10 FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 2, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP Cosmos debut newest player, Italian striker Amauri BY MARIA ELENA PEREZ EDITORIALBROOKLYNREPORTER.COM The New York Cosmos — who are coming to Coney Island’s MCU Park this spring — debuted their newest player on Tuesday, February 21. New chairperson and owner of the Cosmos Rocco Commisso and Head Coach and Sporting Director Giovanni Savarese introduced Italian striker Amauri , who has signed with Cosmos for the 2017 season, at a press conference held at Columbia University’s Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium on Tuesday, February 21. Amauri, who joined the Fort Lauderdale Strikers last August, is thrilled to be one of the newcomers to one of the most well-known franchises in American soccer history. “I’m looking forward to have a tremendous experience here,” said Amauri. For Commisso, the day wasn’t only about introducing the team’s new player; it was also an opportunity for him to revisit his old stomping ground (he played soccer for Columbia 50 years ago) as well as to meet the players, many of whom were on hand for a practice session prior to the press conference. The founder, chair and CEO of Mediacom Communications, the fi h largest cable television company in the United States, Commisso became the majority owner of the Cosmos in January. With the new waterside stadium to call home, Commisso and Savarese are confi dent in the new team and the new location will benefi t their organization. “Now all of New York City can come and root for the Cosmos,” said Commisso. “My fi rst intentions with the new team were to move from Long Island to New York City,” he added. A er spending four seasons in Long Island playing at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium, the team had o cially announced that it was moving to Brooklyn earlier this month. Savarese admitted to enjoying playing at Shuart Stadium, but agreed with Commisso that the move will be benefi cial to the team and the fans. “I liked playing at Hofstra, but it’s Amauri was welcomed by his new team at the practice and press conference held at Columbia University. di cult to get there,” said Savarese. “We needed a new location to move forward.” The Cosmos will kick off their fi rst game of the season on March 25, when they face Puerto Rico FC at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium. The team’s Photo courtesy of New York Cosmos home opener will be on Saturday, April 1 against Miami FC. The New York Cosmos are reigning champions of the NASL, having won their second consecutive NASL Championship and eighth overall in November, 2016. When interest rates go up, feel free to sit back and relax. 3-Year Variable Rate CD 1.49% Currently Follows the 3-Year US Treasury Bill and updates every month Cannot go below APY* *Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum deposit is $500. APY is subject to change and cannot go below 1.02% or exceed 2.31% over the term of the CD. The rate varies based on the 3-year Treasury Bill (via www.treasury.gov). Fees charged on some accounts may reduce your earnings. Early withdrawal penalties apply on CD accounts. Terms are subject to change without notice. Rates and APYs displayed are as of February 1, 2017. No additional deposits may occur during the term of the CD. 10-day grace period at maturity. CD renews into a 3-year variable CD at the then current rate; if product is discontinued it will renew into a 3-year fixed rate CD. 1.02% APY* Can go as high as 2.31% APY* Yielding Visit us online at ridgewoodbank.com, in our branch or call (877) 417-6547 for further details.
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