Ben Olsen’s tenure as D.C. United’s coach ended Thursday, resulting in an organizational shift that halted the longest coaching stint in club history and one of the lengthiest in Washington pro sports.
Olsen, a star player who became head coach 10 years ago, is likely to move into another role within the organization, the team said in announcing the change, which comes amid a 2-9-5 campaign and the fewest points in 26-team MLS.
“It is now time for a change. It is the right move,” Olsen, 43, said in a written statement. “The club needs a new face and this is the right time for the club and also for me personally to move in a different direction.