Former New York Red Bulls coach Mike Petke has a new gig — and it is quite a surprising one.

According to this press release, the Supporters’ Shield winning coach has joined the ONE World Sports network as an on-air analyst and contributor.

Yes, that is the very same ONE World Sports that owns the New York Cosmos.

“We are thrilled to have Mike join our growing team of on-air analysts and contributors to the network,” said Joel Feld, ONE World Sports executive vice president, programming and production. “Mike’s two years as a head coach in MLS make him the ideal choice to add to our team. He has a unique, first person perspective that will be a benefit to fans watching the telecast.”

Petke will make his OWS debut this very Saturday, April 18th for the Cosmos’ home opener against heritage rivals, the Tampa Bay Rowdies, adding to the specter of the event which already includes the participation of Pele and Franz Beckenbauer for the opening ceremonies, and of course, the home debut of Real Madrid legend, Raul.

Petke became the source of much chatter this offseason after his unexpected termination at the helm of the New York Red Bulls. His successful two-year term included a Supporters’ Shield victory, an Eastern Conference Final appearance and a respectable overall record of 30-19-19.

Petke will join a pair of familiar faces in the press box including longtime Red Bull analyst Shep Messing and former Red Bull play-by-play man, JP Dellacamara.