DC United agrees to appoint René Weiler as head coach

The Swiss manager brings international family tree and trophy experience in black and red

Washington, DC (July 16, 2025) – DC United has agreed to appoint Swiss managers René Weiler worldwide as the next head coach of the club until a US work permit takes place. Kevin Flanagan will continue his role as interim head coach until Weiler's arrival.

“Dc United is an association with a proud story and a passionate fan base,” said a passionate fan base ” René Weiler, DC United head coach. “The basis on site gives me confidence in what we can build. There is still a lot of work, but I am fully obliged to lead this club again where it belongs and start at the highest level in MLS.”

With over 24 years of trainer experience and six main trophies, hamlet becomes the most experienced and experienced, incoming head coach in DC United History and joins MLS as one of the most decorated arrivals in the league.

As a manager, Weiler League title has won in Belgium, Egypt and Switzerland and ended among the top three of five different domestic competitions. His curriculum vitae comprises a quarter -finals from UEFA Europa League with Anderlecht and a league title in Egypt with Al Aly, one of the most successful clubs in Africa. Weiler is known for its tactical structure, the emphasis on player development and the ability to provide results in high -pressure environments.

“René is a tactic with the proven ability to implement a clear and disciplined playing style and adapt this system to get the best out of your players” Ally Mackay, General Manager and Chief Soccer Officer. “He builds up teams that are organized, aggressive and are targeted in attack. This style reflects the identity that we can build at DC United. His experience with the development of talents and the demand high standards makes him the ideal leader. We are pleased to welcome it to the club and to support its vision fully, which can become this team.”

Weiler, 51, was born in Winterthur, Switzerland and has spent more than two decades of leading clubs in Europe, Asia and Africa. He led the RSC Anderlecht to the Belgian professional title of the Belgian professional and the quarter -finals of the Europa League. In Egypt he led Al Aly SC with a record of 21 wins, 8 draws and only 1 defeats over 30 games for the Premier League Championship 2019-20.

Most recently, Weiler as head coach and sports director at Servette FC in the Swiss Super League had two -tone roles. During his two -year term (2023–2024), he helped to stabilize the club competitive and at the same time play a central role in long -term planning and youth development.

Weilers Coaching Journey also includes stints at FC Lucerne and FC Aarau in Switzerland as well as a successful magic in Germany with 1st FC Nürnberg, where he achieved second place in the 2nd Bundesliga and a place in the promotional playoffs. He also led the Kashima anthler in Japan's top flight and contributed his global experience and his adaptability in football cultures.

As a player, Weiler was a midfielder for FC Winterthur and FC Aarau in Swiss pot light. He won the Swiss National League a title from 1992 to 1993 with Aarau and earned two caps for the national team in Switzerland before moving into coaching.

Further details on Weilers arrival will be announced after the Visa process has been completed.