D.C. United and Coach Ben Olsen have agreed to a contract extension, avoiding possible off-field friction in what would have been the last year of his previous pact.
Multiple people familiar with the talks confirmed the deal Friday but requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the matter.
Last year, with an estimated salary of $400,000, Olsen was among the lowest-paid coaches in Major League Soccer. The new contract, which is guaranteed through 2021, is expected to provide modest increases. It’s unclear what type of bonuses and incentives were included.
Team spokesman Sam Legg said the organization did not want to comment.