New York City FC won’t be the only local pro soccer team playing on a baseball diamond this year.

The New York Cosmos are set to announce a special, one-off encounter at MCU Park, home of New York Mets minor league affiliate, the Brooklyn Cyclones. The match will take place on May 2nd with the Cosmos taking on the Ottawa Fury as part of their regular season NASL schedule.

The 7,500 seat stadium lies in the heart of Coney Island, mere blocks from public transportation in south Brooklyn’s vibrant, ethnic community. The entire field, including the baseball diamond, is constructed from field turf, meaning the Cosmos will not be laying sod over the base paths.

According to our source, the Cosmos are looking at the match as an opportunity to expand their brand into Brooklyn, particularly as they showcase the acquisition of Raul to the New York City community. Talks began sometime last year, with Cosmos COO Erik Stover and Cyclones GM Steve Cohen discussing the possibility of a friendly on the baseball team’s grounds.

The field dimensions are expected to mirror that of Hofstra University, with the club supporters, The Five Points, seated by the right field corner behind goal. The Cosmos are also discussing the possibility of adding bleacher seating in the outfield.

UPDATE:

The New York Cosmos have confirmed the match at MCU.

From their release:

“2015 marks Raúl’s debut season with our club,” Cosmos Chief Operating Officer Erik Stover said. “So we’re delighted to have the opportunity to play our first-ever game in Brooklyn and to continue to connect with fans and the soccer community in New York City.”

MCU Park is the centerpiece of historic Coney Island. It’s a multi-purpose venue that is not only the home of Brooklyn Cyclones championship baseball, but also a landmark in the Brooklyn community. Located just steps from Coney Island’s famed boardwalk, MCU Park seats approximately 7,500 fans and hosts a variety of events and entertainment each year.

“MCU Park is excited to host the New York Cosmos, a club that has been instrumental in the development and popularity of soccer in the United States” said Steve Cohen, Vice President of the Brooklyn Cyclones. “Bringing professional soccer to Coney Island is another step in proving that the borough of Brooklyn is one of the best and most diverse sports markets in the country.”