Coach Nick Cushing has been fired by New York City FC, three days after a 2-0 loss to the rival New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference semifinals.

NYCFC seeks its first championship since 2021, when it won the MLS Cup in its lone appearance in the final. The Red Bulls, meanwhile, still seek the first championship in the history of a franchise that debuted in 1994. Their only appearance in the final came in 2008.

New York City FC announced the firing of head coach Nick Cushing on Tuesday. The club finished the regular season in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 50 points (14-12-8) but advanced to the MLS Cup conference semifinals,

Coach Nick Cushing has been fired by New York City FC, three days after a 2-0 loss to the rival New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference semifinals.

New York City FC is making a major change to start its offseason, firing head coach Nick Cushing after two and a half seasons and a 2024 playoff run. NYCFC announced the change Tuesday, just days after falling out of the MLS Playoffs with a disappointing 2-0 loss to the rival New York Red Bulls.

New York City FC (NYCFC) has parted ways with head coach Nick Cushing after two seasons in charge, the team announced Tuesday morning. “We would like to thank Nick for his incredible dedication to the Club and this city,