DC United moves on from head coach René Weiler
MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Rene Weiler, Head Coach of D.C. United, reacts during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and D.C. United at Miami Freedom Park on October 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/MLS via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - D.C. United is moving on from René Weiler after his first full season as head coach, the club announced Saturday.
What we know:
The club shared the news in a brief statement on their website Saturday.
"We would like to thank René for his commitment and contributions to D.C. United," Erkut Sogut, the club's Managing Director of Soccer Operations. "We wish him and his family all the best."
The backstory:
Weiler took over for Troy Lesesne part-way through the season in 2025, managing just eight games, according to FB Reference.
In his first full season leading the club, D.C. United went 7-12-15, finishing 14th in the Eastern Conference and 28th in Major League Soccer, ahead of just Sporting Kansas City and CF Montréal. The club finished the 2026 season 1-1-8 over its final 10 games.
What we don't know:
It's not yet clear who will replace Weiler.
The Source: Information in this story is from a statement posted by D.C. United, and statistics from Major League Soccer and FB Reference.