It appears that rumors of a rift between DC United management have been greatly exaggerated. It also appears that Tom Soehn is staying put. This according to Steve Goff, the soccer insider who states:

Tom Soehn will return for a third season as head coach of D.C. United in 2009, the Insider learned today.

According to sources familiar with the process, Soehn was told by club management this morning that the option on his contract will be exercised.

Neither Soehn nor his agent, New York-based Ron Waxman, could be reached to comment. Club officials did not have immediate comment, but were apparently preparing a formal statement.

One player, who requested anonymity, said he had heard that a decision had been made, adding Soehn "deserved to come back. He went through a lot."