The Columbus National Women’s Soccer League expansion team set to begin play in 2028 announced Friday that Lucy Rushton has been named the first general manager in club history. With roughly 20 years of experience across NWSL, Major League Soccer and English soccer, Rushton will oversee all areas of Columbus’ sporting operations, including roster strategy, scouting and recruitment, support staff development and player performance. She will report to Haslam Sports Group President of Global Soccer Tim Bezbatchenko.