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NYCFC parts ways with head coach Nick Cushing

NYCFC has major a coaching change following their recent exit from the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Nick Cushing has parted ways with the club, opening the door for a new head coach to come in, the club announced Tuesday. NYCFC recently suffered elimination from the MLS Cup Playoffs, losing 2-0 at home to rivals New York Red Bulls.

Cushing was appointed as NYCFC’s interim head coach in June 2022 and proceeded to lead the club to the Eastern Conference Finals that year. The 40-year-old registered a 36-31-38 all-time record as NYCFC boss over two-and-a-half seasons.

Prior to his move to MLS, Cushing was manager of Manchester City’s Women’s Team from 2013-20. He then joined NYCFC as an assistant coach in 2020.

“We would like to thank Nick for his incredible dedication to the Club and this city,” said Sporting Director David Lee. “During his time at New York City FC, Nick has been a true professional, playing an important role in delivering the Club’s first MLS Cup as an assistant coach and then leading the team as Interim Head Coach to a Campeones Cup victory in 2022. After being appointed as Head Coach for the 2023 season, Nick built a collaborative, high-performance environment at the training facility that has allowed us to continue to evolve as an organization.

“Whilst we are incredibly appreciative for all he has done for the Club, at this current time, we believe it’s best to move the team in a new direction as we plan for the 2025 season and beyond,” Lee added. “We would like to sincerely thank Nick for his contributions and wish him and his family all the very best in their future endeavors.”

The club will begin their search for a new coach ahead of the 2025 MLS season.

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