DC United fires coach Onalfo

  • Associated Press
  • Wednesday, August 4, 2010 9:09am
  • SportsSports

WASHINGTON — D.C. United has fired coach Curt Onalfo in his first season with the team.

United said Wednesday he will be replaced on an interim basis by assistant Ben Olsen.

The team has the worst record in the MLS at 3-12-3.

United will play their first game under Olsen at New England on Saturday.

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