Ex-D.C. United coach Tom Soehn talked with a reporter the other day.
This is the first video I've seen of the dude since he quit.
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WVHooligan 04 November @ 04:43 PM EST
2009 was a rough season for Ben Olsen and DC United. (Getty Images)
We knew going into 2009 that the calendar for DC United could be a fairly packed one. Possibly
Champions League matches, US Open Cup title to defend, summer friendlies, and of course the regular
season slate. It turned out to be just the case as DC United played a schedule so packed this year
it definitely raised some eyebrows about how little depth MLS clubs really do have.
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United Mania 04 November @ 03:54 PM EST
DC United begins searching for its sixth head coach in 15 years as head coach Tommy Soehn fell on
his sword yesterday after a second straight season in which DC United did not make the playoffs,
and failed in other domestic and international competitions as well.
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Tom Soehn's term as Head Coach of DC United has come to a close Monday evening when he met with
Kevin Payne and the rest of the head honchos in the DC United front office. Tom Soehn did not await
the decision from Kevin Payne and left on his own terms.
Now the decision comes down to who is next to step up and be the new DC United Head Coach?
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With J Hutcherson -- Hey look, it's another MLS coaching vacancy. This time, it was Tom Soehn
opting himself out of the running for a new contract with DC United. That might end up being a
unique exit, but DC ends up in a situation familiar to too many clubs in Major League Soccer. A
quick turnaround with the identity of the club at stake.
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D.C. United coach Tom Soehn will not be back next season.
He's resigning. Or opting not to sign a new contact. Or something like that.
The Post has the goods on the story.
"My family and I have spent a lot of time in reaching this very difficult decision,"
Soehn said in a written statement.
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WUSA-9 tracked down Ben Olsen on the streets of DC to get his reaction on Tom Soehn's decision
to leave D.C. United.
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Comcast SportsNet's Russ Thaler is a persistent fellow. He tracked former head coach Tom Soehn
down at his house and asks him about the decision to step away from United, among other things.
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Sharks in the water, RBNY.
DC United have just announced the formal resignation of head coach Tom Soehn
from the organization. Soehn accumulated a respectable 36-30-24 MLS record, with a total of
55-48-31 in all competitions. So what cost him? Disappointing results in the face of high
expectations.
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DC United coach Tom Soehn has officially removed himself for consideration for a new contract.
Soehn's current deal expires at the end of the year. "When you're in this business, the experiences
you face together forge special bonds and friendships that will always remain," Soehn said in a
press statement.
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Former DC United Coach Tom Soehn
Earlier this morning came the news that DC United coach Tom Soehn would not seek to extend his
current contract with the team. Set to expire at the end of this year, Soehn will instead leave the
club he has been a part of for the past six seasons – three years as an assistant and three as
the head coach.
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Join other United fans as they discuss Tom Soehn's decision to part ways with D.C., the next
head coach of the Black-and-Red and where this leaves the most successful team in Major League
Soccer history. Add #dcu or #dcucoach to your tweets to join the conversation.
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United Mania 03 November @ 12:18 PM EST
Tom Soehn decided not to return for a fourth year as D.C. United head coach. Soehn had a record of
36-30-24 in MLS play during his tenure but his team failed to make the playoffs for a second
consecutive season last week.
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The DCenters 03 November @ 12:14 PM EST
I just watched the 11+ minute video of all of the GOTY nominees. I noticed that no GOTY nominees
were scored against DC United. On the face of it, that makes me happy. It is good to know that DC
United didn't get poster-ized to wide renown this season.
Thinking about it more, however, one may be able to make an argument that for keepers like Rimando
or Reis, who seemed to figure prominently in these highlights, if the only goals that they are
giving up are the fantastical, flooky goals or the once-in-a-career one-timers out of midair, maybe
that's not so bad.
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According to Behind The Badge, D.C. United coach Tom Soehn "has removed his name from consideration
for the club's head coaching position". The short-shorts enthusiast joins TFC's Chris Cummins as
the first occupants of the 2009 off-season coaching carousel; perhaps if they sit close enough
together they can share some reading materials amongst one another.
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Just coming out at Behind the Badge, Tom Soehn will not be back next year as DC United's
manager. This was the move you knew would happen, as two years out of the playoffs is just not
acceptable to anyone involved.
The harder decisions (roster) are forthcoming, and hopefully, a good search can be conducted and
the best possible candidate can be hired.
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Tom Soehn will not be back as head coach of D.C. United after removing his name from
consideration to be retained upon the conclusion of his current contract at the end of the calendar
year.
D.C. United failed to make the playoffs for a second straight season, but it did enjoy success
under Soehn, who helped guide the team to a Supporters Shield in 2007 and U.
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Tom Soehn will not be back as head coach of D.C. United after removing his name from
consideration to be retained upon the conclusion of his current contract at the end of the calendar
year.
D.C. United failed to make the playoffs for a second straight season, but it did enjoy success
under Soehn, who helped guide the team to a Supporters Shield in 2007 and U.
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WVHooligan 03 November @ 11:37 AM EST
DC United has announced today that they will not be offering Tom Soehn a contract extension. The
team was told this morning that Soehn was out and the search for a new manager would start.
"Tommy has done an outstanding job at D.C. United, first as an assistant and then as our head
coach," said United President and CEO Kevin Payne.
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DC United has posted on its blog that Coach Tom Soehn has decided to "remove his name from
consideration for the club's head coaching position ahead of the expiration of his three-year
contract at the end of the calendar year."
Despite Steven Goff's strange defense of Soehn yesterday (Tom must return his calls), Tommy must
have known that his days were numbered or gotten word that DC was already deep in talks with a
successor.
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We'll soon officially announce that United's six-year relationship with Tom Soehn has
ended. United's one-time Assistant Coach (2004-2006) and its Head Coach for the last three seasons
(2007-2009) has removed his name from consideration for the club's head coaching position ahead of
the expiration of his three-year contract at the end of the calendar year.
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WVHooligan 02 November @ 07:51 PM EST
Empty stands were a common sight at Pizza Hut Park this year. (Getty Images)
I hope everyone is getting use to the longer days again after the time change this weekend.
Nothing like getting darker a bit earlier again here but that's just how it goes. I have a few
goodies to discuss tonight leading off with a big time look at something former Chicago Fire GM
Peter Wilt sent Alexi Lalas a few years back.
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The list of things to do in the nation's capital grew even longer today, as D.C. United keeper
Josh Wicks underwent successful surgery to repair his dislocated shoulder that ended his 2009
campaign. Wicks injured his shoulder in a nasty fall during United's 2-1 loss to San Jose on
September 27.
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The list of things to do in the nation's capital grew even longer today, as D.C. United keeper
Josh Wicks underwent successful surgery to repair his dislocated shoulder that ended his 2009
campaign. Wicks injured his shoulder in a nasty fall during United's 2-1 loss to San Jose on
September 27.
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DCUMD 27 October @ 08:47 PM EST
Stealing on old bit from the late Big O and Dukes Show, we will spend the next month or so playing
"River or Life" with members of the DC United organization, starting with the front office, and
then moving on to the players, by position. In an offseason that is bound to include multitudes of
changes throughout the club, this will be a great way to show the team who we the fans want to see
return next year.
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Former Toronto FC coach, Chris Cummins
With the not too surprising news this morning that Chris Cummins is out as coach of Toronto FC,
let's look at the rest of the coaching candidates for dismissal in MLS. Starting from the team with
the worst record in the league, the New York Red Bulls, and working our way up the table, these men
should be feeling the pressure from team owners for failing to qualify for the postseason.
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DC United saw their season come to a close after this weekend with their draw at Kansas City and
FC Dallas winning at Seattle. The time has come to decide what the team needs to do next season.
This is the second season in a row United has not made the playoffs with winning the Supporter's
Shield the 2 years prior.
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DCUMD 25 October @ 09:42 AM EST
Plenty of fans were saying last night that this match was like a microcosm of our season. I
disagree. A microcosm of our season would have included DC United grabbing an early lead and taking
it into halftime. It also would have included many chances to go even further ahead, but we would
have had multiple goals disallowed and/or our opponent would have scored after some poor
officiating.
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This is my favorite time of the year to blog. Not because it's playoff time, but rather because the
regular season is over and I can get into the business of comparing this year's teams historically.
I'll have plenty of material in the coming weeks, so check back often.
However, there's still two more games to play today.
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DCUMD 16 October @ 08:41 PM EST
By definition, the Harkesy Award should go to the DC United player who has been the strongest
leader for our team this season. On-field leadership is important, but for this award, it isn't
everything. And that would be evidenced by the fact that Ben Olsen won the award last year after
playing only 15 minutes.
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Tom Soehn's tenure as DC United manager has seen the Red and Black win the Supporters Shield,
advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup and are on the doorstep of making the MLS
playoffs and CONCACAF knock out rounds.
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But Soehn's player management have been from my vantage point, the absolute worst in the league
since he took over as coach in the beginning of the 2007 season.
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WVHooligan 06 October @ 06:36 PM EST
It's been a fairly busy day around these parts. From catching up to things, to getting back to
the daily grind at my normal job, and to getting back to work on things with this site. I wanted to
kick off with a couple items that a few of your have emailed me and commented on recently here. Its
mostly end of year items and seeing how we are towards the end of the season it is fitting to
revisit some of these things.
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That's what I heard at the end of the DC United vs Chivas USA match. I made the trip up to RFK
Stadium and took in the 2-0 loss in person. It is time to give up on this season and start to look
at changes for next season. The first 2 changes are find a new goalkeeper and a new head coach.
Josh Wicks is looking at a suspension by the US Soccer Federation from his actions during the US
Open Cup final.
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DCUMD 04 October @ 10:45 AM EST
This was clearly a match between two teams going in different directions. Chivas was starting guys
like Maicon Santos, Jesus Padilla, and Yamith Cuesta - all who joined the team in August and have
already claimed starting jobs. They haven't been afraid to bench their veterans like Razov,
Galindo, and Marsch and have instead sought out better players.
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