Entertainment powerhouse, New York Cosmos, have joined forces once more with Admiral sports to honour their historic partnership, with a special capsule collection paying homage to a time when the beautiful game truly took hold in the Big Apple.
The year is 1979. New York Cosmos are at the height of their powers, fresh off their third NASL championship sealed in front of 75,000 fans. The undisputed kings of North American football. Life after Pelé was just as successful as when the football icon was wearing a cosmos shirt. Fast forward to 2025 and the New York Cosmos and Admiral Sports have reunited to design a capsule collection that marks this unforgettable era.
Admiral Sports became part of the Cosmos family during the 70’s golden era, introducing a bold new kit changing the club’s secondary colour from green to navy. A statement piece designed in collaboration with Ralph Lauren, it marked the first true intersection of lifestyle fashion and football – proving how ahead of the time the Cosmos truly were. This alliance solidified the Cosmos as more than a football team, becoming a cultural institution in New York City.
“We are thrilled to reunite with the New York Cosmos for this collection, celebrating a moment in football history that was truly special," explained Theo Hamburger, Business Development Manager at Admiral. "The Cosmos represented the glamour and excitement of football in the late 1970’s, and Admiral was there to define the teams look. This collections brings that spirit back to life for a new generation of fans.”
At the heart of the new collection is the two retro jerseys of the iconic 1979 home and away kits worn during the golden generation of the Cosmos, complemented alongside fan shirts, tees and a blackout range ( a nod to New York’s streetwear culture). A stunning collection that perfects the blend of retro fashion and football, and a reminder to the younger fans of how great that golden generation of Cosmos were.
The capsule collection is available now at admiralsports.com
