New York Metropolis FC named longtime MLS defender Todd Dunivant as their new sporting director on Tuesday.
Dunivant, 44, beforehand served as basic supervisor (since 2018) and president (since 2021) for USL Championship facet Sacramento Republic FC.
Dunivant succeeds longtime sporting director David Lee, who left NYCFC in October to develop into chief soccer officer for Sporting Kansas Metropolis.
“I’m honored to hitch New York Metropolis FC as Sporting Director and add to the success of this flagship Membership and Metropolis Soccer Group,” Dunivant mentioned in a group information launch.
“… The Membership’s robust basis is one thing we’ll construct upon from day one, and I am keen to hitch the unbelievable gamers, coaches, and workers that exist already at New York Metropolis FC. The long run has by no means been brighter for the Membership and Main League Soccer, and I sit up for conducting large issues collectively in 2026 and past.”
Dunivant is likely one of the most embellished gamers in league historical past, successful 5 MLS Cups and two Supporters’ Shields throughout a 13-year profession with greater than 300 appearances from 2003-15. He made the MLS Finest XI in 2011 and received 4 Humanitarian of the Yr awards.
“After an intensive search, we couldn’t be extra excited with Todd Dunivant turning into the Sporting Director at New York Metropolis FC,” mentioned Brad Sims, New York Metropolis FC CEO. “Todd understands and appreciates the significance of constructing and nurturing a successful tradition just like the one now we have right here at New York Metropolis FC. He is been a pacesetter on and off the pitch and is aware of what it takes to win trophies on this league. He’ll assist us construct groups able to competing for trophies yearly.”
NYCFC superior to the Japanese Convention ultimate in the course of the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs. The season ended there with a 5-1 loss to Inter Miami on Saturday night time.
–Area Stage Media
