D.C. United’s search for a new head coach has reportedly come to a conclusion. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, the MLS side is expected to hire Troy Lesesne to helm the team in the 2024 season.

Lesesne started the 2023 campaign as the assistant with the New York Red Bulls before taking over as interim head coach following the departure of Gerhard Struber. In 32 games in charge, Lesesne recorded 14 wins while promoting an attacking playing style. Despite this, the Red Bulls opted not to retain the 40-year-old and instead search for a new permanent solution.

Lesesne previously served as the head coach of the New Mexico United in the USL Championship. During his time in charge, he had a 34-29-25 record while making the playoffs twice. He also led the team to the quarterfinal stage of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup in 2018.

D.C. United will hope that Lesesne can help the franchise put an end to a four-season playoff drought. In 2023, the club finished 12th in the Eastern Conference and was eliminated in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup.

United, which parted ways with Wayne Rooney in October, reportedly considered several other names, including ex-NYCFC head coach Dome Torrent and former USMNT international Hugo Pérez. Torrent was at one point considered the favorite for the job, but the talks between the two sides broke down due to salary demands.

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After D.C. United managed to land Everton star Wayne Rooney, it was rumored that Patrick Mullins will have to find playing time somewhere else. This turned out to be true since Mullins left United on Wednesday and joined the Columbus Crew SC, who sent $150,000 in targeted allocation money in exchange.

It’s official! @pmullins14 #CrewSC pic.twitter.com/CC3nEsG6HZ

— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) July 12, 2018

Patrick Mullins has played in 10 games for D.C. United in this season, but failed to score a goal while contributing one assist. In the previous two years, however, he scored 13 goals in 34 games (24 starts).

“Patrick is a proven goalscorer who is dangerous inside the box and has a solid track record in MLS in his first five seasons,” – said Columbus head coach and sporting director Gregg Berhalter. “We believe that he brings a valuable skill set that will allow him to add depth to our attack and we look forward to integrating him into the team.“

While Columbus will get a valuable contributor from the bench with Mullins, this transfer will also give United some room to address their roster weaknesses.

“This move will provide us with assets and flexibility for future moves. We wish Mullins the best in Columbus and thank him for his service to the club.” – said D.C. general manager Dave Kasper in a statement.

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D.C. United has finished with the process of acquiring midfielder Yamil Asad from Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield. In order to land Asad, United had to make a trade with Atlanta United, who had Asad’s MLS rights and where the 23-year-old spent the last season. Atlanta will receive $300,000 in targeted allocation money and $200,000 in general allocation money in exchange for the rights.

D.C. United brought Asad on loan, paying $300,000 in loan fees to Velez, and will have to pay another $700,000 if they want to make the full transfer at the end of the season.

It's official. Welcome to United, @YamilAsad11 #DCU | https://t.co/ET2IolhLQa pic.twitter.com/RjbAGEXCms

— D.C. United (@dcunited) February 13, 2018

“Yamil is a bright talent in MLS, who was a major contributor to Atlanta’s successful inaugural campaign,” – said D.C. United general manager Dave Kasper. “His pace, skill, and creativity in wide areas will provide us with an additional attacking dimension. He’s a young player who plays with a big personality and a high work rate, and he will continue to develop and improve with more experience in this league. We’re thrilled to add him.“

Yamil Asad was in great shape in the 32 games he played in MLS for Atlanta, scoring 7 goals and adding 13 assists. Atlanta United had the intention to keep Asad but couldn’t secure another loan for the player, failing to reach an agreement on personal terms.

With this move D.C. United has continued reshaping its squad that finished last in the Eastern Conference in 2017, managing to win just 32 points from 34 matches. The team previously added wingers Zoltan Stieber and USMNT’s Paul Arriola, forward Darren Mattocks and midfielders Junior Moreno and Ulises Segura. In the next season, United will also begin playing on a new stadium, Audi Field, which will finish with construction in July.

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D.C. United’s search for a new head coach has reportedly come to a conclusion. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, the MLS side is expected to hire Troy Lesesne to helm the team in the 2024 season.

Lesesne started the 2023 campaign as the assistant with the New York Red Bulls before taking over as interim head coach following the departure of Gerhard Struber. In 32 games in charge, Lesesne recorded 14 wins while promoting an attacking playing style. Despite this, the Red Bulls opted not to retain the 40-year-old and instead search for a new permanent solution.

Lesesne previously served as the head coach of the New Mexico United in the USL Championship. During his time in charge, he had a 34-29-25 record while making the playoffs twice. He also led the team to the quarterfinal stage of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup in 2018.

D.C. United will hope that Lesesne can help the franchise put an end to a four-season playoff drought. In 2023, the club finished 12th in the Eastern Conference and was eliminated in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup.

United, which parted ways with Wayne Rooney in October, reportedly considered several other names, including ex-NYCFC head coach Dome Torrent and former USMNT international Hugo Pérez. Torrent was at one point considered the favorite for the job, but the talks between the two sides broke down due to salary demands.

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After D.C. United managed to land Everton star Wayne Rooney, it was rumored that Patrick Mullins will have to find playing time somewhere else. This turned out to be true since Mullins left United on Wednesday and joined the Columbus Crew SC, who sent $150,000 in targeted allocation money in exchange.

It’s official! @pmullins14 #CrewSC pic.twitter.com/CC3nEsG6HZ

— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) July 12, 2018

Patrick Mullins has played in 10 games for D.C. United in this season, but failed to score a goal while contributing one assist. In the previous two years, however, he scored 13 goals in 34 games (24 starts).

“Patrick is a proven goalscorer who is dangerous inside the box and has a solid track record in MLS in his first five seasons,” – said Columbus head coach and sporting director Gregg Berhalter. “We believe that he brings a valuable skill set that will allow him to add depth to our attack and we look forward to integrating him into the team.“

While Columbus will get a valuable contributor from the bench with Mullins, this transfer will also give United some room to address their roster weaknesses.

“This move will provide us with assets and flexibility for future moves. We wish Mullins the best in Columbus and thank him for his service to the club.” – said D.C. general manager Dave Kasper in a statement.

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D.C. United has finished with the process of acquiring midfielder Yamil Asad from Argentinian side Velez Sarsfield. In order to land Asad, United had to make a trade with Atlanta United, who had Asad’s MLS rights and where the 23-year-old spent the last season. Atlanta will receive $300,000 in targeted allocation money and $200,000 in general allocation money in exchange for the rights.

D.C. United brought Asad on loan, paying $300,000 in loan fees to Velez, and will have to pay another $700,000 if they want to make the full transfer at the end of the season.

It's official. Welcome to United, @YamilAsad11 #DCU | https://t.co/ET2IolhLQa pic.twitter.com/RjbAGEXCms

— D.C. United (@dcunited) February 13, 2018

“Yamil is a bright talent in MLS, who was a major contributor to Atlanta’s successful inaugural campaign,” – said D.C. United general manager Dave Kasper. “His pace, skill, and creativity in wide areas will provide us with an additional attacking dimension. He’s a young player who plays with a big personality and a high work rate, and he will continue to develop and improve with more experience in this league. We’re thrilled to add him.“

Yamil Asad was in great shape in the 32 games he played in MLS for Atlanta, scoring 7 goals and adding 13 assists. Atlanta United had the intention to keep Asad but couldn’t secure another loan for the player, failing to reach an agreement on personal terms.

With this move D.C. United has continued reshaping its squad that finished last in the Eastern Conference in 2017, managing to win just 32 points from 34 matches. The team previously added wingers Zoltan Stieber and USMNT’s Paul Arriola, forward Darren Mattocks and midfielders Junior Moreno and Ulises Segura. In the next season, United will also begin playing on a new stadium, Audi Field, which will finish with construction in July.

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