Welcome to the 2026 Cosmos Tracker, where we keep you updated on all news, rumors, and developments around the New York Cosmos squad as it plays a first season in USL League One. We will have fresh updates to this post throughout the season as news develops. It's for members of NY Soccer Journal, but you can sign up for free, and the first, most recent update is always free for anyone to read.
• Cosmos sign Lamin Jawneh
May 14, 2026
Status: Official, Confirmed
One of those two rumored new Cosmos signing is officially in the fold before they travel to Mount Vernon, New York, to face Westchester SC in USL Cup action.
The Cosmos has signed forward Lamin Jawneh.
— New York Cosmos (@NYCosmos) May 14, 2026
The Gambian attacker brings professional experience across multiple levels of the American soccer pyramid, adding pace, versatility, and depth to the Cosmos attack.
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Jawneh, a native of Gambia, had two goals and five assists across 30 appearances in all competitions for Texoma FC during the 2025 season. He's also spent time with Atlanta United 2 in the USL Championship in 2020, Phoenix Rising FC in 2022, and with the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA)'s Georgia Lions in 2024.
The Cosmos are currently third in USL League One with 1.71 goals scored per-90 minutes, but they did just lose some of their attacking depth when Julien Lacher left the club, so Jawneh could prove to be useful as an experienced reinforcement.
• Two new attacking signings coming soon?
May 13, 2026
Status: Rumor
The Cosmos may be on an early-season roster tinkering spree.
