Aspiring Peles Invited to Try Out for New York Cosmos

You Can Try Out For The New York Cosmos
FILE -- In this Sept. 22, 1980, file photo, New York Cosmos' forward Giorgio Chinaglia gives the victorious No. 1 sign during the Soccer Bowl in Washington. Former Italy and Cosmos star Chinaglia died in his home in Florida, Sunday, April 1, 2012, his son Anthony Chinaglia said. (AP Photo/File)
FILE -- In this Sept. 22, 1980, file photo, New York Cosmos' forward Giorgio Chinaglia gives the victorious No. 1 sign during the Soccer Bowl in Washington. Former Italy and Cosmos star Chinaglia died in his home in Florida, Sunday, April 1, 2012, his son Anthony Chinaglia said. (AP Photo/File)

NEW YORK CITY - Goaaaaaal.

The long-defunct New York Cosmos soccer team — whose squad once included arguably the world's most famous player, Pele, among its ranks — is holding open tryouts and plans to pick at least one player from each of the five boroughs.

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