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Post by epjr on Dec 1, 2009 8:23:24 GMT -6
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Post by epjr on Nov 29, 2010 21:46:50 GMT -6
United realize their man was there all along DC name Olsen permanent coach in nod to tradition, historyWASHINGTON – D.C. United capped a four-month-long search for their next head coach on Monday morning, awarding the job to interim boss Ben Olsen in a dramatic about-face from repeated assertions that the club’s longtime midfielder would not be considered for the position on a permanent basis. From the moment the club dismissed former coach Curt Onalfo in August, United president Kevin Payne and general manager Dave Kasper were steadfast in their declarations that Olsen would serve as a temporary leader only, citing his lack of experience.  Payne said they held formal interviews with six candidates for the position and casual talks with many others. But over the past month, the charismatic Olsen rose to the top of the club’s list by virtue of his long history with United, his adroit player management over the final stages of the 2010 season and his ideas for the roster-rebuilding process that is already well underway at RFK Stadium. www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/united-realize-their-man-was-there-all-along
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Post by epjr on Nov 9, 2011 18:26:51 GMT -6
 Ben Olsen Q&A - Part I
In part I of his season review, United's Head Coach talks progress, DeRo and BoskovicIn part I of our 2011 season review with United Head Coach Ben Olsen, the Black-and-Red boss discusses his thoughts on the team's overall progress, Dwayne De Rosario, the importance of Branko Boskovic and the evolution of Charlie Davies. www.dcunited.com/news/2011/11/ben-olsen-qaBen Olsen Q&A Part II
In the second installment of his season review, United's Head Coach outlines 2012 plansFollowing part I of Ben Olsen's 2011 review, the United boss turns his attention to the Black-and-Red's ambitions for 2012. In this portion of the interview, Olsen highlights the value of Perry Kitchen, offseason player aquisitions and lessons learned from his first full season in charge. www.dcunited.com/news/2011/11/ben-olsen-qa-part-ii |
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Post by epjr on Jun 22, 2012 11:02:32 GMT -6
Ben Olsen named All-Star coach
MLS All-Stars to face Chelsea FC on July 25 at PPL Park jor League Soccer has selected D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olsen to lead the MLS All-Stars against UEFA champions Chelsea FC on July 25 at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. Ben Olsen’s technical staff of Chad Ashton, Pat Onstad and Josh Wolff will serve as his assistant coaches, as will Philadelphia Union Interim Team Manager John Hackworth. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2, TeleFutura, and in Canada on TSN and RDS starting at 8:30 p.m. ET. www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/06/ben-olsen-named-head-coach-of-2012-mls-all-stars
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Post by epjr on Feb 1, 2013 9:19:19 GMT -6
Kick Off:
As stars move on, Olsen inks deal to stay at DC “ I appreciate the commitment and loyalty this club has given me over the years,” Olsen said. “Hopefully I can continue to repay this organization with results and a team that our community is proud of." United GM Dave Kasper was thrilled to seal the deal, which will now run through the 2014 season: “We are very excited about our future with Ben as our head coach.” www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/02/01/kick-stars-move-olsen-signs-deal-stay-dc
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Post by epjr on May 28, 2013 11:21:56 GMT -6
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Post by epjr on Aug 23, 2013 14:11:34 GMT -6
MLS Commissioner suspends Montreal's Marco Schallibaum
and rescinds ban for D.C. United's Ben Olsen Managers Ben Olsen and Marco Schallibaum may have been dismissed at the same time during Saturday night's Montreal-DC match, but the resulting discipline for their actions turned out to be very different. On Friday MLS Commissioner Don Garber rescinded Olsen's automatic one-game suspension and fine, while handing Schallibaum an additional game and extra $5,000 fine on top of the automatic one-game ban "for his repeated misbehavior." www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/08/23/mls-commissioner-suspends-montreals-marco-schallibaum-and-rescinds-ban-dc-un
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Post by epjr on Dec 2, 2013 22:04:57 GMT -6
D.C. United will retain Olsen, Kasper Despite winning three of 34 MLS matches this season, D.C. United has decided to retain Coach Ben Olsen and General Manager Dave Kasper, the Insider has learned. Club management reached the decision over the weekend following a month-long review and evaluation of the pair’s strategic plans to turn around the team after a 3-24-7 campaign, a source close to the situation said Monday. www.reddit.com/tb/1rxbtg
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Post by epjr on Apr 30, 2014 13:36:49 GMT -6
DC United say mentality is behind improvement:
"It's a group that wants to prove something" WASHINGTON – Much has changed at RFK Stadium in 2014. A bevy of new players. An overhauled coaching staff. A re-tooled front office. Most importantly, perhaps, United are doing something they did very little of in 2013: getting points. That's the result not only of a change in personnel, but a change in attitude as well. For now, it seems as if the club’s winning mentality has returned. "I mean, [that mentality] was gone last year,” United head coach Ben Olsen told MLSsoccer.com after his team’s 4-1 victory over FC Dallas last weekend. "For a while, there wasn’t a lot of belief. This year, it’s a group that wants to prove something. It’s everyone – it’s staff, coaches, it’s guys that were here and had that [2013] season, that have a chip on their shoulder from an image standpoint." www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2014/04/30/dc-united-much-improved-due-newfound-mentality-its-group-wants-prove-somethi |
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