Including the previous franchise, this is the eighteenth season of a club entitled New York Cosmos playing professional soccer in the New York metropolitan area.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules.

[2] [3] The spring season will last for 10 games beginning on April 2 and ending on June 12.

Source: http://www.nycosmos.com/standings The fall season lasted for 22 games beginning on July 2 and ending on November 1.

Source: [citation needed] The Cosmos competed in the 2016 edition of the Open Cup, entering in the Third Round of the tournament.