I remember my Italian Born father commenting on how tactically well coached the Rowdies were by Eddie Firmani, who he remembered for his many seasons playing for Sampdoria in the Italian Serie A. Tampa's defense almost always gave the Cosmos problems. I went to nearly every Cosmos game at Giant's Stadium and watched all of their televised games. Beckenbauer made a huge difference.
What a great time to be a kid and watching the game grow in the US. Lots of talent on the pitch that day. Just to think Smokey and the Bandit was released two days before this game. 🙂
I remember my Italian Born father commenting on how tactically well coached the Rowdies were by Eddie Firmani, who he remembered for his many seasons playing for Sampdoria in the Italian Serie A. Tampa's defense almost always gave the Cosmos problems. I went to nearly every Cosmos game at Giant's Stadium and watched all of their televised games. Beckenbauer made a huge difference.
What a great time to be a kid and watching the game grow in the US. Lots of talent on the pitch that day. Just to think Smokey and the Bandit was released two days before this game. 🙂
RIP Pele. I was at this game. TAMPA BAY Rowdies hosting the NEW YORK COSMOS
HUGE names in this one.....made us all buy Pele lunch boxes
Jesus Christ look at that crowd it’s fucking huge