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D.C. United name Rene Weiler as head coach

D.C. United name Rene Weiler as head coach

D.C. United named Rene Weiler as their new head coach on Wednesday, six days after firing Troy Lesesne. Weiler, 51, has been managing clubs in his native Switzerland as well as Germany, Belgium, Egypt and Japan since 2009.

D.C. United facing plenty of adversity ahead of Charlotte trip

D.C. United facing plenty of adversity ahead of Charlotte trip

A week after struggling D.C. United fired coach Troy Lesesne, the team remains in flux as it heads to Charlotte FC for a midweek match on Wednesday night.

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D.C. United take on Galaxy in first match under interim coach

D.C. United take on Galaxy in first match under interim coach

Troy Lesesne paid the price for D.C. United's lackluster season and academy director Kevin Flanagan will serve as interim coach when the Black-and-Red face the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday night in Carson, Calif.

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D.C. United part ways with head coach Troy Lesesne

D.C. United part ways with head coach Troy Lesesne

D.C. United parted ways on Thursday with head coach Troy Lesesne after less than two seasons. Lesesne compiled a record of 18-26-17 across all competitions since replacing Wayne Rooney ahead of the 2024 season.

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