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Washington Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
D.C. United officially names René Weiler as its new coach
D.C. United on Wednesday named René Weiler its head coach, turning to a well-traveled Swiss native who will attempt to revitalize an organization on pace to miss the MLS playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Weiler, 51, signed a guaranteed contract through the 2027 season and will take charge after his work visa is approved in the coming weeks. Terms were not disclosed, but a person familiar with the negotiations said Weiler's base salary will start at $1.4 million and grow to $1.85 million — the largest coaching pact in club history.
Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
‘Results have not been acceptable': D.C. United addresses coaching change
As D.C. United neared a deal with René Weiler to become the head coach, General Manager Ally Mackay said Friday that the organization fired Troy Lesesne less than two years into his tenure because a 'reset was necessary.' Speaking to reporters for the first time since that move late Wednesday night, Mackay said United has not given up on the season and believes it can make a playoff push in the final 13 matches.
Washington Post
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
D.C. United hires Swiss coach René Weiler to replace Troy Lesesne
D.C. United has hired Swiss coach René Weiler to replace Troy Lesesne, who was fired late Wednesday night shortly after a 5-2 loss to Nashville SC in the U.S. Open Cup, multiple people close to the situation said Thursday morning. Until Weiler receives his work visa, Kevin Flanagan, United's director of the youth academy and player development, will oversee the team, starting with Saturday's regular season match at the Los Angeles Galaxy.
