Detroit City FC (DCFC) has announced Makenna Mascaro as head coach for the club’s MASLW team. Mascaro will be the second coach in Le Rouge’s arena league history, succeeding Dani Evans, who has coached the team since the inaugural 2024 season.
While MASLW will be Mascaro’s first head coaching position with Detroit City FC, she has a long history with the club. She served as an assistant coach for both the club’s USL W League and MASLW teams in 2026, helping the latter to a Great Lakes North Division Championship and national semifinal appearance, falling to eventual winner Iowa Demonhawks. She has also spent time coaching with Detroit City FC’s youth affiliate DCFC Downriver, as well as Detroit City FC‘s Academy teams.
“I’m very excited to take over as the DCFC MASLW Head Coach. Working under the previous head coach, Dani Evans, has taught me so much and deepened my appreciation for how to play indoor soccer. I am excited to see what we can accomplish this year. We can’t wait to be back at the Detroit City Fieldhouse playing in front of our supporters. The atmosphere they create is electric, and there truly is nothing better than competing at home in front of our fans.”
With the season kicking off in December, Mascaro has already begun assembling a talented roster, complimenting last year’s team with new faces. Joining her on the bench this season is first-year assistant coach Ellie Thallman, a Northville native who played at Michigan State University. Thallman will take point with the team’s goalkeepers, “providing position-specific coaching and helping them continue to grow and develop throughout the season.”
The 2026-27 season will be Le Rouge’s fourth year playing in the arena league. Le Rouge supporters have seen the club make the postseason in each season, including hosting the league championship in March 2026.
The full 2026-27 schedule will be released soon, along with ticket information.
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