The New York Cosmos is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Saturday, Oct. 4, when the team takes on Indy Eleven at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium. The Cosmos will work in conjunction with the American Cancer Society and Main Street Radiology to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.

You may remember the name. The New York Cosmos began play in 1971, spending 14 seasons in the North American Soccer League, winning five Soccer Bowl trophies and bringing some of the biggest names in world soccer to the USA. These included Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer, Giorgio Chinaglia and Carlos Alberto. It had been nearly 30 years since the iconic club played in a professional league. Now the team is back, playing at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium while they wait to build a world-class 25,000-seat professional soccer stadium at Belmont Park.

From the game on October 4, the team will be donating a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales for the match to the American Cancer Society. This will help in their efforts to drive cancer research, patient service programs, and early detection. The first 4,000 fans to enter Shuart Stadium will receive a pink scarf courtesy of Main Street Radiology.

“We are determined to finish the fight against breast cancer, and the New York Cosmos are helping us get there,” said Sadia Mehmood with the American Cancer Society. “The funds raised through Breast Cancer Awareness Night will help provide free wigs, lodging and support services to cancer patients across New York, not to mention support for our lifesaving cancer research. It’s a ticket to a cancer-free tomorrow.”

“Main Street Radiology is proud to support the American Cancer Society and The New York Cosmos in raising awareness against breast cancer,” said David Rogers, M.D., President of Main Street Radiology. “In conjunction with these two outstanding organizations, Main Street Radiology can continue to educate women about the critical significance of screening mammography in the early detection of breast cancer which has been proven to save lives.”

“We are pleased to be working with the American Cancer Society and Main Street Radiology once again in support of this important cause,” Cosmos Chief Operating Officer Erik Stover said. “With the support of our fans, we are hoping we can help these two organizations raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.”

In addition, New York Cosmos staff and players will be participating in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer which takes place on Oct. 19 at Corona Park in Queens.

Every Making Strides event is an opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, raise awareness and help raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease.

For more information visit www.nycosmos.com