New York City FC head coach Nick Cushing confirmed he will remain with the club in 2025, dispelling rumors linking him to the managerial role at the Arsenal women’s team.
Though Cushing quickly emerged as a potential candidate to take over Arsenal following the departure of former manager Jonas Eidevall in October, the MLS coach insists there has been no contact from the English club.
“Listen, I’ve been asked twice now, once last week if there’s been contact and then about the story still living,” he told ESPN. “It’s news to me, the story is news to me. I’ve obviously seen it out there, but from within myself and within here [at the organization], there is no story.
“I just confirmed I will be here next year, 100%. I’ve been in the group for 19 years. It’s gonna be my 20th next year.”
Cushing first joined City Football Group in 2006, boasting a junior role at Manchester City Women before earning the managerial position in 2013. He led the team to lift the 2014 FA Women’s League Cup and 2016 Women’s Super League title during his seven-year spell.
In 2020, Cushing moved away from Manchester City Women to become the assistant coach to Ronny Deila at New York City FC. He spent two years in that position, aiding the team during the 2021 MLS Cup-winning season prior to…
