“The club thanks both Stewart and Sean for their contributions and efforts during their time with the Black-and-Red and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors,” United said in a statement. Club officials did not want to comment.
Mairs joined United in 2016 as director of soccer strategy and analysis before becoming the technical director in 2019. He worked closely with Kasper on roster decisions and the youth pathway to the first team.
Howe spent three seasons with United after leaving a similar role with Atlanta. He was brought to Washington by Lucy Rushton, United’s general manager in 2021 and ’22.