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Jones Leaving Galaxy To
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Cobi Jones, a member of the '94, '98 and '02 U.S. World Cup teams, has left his assistant coaching position with the MLS Galaxy to become Associate Dir of Soccer with the N.Y. Cosmos, a prospective MLS expansion team. Jones’ role with the Cosmos will be to advise and oversee the training and management of any and all players involved in the club’s soccer programs. In addition, he will serve as an ambassador for the club, acting as spokesperson and community liaison. Jones is the all-time leader of the U.S. men’s national team in appearances, and scored the first goal in the history of the Galaxy (Fred Dreier, SportsBusiness Journal). ESPN L.A.'s Scott French noted the Cosmos are "angling to become" the 20th MLS franchise. Jones said, "I can't go into too many of the details, but it's something that will pleasantly surprise a lot of people. The ultimate goal is to get into MLS, but the way they're going about it, I think, is the right way. They want to do amazing things, not just in the New York area, but for MLS and soccer in the United States and internationally." Jones, who will commute to N.Y. while continuing to live in L.A., added he will be "shaking hands, pushing the Cosmos name within [the] United States and internationally, being an ambassador representing the club and organization in the right way" (ESPNLA.com, 1/10).
