In their inaugural season, the Cosmos played in predominantly dark blue shirts and dark blue shorts, colours reflecting the original ‘shooting star’ logo, provided through sportswear manufacturer Asics. The alternate strip was a white shirt and shorts, also with large stars in the trim. While the National Youth League was in operation the ACT Academy of Sport provided the Cosmos youth side through the involvement of Soccer Canberra. Few players graduated successfully from the ACTAS and AIS programs to the Cosmos squad. The program, aimed at developing players aged 16-17, also competed in the NYL independently. The Canberran location provided a potential pathway for players from the AIS Football Squad, morocco jersey 2024-25 although no formal links were ever established.