Cosmos legend Chinaglia dies

Former New York Cosmos and Lazio legend Giorgio Chinaglia has died due to complications from a recent heart attack. He was 65. Chinaglia was a star among stars on the New York Cosmos, having joined the NASL after a storied career with Italian club Lazio. He finished his NASL career with a league-record 242 goals. He starred alongside Pele and Franz Beckenbauer on the high-profile Cosmos teams of the 70s and 80s. Chinaglia made 14 appearances for the Italian national team, scoring four goals. A mainstay in the New York/New Jersey area long after his playing days were over, and...

Portland Timbers