This past Saturday (3/8/2026), the Cosmos faced NY Renegades FC for their final pre-season match before opening the USL League One season against Portland Hearst of Pine on March 14th. The recently crowned National Champions of the UPSL Premier provided a formidable opponent for the Cosmos, at least in the first half. The Cosmos lined up, with what can be seen as the potential starting lineup for next weeks league debut. Tristan Stephani once again started in goal, the Fordha