NYCFC Announces Todd Dunivant as Sporting Director: Details and Background

Todd Dunivant Assumes Sporting Director Role at New York City FC

New York City FC has announced the addition of Todd Dunivant as their new sporting director, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. Dunivant, 44, takes over from David Lee, who left the club last October to take on the role of director of football at Sporting Kansas City. Dunivant joins the club after eight seasons as general manager of Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship, where he helped build a competitive team that frequently competed in the playoffs and reached the final of the U.S. Open Cup in 2022.

“I am honored to join New York City FC as sporting director and to contribute to the success of this flagship club and City Football Group,” Dunivant stated.

Todd Dunivant

Dunivant added: “The club’s solid foundation is something we will build on from day one, and I am eager to join the incredible players, coaches, and staff already in place at New York City FC. The future has never been brighter for the club and Major League Soccer, and I look forward to achieving great things together in 2026 and beyond.” In 2019, Dunivant was close to becoming an MLS general manager when Sacramento was on its way to joining the league as an expansion franchise. However, in October 2021, the deal fell through when the main investor, Ron Burkle, decided not to move forward with the project due to the increased costs associated with building a stadium. Now, Dunivant will have at his disposal the extensive resources of the City Football Group as he seeks to consolidate the team’s trajectory, which reached the Eastern Conference final, where it was eliminated by Inter Miami CF.

Marty Edelman, co-chairman of New York City FC, stated: “We are delighted to have Todd Dunivant as sporting director of New York City FC. He will bring a unique perspective to both the club and City Football Group with his experience and knowledge of Major League Soccer and the American soccer ecosystem. Todd’s humble and collaborative approach, combined with his experience and belief in the growth of our sport, will greatly contribute to the club’s success.” Before his time in Sacramento, Dunivant was general manager of the San Francisco Deltas of the North American Soccer League, leading the club to win a league title in its first and only season, as the club dissolved after that campaign. As a player, Dunivant won the MLS Cup five times during a 13-season career with the San Jose Earthquakes, Toronto FC, New York Red Bulls, and LA Galaxy.

• He won his first MLS Cup in 2003 with San Jose.
• He was named to the MLS Best XI in 2011.

Internationally, Dunivant played two matches with the United States men’s national team.