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D.C. United fired head coach Troy Lesesne after a 5-2 loss to Nashville SC in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, with the club already lining up a permanent replacement and dismissing top assistant Zach Prince.
D.C. United, under the leadership of first-year coach Troy Lesesne, displayed resilience and determination in a 2-2 draw against the Portland Timbers, showcasing a proactive and high-energy style of play. Despite missing their top scorer and falling behind by two goals, the team stuck to their plan and mounted a comeback, with teenager Kristian Fletcher scoring the equalizer. The team's strong resolve and aggressive mentality, instilled by Lesesne, have brought a renewed sense of positivity and anticipation for upcoming games, despite the need to improve shooting and defending.
Troy Lesesne, the new head coach of D.C. United, brings a different approach to the team after Wayne Rooney's tenure, emphasizing his 20 years of coaching experience at all levels. Lesesne aims to build a strong team and reconnect with the community, acknowledging the club's recent underachievement and expressing a commitment to bringing D.C. United back to a competitive level.
Troy Lesesne, the new coach for D.C. United, faces a multitude of tasks as he prepares for the upcoming MLS season, including acquiring new players, hiring staff, and formulating a playing style. Despite his lack of head coaching experience, the club's general manager is confident in Lesesne's ability to make progress and rebuild the team's philosophy. Lesesne aims to tap into the potential of the existing roster while also emphasizing an aggressive and creative style of play, drawing on his experience with the New York Red Bulls to guide D.C. United through a period of rebuilding.
D.C. United has appointed Troy Lesesne as their new Head Coach, signing him on a three-year deal. Lesesne, who previously served as the interim head coach for the New York Red Bulls, brings a wealth of coaching experience from various levels of American soccer. His appointment is seen as a move to lead the club in a new and exciting direction, with the team set to kick off their 2024 Major League Soccer season at home against the New England Revolution on February 24.
The New York Red Bulls have parted ways with manager Gerhard Struber, with assistant coach Troy Lesesne taking over through the end of the 2023 season. Struber came under criticism in April for not removing a Red Bulls player from a game after he was alleged to have directed a racial slur at an opposition player. The Red Bulls are currently at the bottom of MLS Eastern Conference with nine points after 11 matches.
The New York Red Bulls and Gerhard Struber have mutually agreed to part ways, with assistant coach Bernd Eibler also departing the club. Troy Lesesne has been named as the new head coach through the end of the 2023 MLS season. Struber helped guide the Red Bulls to the playoffs in '21 and '22, setting the current active streak for most playoff appearances by an MLS club. Lesesne previously served as Head Coach and Technical Director of the United Soccer League Championship club New Mexico United before joining RBNY in 2022.