The Washington Spirit announced today that Ben Olsen, after a long career with D.C. United as a player and coach, has been named the club’s new president. Olsen, 44, takes over the role just under a year after his decade-long tenure coaching United ended.
“I have loved being part of the D.C. United family for over 20 years, and I will always be grateful to the club that has given me so much,” said Olsen in a press release from the Spirit. “However, it is time for a new challenge for me and the opportunity to help grow the Spirit, soccer in the city I love, and the women’s game was too great to pass up.