ontract with the New York Cosmos in 1975 – and Woosnam, who became the NASL commissioner. FootballUS pro soccer's 50th anniversary: 'They called us communists and midgets'Fifty years ago, pr. Home-court for the Clippers-Jazz series was the last remaining unknown part of the playoff schedule . “We’re aware there’s an ongoing dialogue between players of whether to form a union or organized group,” Duffy said.