Michael Chilka Joins New York Cosmos in US Third Division Soccer
Michael Chilka, an Israeli defender who developed in Maccabi Tel Aviv's youth system, has signed with New York Cosmos, a club competing in the USL League One, the third tier of American soccer. Chilka's career includes stints at Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla, where he won the Toto Cup for the National League in the 2021/22 season, and Maccabi Jaffa before moving to the United States. In the US, he played successfully in both the USL Championship, the second division, and USL League One.
New York Cosmos is a historically significant club in American soccer, famous worldwide in the 1970s for featuring legendary players like Pelé. The club has recently relaunched and now competes in the third tier of the US soccer pyramid. Chilka's signing was announced on July 23, 2026, marking the continuation of his professional journey in American soccer.
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