Man City Women’s manager Nick Cushing to join New York City FC

Cushing led City to the WSL title in 2016 and the domestic cup double last season

Nick Cushing will join New York City FC (Getty)

Nick Cushing has left his role as Manchester City Women manager to become an assistant coach at MLS side New York City FC.

Cushing, who led City to the Women’s Super League title in 2016, will take charge of his final game against rivals Arsenal on 2 February, before taking up his post alongside former Celtic manager Ronny Deila.

“Making the decision to leave MCWFC has been incredibly difficult given the fantastic players and staff that we have here and the incredible success that we have achieved together – it isn’t one that I have taken lightly,” Cushing said.

“We’ve had an amazing six-and-a-half seasons and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with everybody – I will be extremely emotional to leave, but I’m very excited for my next role within the City Football Group.

“Linking up with New York City and Ronny is a brilliant opportunity and I’m really looking forward to working in MLS.”

The 35-year-old joined Manchester City in 2008 and most recently steered the club to a domestic cup double last season.

“On behalf of everybody at the club, I would like to pass on my gratitude and thanks to Nick for his dedication to Manchester City Women over the past six years and to Manchester City as a whole beyond that time,” said City’s head of women’s football, Gavin Makel.

“MCWFC was a journey that we began together and what he has achieved as a manager during his time in charge is unrivalled in the women’s game.”