First Team Podcast

Covering Lower Division Soccer Since 2014. New Episodes weekly.

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First Team Pod is back.

After the NASL highs, the hiatus, and the long wait - the Cosmos are playing again today.

Legends Night at Hinchliffe, 2 PM.

Can't believe the club that I love is back. Been here since 2014.
More coverage coming in the next few weeks.
#CosmosReturn

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Monday Review: Why a 3–2 Win Highlights the Cosmos’ Growing Pains

https://t.co/A44jADFPDr

#NYCosmos #USL

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Cosmos win! 2-0 at Hinchliffe.

Despite 29% possession, Guenzatti’s spark & a disciplined clean sheet secure the points.

Full Monday Review:

https://t.co/cRVlVNBM7h

#NYCosmos #USL

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The first away day of the new era is here. 🗽✈️

The Boys in Green are in Spokane and seeking their first 3 points of the season. Kickoff is at 3:00 PM ET.

The mission is clear: bring those points back to New York.

#NYCosmos #USL1 #USL

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The Captain of the #NYRenegades put in a real shift tonight.

Before the match, Samuel Cáceres confirmed to FTP he was dealing with an LCL injury, but he still went the full 90 minutes.

True passion for the game. Regardless of the level, he fights for the badge.

#USOC2026

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No ‘cupset’ in Mt. Vernon: Westchester SC moves on with a professional 2-0 win.

The gap didn't feel massive, but the Renegades lacked any real threat up front. Captain Samuel Cáceres showed heart playing through that LCL injury, but the physical toll was evident.

#USOC2026

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Congrats @ChelseaCabarcas!

Remember your time with the @NYCosmos .

Wishing you all the best!

#NWSL

[Chelsea Marie Cabarcas @ChelseaCabarcas]

Grateful to begin this season covering the @NWSL Excited to contribute to the continued growth and visibility of the women’s game throughout the year.

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Could the #NYRenegades do the same?

20 min to go!

#USOC2026 #UPSL

[U.S. Open Cup @opencup]

WE HAVE OURSELVES AN UPSET ‼️

UPSL team @virginiadreamfc advance to the next round after defeating MLS NEXT Pro team Carolina Core FC!

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One has to question: was that mistimed lunge due to the physical limitations of the injury he’s playing through?

A courageous but costly gamble for the #NYRenegadesFC so far.

2/2

#USOC2026

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Our pre-match coverage was centered on the fitness status of Captain Samuel Cáceres, and he did indeed get the start tonight despite that LCL knee injury.

Unfortunately, he conceded a penalty in the first half after a heavy challenge.

1/2

#USOC2026

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Captain’s Race Against Time: NY Renegades Challenge the Pros in US Open Cup Opener

👉 https://t.co/OnGTCnfntY

#USOC2026 #UPSL

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A Third Era Begins: The Cosmos Return to Professional Soccer

👉 https://t.co/LDsYgN26DB

#NYCosmos #USL

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Happy & thankful to have this club back. Unfortunate result tonight, but understandable since this is a new squad. Looking forward to the next match.

Our coverage will return early next week.

#NYCosmos #USL

[USL League One @USLLeagueOne]

The first game of the weekend belongs to the @hearts_sc ❤️🌲

[USL League One @USLLeagueOne]

The first game of the weekend belongs to the @hearts_sc ❤️🌲

[USL League One @USLLeagueOne]

The 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 for @NYCosmos belongs to Darren Sidoel 😏

[David Kilpatrick @DrDKilpatrick]

Haven’t been to a Cosmos match since September 9, 2020. A pandemic geisterspiel, devoted fans cheered from outside the empty stadium in Uniondale, Long Island.
Today we come together once more in Cosmos Country at our new home in Paterson, New Jersey!
💚💛💙

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.@FlowerCityUnion Managing Director Mark Washo joined the show this week to discuss the upcoming campaign & Salt City Union.

#NISA

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We Are Back!! | With Flower City Union Managing Director Mark Washo

👇

https://t.co/6VWH9fDvzD

#NISA #USSoccer

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FTP returns this week...

.@FlowerCityUnion Managing Director Mark Washo joins the program, to discuss upcoming NISA Season, Salt City Union & fan ownership.

The episode will be released this Wednesday!

#NISA #USSoccer

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FTP Exclusive: Laurence Girard Provides An Update On the future of @nafcnyc & @ChicagoHouse_AC

👉 https://t.co/BinHLEHdyR

#NISA #NPSL #USSoccer