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NYCFC Names Todd Dunivant Sporting Director, Effective Jan. 1, 2026

The former Sacramento Republic executive succeeds David Lee to steer the club into its Etihad Park era.

Overview

  • Dunivant starts Jan. 1, 2026 as NYCFC’s third sporting director and will lead the club’s sporting department.
  • His remit includes transfer recruitment, youth development, and connecting the front office with the coaching and playing staff.
  • He ran Sacramento Republic as GM since 2018 and president since 2020, guiding seven playoff trips and a 2022 U.S. Open Cup final.
  • Sacramento finished second in the USL West in 2025 before a penalty shootout loss to Orange County SC in the first round.
  • NYCFC also confirmed 2026 roster options on several players, declined Andrés Perea’s option with talks ongoing, and remains in discussions with Justin Haak and Maxi Moralez.