When Pelé joined the New York Cosmos in 1975, football collided with fashion, fame, and the New York skyline. The world’s greatest player transformed a team into a cultural phenomenon, igniting an era of sold-out stadiums and celebrity allure—an era Admiral now celebrates with its latest retro capsule collection.
Fast forward fifty years, and Admiral Sports reunites with the Cosmos for their second capsule collection—a tribute to that golden era of glamour, innovation, and global fame. The range reimagines the club’s late-70s aesthetic, paying homage to the moment Pelé’s magic lit up New York and changed the trajectory of soccer in the United States forever.
Shot on Randalls Island—the site of Pelé’s Cosmos debut—the campaign taps into the nostalgia of a team that once boasted legends like Franz Beckenbauer, Carlos Alberto, and Giorgio Chinaglia. Back then, the Cosmos weren’t just winning games; they were redefining what football could be, drawing fans from across the globe and celebrities from across Manhattan.
At the heart of the collection is a modern interpretation of the iconic 1975 away jersey, complete with the legendary number 10. Surrounding it is a lineup of heritage-inspired pieces: training and fan shirts, a graphic tee, and a retro tracksuit drenched in the club’s unmistakable green and yellow palette. The styling nods to the historic partnership between Admiral and Ralph Lauren, a collaboration that helped shape the Cosmos’ distinctive look during their heyday.
This isn’t just apparel—it’s a time capsule. A celebration of when football collided with fashion, fame, and the New York skyline. Admiral x Cosmos isn’t about looking back; it’s about carrying that swagger forward, reminding the world that the original Galácticos didn’t play in Madrid—they played in Manhattan.
The Admiral x New York Cosmos capsule collection is available now at AdmiralSports.com
