WASHINGTON (AP) D.C. United has picked René Weiler to be its new coach.

The crew introduced Wednesday that Weiler will take over as soon as he receives a U.S. work allow. The 51-year-old Weiler, a local of Switzerland, served lately as coach and sporting director at Servette FC within the Swiss Tremendous League. He’s additionally gained the Belgian Professional League title and reached the Europa League quarterfinals with Anderlecht and guided Al Ahly to a Premier League championship in Egypt.

“D.C. United is a membership with a proud historical past and a passionate fanbase, Weiler stated. The muse on web site provides me confidence in what we will construct. Theres nonetheless quite a lot of work forward, however Im totally dedicated to main this membership again to the place it belongs, competing on the highest stage in MLS.

Kevin Flanagan will stay interim coach till Weiler arrives. D.C. United fired coach Troy Lesesne final week. United was 4-11-7 getting into Wednesday evening’s match in opposition to Charlotte.

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