 Bergesch at this point moved to the New York Cosmos soccer team where his greatest accomplishment was to be the successful signing of Brazilian soccer legend Pelé out of semi-retirement to play in America for the New York Cosmos.Bergesch rejoined the Yankees in 1977 as Director of Scouting.He was promoted to Vice President of Baseball Operations – and served in actuality as General Manager in 1983, although he retain the previous title.