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Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "Soccer in New York City has a long and complicated history. Although soccer in the United States not as popular of a sport, New York's international influence has contributed to a prosperous and longstanding popularity of soccer. The first professional clubs in New York City began in the 1910s with the first iteration American Soccer League. In the 1970s, with the rise of the first iteration of the North American Soccer League, the New York Cosmos became one of the most recognizable brands in American soccer.Presently, there are four professional soccer clubs in New York City's region: the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC, whom play in the top division, Major League Soccer. A second iteration of the Cosmos play in the second iteration of the now-second division NASL. Finally, in the third division United Soccer League, the New York Red Bulls II, the reserve team for the Red Bulls, compete.Given the broken history and infrequency and instability of soccer leagues, it is difficult to properly gauge the most successful soccer club in New York. In terms of overall division one and major tournament titles, the Cosmos are tied with LA Galaxy and D.C. United with 12 total major honors.The region has also hosted 27 U.S. Open Cup finals at various venues including Starlight Park, Triborough Stadium, Dexter Park, the Metropolitan Oval, the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field. Despite this, a New York City-based club has not won the Open Cup since the 1991 final, where the Brooklyn Italians defeated the Richardson Rockets. The last time an New York City club reached the final was 2003, where the New York Red Bulls, then known as MetroStars' lost to Chicago Fire.Today, major stadiums that host soccer matches include Red Bull Arena, Yankee Stadium, MetLife Stadium and Shuart Stadium."@en }

• Soccer_in_New_York_City abstract "Soccer in New York City has a long and complicated history. Although soccer in the United States not as popular of a sport, New York's international influence has contributed to a prosperous and longstanding popularity of soccer. The first professional clubs in New York City began in the 1910s with the first iteration American Soccer League. In the 1970s, with the rise of the first iteration of the North American Soccer League, the New York Cosmos became one of the most recognizable brands in American soccer.Presently, there are four professional soccer clubs in New York City's region: the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC, whom play in the top division, Major League Soccer. A second iteration of the Cosmos play in the second iteration of the now-second division NASL. Finally, in the third division United Soccer League, the New York Red Bulls II, the reserve team for the Red Bulls, compete.Given the broken history and infrequency and instability of soccer leagues, it is difficult to properly gauge the most successful soccer club in New York. In terms of overall division one and major tournament titles, the Cosmos are tied with LA Galaxy and D.C. United with 12 total major honors.The region has also hosted 27 U.S. Open Cup finals at various venues including Starlight Park, Triborough Stadium, Dexter Park, the Metropolitan Oval, the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field. Despite this, a New York City-based club has not won the Open Cup since the 1991 final, where the Brooklyn Italians defeated the Richardson Rockets. The last time an New York City club reached the final was 2003, where the New York Red Bulls, then known as MetroStars' lost to Chicago Fire.Today, major stadiums that host soccer matches include Red Bull Arena, Yankee Stadium, MetLife Stadium and Shuart Stadium.".