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.
For the time being, interim coach Kevin Flanagan will continue to run the team.