Denver Summit FC Appoints Nick Cushing as Head Coach

• Nick Cushing has been appointed as the first head coach of Denver Summit FC.
• The club plans to start its season in the NWSL in 2026.
• Allie Uot has become the first signed player for the team.

Denver Summit FC announced the appointment of Nick Cushing as its first head coach. This took place on September 6, 2025, when Cushing, after a lengthy tenure at City Football Group, received the opportunity to lead the new NWSL team, which will begin its play in 2026.

Cushing previously coached the women's team at Manchester City, where he won six major trophies. After that, he worked with New York City FC in MLS, where he also achieved successes. Now he has the task of building a team from scratch, laying the foundations for a successful start.

In his new club, Cushing plans to leverage the experience gained during his time in Manchester and New York. He aims to develop an attacking style of play and attract players who can support this philosophy. Currently, the first signed player of the team is forward Allie Uot, who at this moment remains on loan at Orlando until the end of the 2025 season.

Cushing emphasized that the upcoming months will be critically important for forming a competitive roster. He also plans to recruit local players who have an emotional connection to Denver, along with talents from other regions and countries. This approach will allow him to create a balanced team, capable of achieving success in the NWSL.

Overall, Cushing sees his appointment as an opportunity to create something special and intends to recruit ambitious and energetic individuals to achieve new heights in sports.

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