Photo by New York Cosmos
By SBI SOCCER
Raul may only have a few games left in his illustrious career.
Spanish outlet AS reported Wednesday that the New York Cosmos star has told the club that he is considering retiring at the conclusion of the NASL season. According to reports, the wear and tear of the NASL season is catching up with the 38-year-old striker, who is also hoping to spend more time with family in Madrid.
A decision isn’t expected to come just yet, however, as Raul looks to complete the first season of his two-year deal with the club.
Raul has scored seven goals this year for the Cosmos, who currently sit first overall in the NASL combined standings.
What do you think of the Raul reports? Think he has more left to give? Who should the Cosmos go after to replace him if he does leave?
Share your thoughts below.
Raul came late in his career, but he still had the vision to be an effective player in NASL. Growing up he was my favorite player and it was a real highlight seeing him play, even in the twilight of his career. he arguably has the best resume of any player to play in MlS or NASL.
Funny the amount of bashing a club no one cares about seems to get.
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Not sure how you can support a league that (a) even has an AllStar game and (b) puts guys on the AllStar team that haven’t even played a minute in the league. #bushleaguemls
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Quality of #bushleaguemls is on display in the results USNT is getting lately – way to go, 20 years and ZERO player development. #bushleaguemls
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Raul is class, continues the Cosmos tradition. Senna too.
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Sh$tty @ss DPs continue the #bushleaguemls tradition.
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Support your local independent soccer clubs!
I love trolls
truth = trolls?
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Funny how, in an article about the Cosmos, the guys attacking Cosmos aren’t called trolls – sorry buddy, but your prejudice is showing.
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Here’s more truth – mls = 20 years of ZERO player development
#bushleaguemls
He is retired, he plays in NASL
Ooh, that’s a straight red right there.
I thought he retired already.
Cosmos need that stadium, and for the game in North America…I sure hope they do get it.
JG, my brother, the game will survive just fine in North America, even if the Cosmos don’ get their stadium deal done.
I think he was being sarcastic.
I hope he was being sarcastic.
Why? You don’t think we could use more nice covered stadiums with grass in the United States?
This was always the plan, right?
Play for a year and then run the academy.
Raul has been a consummate professional and it has been a real pleasure to watch both Raul and Senna play.
He can always sign with MLS for 7.5 million.