D.C. United Appoints Ally Mackay as New GM
Mackay, Former Nashville SC Assistant GM, Tasked with Revitalizing D.C. United's Performance
- D.C. United has hired Ally Mackay as its new general manager and chief soccer officer, who was previously the assistant GM at Nashville SC.
- Mackay will be the primary decision-maker for D.C. United, reporting directly to club ownership.
- His first task will be to hire a new manager following the resignation of Wayne Rooney, who joined English Championship side Birmingham City.
- D.C. United has not qualified for the playoffs in the last four seasons, finishing in 12th place in the Eastern Conference this season with a record of 10-14-10.
- Mackay's hiring is seen as an opportunity for a complete reboot of the technical side of D.C. United.