups ahead of the 2 PM kickoff at Hinchliffe Stadium.

The New York Cosmos and Forward Madison FC in a first time ever meeting. Tristan Stephani back in goal for #NYCosmos after early season struggles. Former #NYCFC II defender Collin McCamy starting for #FMFC.

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Time to do that soccer.

The New York Cosmos host Forward Madison FC at Hinchliffe Stadium this afternoon. #NYCosmos on a two game winning streak looking to move up the USL League One table.

Covering todays game for [REDACTED] (announcement 🔜)

@forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social
@nycosmossc.bsky.social

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2026 National Amateur Cup: Chicago House disqualified for fielding ineligible player The 2026 National Amateur Cup has had another bump in the road.

2026 National Amateur Cup

BREAKING: Chicago House AC have been disqualified from their #USASA regional tournament for fielding an ineligible player. @chicagohouseac.bsky.social, who was set to play Round 2 on Sunday, are appealing.

Article by @mhdtim.bsky.social: thecup.us/2026/04/18/2...

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From The Red Bull Experience on Twitter and Instagram
(@/rbny.xp)

Red Bull New York has conceded 19 goals in only eight games—officially the worst defensive start to a season in club history.

#RBNY

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Dylan Nealis struggles at center back continue. Handball, PK, CF Montreal up 2-0.

#RBNY need Julián Bazán to be ready for MLS minutes.

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Why did Horvath pass to Forsberg under that sort of pressure? Loturi was gifted the ball in the box and get a goal this early.

Now Montreal just missed a chance to make it 2-0. Red Bull New York looks off.
#RBNY

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2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Julian Hall’s brace leads Red Bull New York past Pittsburgh Riverhounds Red Bull New York (the artist formerly known as the New York Red Bulls) defeated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, 3-1, on Saturday night in Round 3 of the 2026 US Open Cup.

#ICYMI Red Bull New York beat Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, 3-1, in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. An all around solid performance vs USLC champs sets #RBNY up a date with #NYCFC next round.

#USOC2026 Recap on @thecup.us:
thecup.us/2026/04/17/2...

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Gotta own the Red Bull by honoring a sex pest.

That’ll really get under the fan’s skin.

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This concludes the postgame press conference with Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley following his team's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32.
#RBNY #USOC2026

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Bradley says the team is really excited to play New York City FC next in the US Open Cup. Watched plenty of the derby matches. Two teams ready to go after each other. There are important games and work before then, but team will be ready and excited.
#RBNY #NYCFC #USOC2026

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On Mitchell's injury, Bradley says he is doing fine. Will continue to monitor him. Check on him tomorrow.
#RBNY #USOC2026

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On Pittsburgh, Bradley says the team went into this respecting them. The pedigree, the accomplishments in this tournament, defending champions in their league.
#RBNY #USOC2026

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Coach Bradley on his lineup having a lot of regulars, says team is going to go for it every game. "We value the Open Cup". Want to put a team on the field that goes after things. "I really believe when you talk about creating an identity, that is the only way".
#RBNY #USOC2026

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On Julian Hall, coach Bradley says he is making big progress. "Its not just the goals, its the ability to... set the tone". He chases. Has done a really good job of understanding how the team plays.
#RBNY #USOC2026

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On Mosquera and Benedetti getting time, they did well and are part of a bigger group now. Team is very pleased with both of those guys. Each have a unique profile.
#RBNY #USOC2026

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Coach Bradley asked about the inverted wingers, he says the team still has width. Bradley thinks for long stretches, the team's ability to probe, play side to side, was pretty good. Second and third goal from that.
#RBNY #USOC2026

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Postgame press conference with Red Bull New York head coach Michael Bradley following his team's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32 is coming up.
#RBNY #USOC2026

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Told by arena staff 900 tickets were sold for tonight's 2026 US Open Cup match at Sports Illustrated Stadium between Red Bull New York and Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

I count sub 600 people in seats.

Embarrassing. Don't apply to host if you won't market.
#RBNY #USOC2026

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TEAMS ON THE FIELD

THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPS

THE YOUNG METROBULLS

Red Bull New York vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC is coming up!

Doing updates over on @thecup.us

#RBNY #USOC2026

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