Former Manchester City women's coach Nick Cushing has been named head coach of the expansion Denver Summit in the National Women's Soccer League .

The Summit, who join the league next season, announced the move on Wednesday.

From Manchester to the Mile High City ⛰️

Welcome the first head coach of Denver Summit FC, Nick Cushing. pic.twitter.com/WVaIsmrDQU — Denver Summit FC (@denversummitfc) August 6, 2025

"Our team will play an attacking form of the game that excites our stadium and makes things difficult for our opponents. We want to create a winning team as well as a great experience for all of Colorado," Cushing said in a statement.

Cushing took over as interim coach at Manchester City in March after Gareth Taylor was fired. He had previously served as head coach of the club f

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