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Shep Messing Has His Day

The Cosmos held Shep Messing Night during their North American Soccer League game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at James M. Shuart Stadium.

Soccer great Shep Messing, who starred for the New York Cosmos in the 1970s, was honored at Hofstra University on Sunday night.

The Cosmos held Shep Messing Night during their North American Soccer League game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at James M. Shuart Stadium.

Messing caught up with Cosmos TV host Michelle Gearrity about having a game dedicated to him and the historical significance of Cosmos-Rowdies games. 

Also, good news for the home team: The Cosmos won. 


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