Ben Olsen
American soccer player and coach · United States · On the map · Footballers · Born 1977 · age 49
Benjamin Robert Olsen is an American soccer executive, coach and former player who is the head coach of Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer (MLS). He is best known for his long-term association with D.C. United, first as a player then as a coach.
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Close ties
Eddie Pope Teammate at D.C. United, 1998-2002
Jeff Agoos Teammate at D.C. United, 1998-2000
Marco Etcheverry Teammate at D.C. United, 1998-2003
Nick Rimando Teammate at D.C. United, 2002-2006
Jaime Moreno Teammate at D.C. United, 2004-2009
Chris Albright Teammate at United States national team, 1999-2007
Bobby Convey Teammate at D.C. United, 2000-2004
Santino Quaranta Teammate at D.C. United, 2001-2006
Bryan Namoff Teammate at D.C. United, 2001-2009- Carlos Llamosa Teammate at D.C. United, 1998-2000
Richie Williams Teammate at D.C. United, 1998-2000
Brian Carroll Teammate at D.C. United, 2003-2007
Mike Petke Teammate at D.C. United, 2003-2005
Ryan Nelsen Teammate at D.C. United, 2001-2005
Claudio Reyna Teammate at United States national team, 1998-2006
Jesse Marsch Teammate at United States national team, 2001-2007
Troy Perkins Teammate at D.C. United, 2004-2007
Greg Vanney Teammate at United States national team, 1998-2005
Christian Gómez Teammate at D.C. United, 2004-2007
Marc Burch Teammate at D.C. United, 2007-2009
Ramiro Corrales Teammate at United States national team, 1998-2007
Kerry Zavagnin Teammate at United States national team, 2000-2006
John Thorrington Teammate at United States national team, 2001-2007
Rod Dyachenko Teammate at D.C. United, 2006-2008
Career 3
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Nottingham Forest F.C.2000-2001182
D.C. United1998-200922129
United States1998-2007376
Media & music
Photos 5
Olsen (center) defending a corner kick during an international friendly against Real Madrid in 2009 at FedExField
Olsen during practice at SAS Soccer Park before a match against Jamaica
Supporters display a tifo supporting Olsen during a match against FC Dallas
Ben's Chili Bowl sign converted for the promotional eventAbout this person
Olsen was formerly the president of Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
Country
United States
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1977 · age 49
