D.C. United has named Nashville SC assistant general manager Ally Mackay as their new GM and chief soccer officer, the club announced Monday. The Washington Post first reported United’s intention to hire Mackay. The Athletic reported on the club’s interest in Mackay in early October.
DCU was without a GM after the club parted ways with Lucy Rushton (now the GM at NWSL side Bay FC) at the end of the 2022 season. Dave Kasper, the club’s president of soccer operations and sporting director, is expected to remain with the club in a reduced capacity but Mackay will be primary decision-maker on the soccer side.
Mackay’s first task will be a big one: filling D.C. United’s managerial vacancy. The club’s former coach, Wayne Rooney, left for English Championship side Birmingham City after D.C. United was eliminated from playoff contention in October. United has not qualified for postseason play in four seasons despite having the sixth-highest payroll in Major League Soccer.
“I’m excited and proud to take on this role and have the responsibility of leading this historic franchise forward into the next chapter,” Mackay said in a statement. “There are numerous elements that drew me to the club including the city itself, the passionate support from the fanbase, and a…
