D.C. United announced on Saturday that the club has parted ways with head coach Rene Weiler.
The decision comes exactly one week after the conclusion of the 2026 season, which saw the team finish in 14th place within the Eastern Conference with 33 points, according to Yahoo Sports.
In the overall league standings, the club placed 28th out of 30 teams.
Weiler, a veteran Swiss coach, was initially appointed to the position in July 2025 as noted by Major League Soccer.
He departs the organization with a record of 8W-19L-16D across all competitions during his tenure spanning a season and a half.
Dr. Erkut Sogut, the managing director of soccer operations for the club, issued a formal statement regarding the departure.
He said, “We would like to thank Rene for his commitment and contributions to D.C. United.”
Sogut added, “We wish him and his family all the best.”
Looking toward the future, the organization is reportedly nearing a deal to appoint Oscar Pareja as the next head coach.
This potential transition was reported by The Athletic.
Pareja brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as the head coach for Orlando City, FC Dallas, and the Colorado Rapids.
He possesses more than a decade of coaching experience within the league.
The club has struggled to reach the postseason, with their last appearance occurring in 2019.
To bolster the roster ahead of the 2026 campaign, the front office acquired forwards Louis Munteanu and Tai Baribo as Designated Players, as documented by D.C. United.
The search for a new leader remains a priority for the front office as they look to improve upon their recent league standing.