New York City FC have parted ways with head coach Pascal Jansen, mlssoccer.com reported on Sunday morning.
The decision follows an 11th-place finish in the Eastern Conference standings with 42 points during the 2026 campaign, resulting in the club missing the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for just the third time in team history.
Jansen took over the managerial role in January 2025 following the departure of Nick Cushing, arriving after coaching stints with Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar and Hungarian powerhouse Ferencvárosi TC. In his debut season, he guided the squad to a fifth-place finish in the East and a spot in the 2025 Eastern Conference Final, finishing his tenure with a 34W-32L-17D record across all competitions.
Sporting director Todd Dunivant stated that the move followed a thorough review of the season and reflected the organization’s overarching ambitions.
“We would like to thank Pascal for his commitment and contributions to New York City FC and wish him and his family all the best,” said sporting director Todd Dunivant. “This decision follows a thorough review of the season and reflects our ambition as an organization. The search for our next head coach begins immediately as we prepare for the 2027 Sprint Season and build toward the opening of Etihad Park.”
Club CEO Brad Sims acknowledged the disappointment surrounding the missed postseason while expressing gratitude toward the fanbase and looking ahead to the upcoming facility launch.
“We are grateful for Pascal’s dedication during his time with the club,” said NYCFC CEO Brad Sims. “We recognize the disappointment of missing the playoffs, and I’d like to thank our fans for their incredible support.
As we look ahead to an exciting and historic new chapter for the club next year, our commitment to consistently competing at the highest level and bringing more trophies to New York City remains unchanged.”
The 2021 MLS Cup champions, who have primarily split their home matches between Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, are scheduled to unveil the new 25,000-seat Etihad Park on July 17, 2027.
