New York City FC have dismissed head coach Nick Cushing, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The decision comes after NYCFC finished sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference this season and were knocked out in the MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals.

Just three days after New York City FC were eliminated from the MLS Cup playoffs, the club parted ways with Nick Cushing. Cushing led NYCFC to a sixth place finish in the Eastern Conference, ending the regular season with 50 points.

Coach Nick Cushing has been fired by New York City FC, three days after a 2-0 loss to the rival New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference semifinals.