New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony enjoyed the high life in Cuba, riding classic cars, enjoying fine cigars and taking in the unique night life that only Havana can offer.

Now back in New York, his quest for a North American Soccer League team in Puerto Rico continues.

As reported by EoS earlier this week, Anthony has been in talks with the NASL about the possibility of owning and operating a club in Puerto Rico.

“Carmelo came down as a guest of the Cosmos and has obviously been following and has some interest in the NASL,” league Commissioner Bill Peterson told EoS. “But that is all I can comment on at this time.”

Anthony is taking the lead in bringing a club to Puerto Rico. In fact, sources tell EoS Anthony initiated conversations with the league, planting the idea of resurrecting soccer in the NASL’s long lost market and bringing a league footprint to the territory for the first time since 2012. In his several months of communication with the league, Anthony has managed to travel to Puerto Rico, speak to local politicians and explore stadium options.

NASL officials are said to be impressed with Anthony’s business acumen and soccer knowledge, remaining hopeful that the Syracuse product can take the lead in bringing soccer back to the Isle of Enchantment.

While talks have been on-going for months, the process is still in its infancy stage. Anthony remains the lone investor in this quest for an NASL team. However, he has begun vetting potential partners, seeking guidance from the league on the financial investment of ownership.

Away from the business end of his trip, Anthony showed a political acumen as well, serving as an exemplary sports ambassador, happily greeting fans throughout his travels and consistently taking pictures and signing autographs with the Cuban people.