Shep Messing

Former professional soccer player and Olympian.

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

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[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

@nycosmos @mls @uslleagueone

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

This! https://t.co/Hl9zGgYmgH

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

Thank you Erik Stover and my NY Cosmos. I’m buying one! @nycosmos @mls @uslleagueone

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

Bobby Smith- defender-USA

[DobyRaider Javid Shah 🙏 🏴‍☠️🇩🇪🇺🇸🇮🇱 @DobyRaider]

Wrong-in the NASL only 2 players or so were Americans. Here’s the 1977 New York Cosmos squad including reserves (19 players):

Goalkeepers

•Shep Messing (#1, USA)
•Erol Yasin (#19, Turkey) — led GKs with a 0.71 GAA

Defenders

•Franz Beckenbauer (#6, West Germany)
•Carlos Alberto (#25, Brazil)
•Rildo (#23, Brazil)
•Keith Eddy (#5, England)
•Werner Roth (#4, USA)
•Robert Iarusci (#2, Canada)
•Charlie Aitken (#17, Scotland)

Midfielders

•Ramon Mifflin (#15, Peru)
•Vito Dimitrijevic (#3, Yugoslavia)
•Terry Garbett (#8, England)
•Nelsi Morais (#14, Brazil)

Forwards

•Pelé (#10, Brazil)
•Giorgio Chinaglia (#9, Italy) — top scorer with 15 league goals
•Steve Hunt (#11, England) — 10 assists
•Tony Field (#7, England)
•Jomo Sono (#22, South Africa)
•Gary Etherington (#21, USA)

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

Game on… be there today! @NYCosmos

[New York Cosmos @NYCosmos]

Legends Night is almost here.

Join us at Hinchliffe Stadium on March 14th at 2 pm as we celebrate the historic legacy of the Cosmos and welcome club legend Shep Messing back to the pitch as part of the matchday festivities.

Swipe to watch a special message from Shep and relive some of the moments that helped define Cosmos history.

Be there.

Secure your seats for Legends Night. Tickets available now — https://t.co/A35V23lOJD

Community. Club. Cosmos.

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

Thanks Graham. I don’t agree with you, but very nice of you to say that!

[Graham Ricks MD @soccer23fan11]

@damzychillin Bunch of nonsense. Shep Messing was the GOAT

[Pedro Rondon @usasupersoccer]

The New York Cosmos line up before a 1977 match at Giants Stadium, featuring Giorgio Chinaglia, Tony Field, Steve Hunt, Vito Dimitrijevic, Pelé, Ramon Mifflin, Pino Wilson, Franz Beckenbauer, Werner Roth, Nelsi Morais, and Shep Messing.

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

https://t.co/0kBNnSaAym

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

@GreggHurwitz I just received mine! Hope all is well pal.

[New York Cosmos @NYCosmos]

Shep Messing is back with the Cosmos.

Meet the legendary Cosmos goalkeeper @ShepMessing1 at Fan Fest + Select-A-Seat — Oct. 4, 2-6 p.m. at Hinchliffe Stadium. Explore the stadium, enjoy fan activities and lock in your 2026 seat

Sign up ➡️ https://t.co/hdDF9Rub8l

#OurCosmos #Cosmos2026 #USLLeagueOne

[Gregg Hurwitz @GreggHurwitz]

The ridgebacks want to see pictures of your pets. Please share so they won’t get hound-dog sad. #Dogthedog

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

Yes! @MLS @USLChampionship @AppleTV @ussoccer

[New York Cosmos @NYCosmos]

Three days, three championship anniversaries.

Aug. 28, 1977—On this date 48 years ago, in Pelé's final competitive match, the Cosmos won their 2nd NASL crown with a 2-1 win over @SoundersFC in Portland. Steve Hunt and Giorgio Chinaglia scored.

⭐️⭐️

https://t.co/a0dujugU6A

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

Yes 👇@ussoccer @mls @USLChampionship @AppleTV

[New York Cosmos @NYCosmos]

Three days, three championship anniversaries.

Aug. 28, 1977—On this date 48 years ago, in Pelé's final competitive match, the Cosmos won their 2nd NASL crown with a 2-1 win over @SoundersFC in Portland. Steve Hunt and Giorgio Chinaglia scored.

⭐️⭐️

https://t.co/a0dujugU6A

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

⁦@NYCosmos⁩ ⁦@MLS⁩ ⁦@AppleTV⁩ ⁦@ussoccer⁩ ⁦@USLChampionship⁩

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

🤷‍♂️ thanks Dave! All good…and much more importantly, I hope that you’re doing well!

[Dave Johnson @davejsports]

I thought @ShepMessing1 was already in in Hall and absolutely should be

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

Thanks Lidia ❤️

[Lidia Zaitseva @Lidia_Zaitseva]

I just seen the 2026 National soccer hall of fame ballots. Besides David Beckham ,Shep Messing deserves to be in the hall the first true American superstar in Soccer GAA 1.66 he was great in the net & supported the game off the field in the numerous media appearances as well as

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

Irelyn! ❤️

[Shep Messing @ShepMessing1]

I have 5
Championship rings from my playing days. But Irelyn Maloney is the real champion. She was born with a rare genetic disease and has endured endless hospitalizations and a multitude of surgeries- all with a smile on her face. Keep fighting Irelyn!!! ⁦@AppleTV⁩ ⁦

[New York Cosmos @NYCosmos]

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[New York Cosmos @NYCosmos]

Sending a huge thank you to the great folks at the Peruvian parade for allowing us to celebrate with you this weekend! Happy Independence Day to the Peruvian community! Thank you Kidz at Play for the collaboration on the beautiful float and Festejo Fusion for bringing your contagious rhythm.

Comunidad. Club. Cosmos. 🇵🇪💚