Wayne Rooney has left his function as D.C. United head schoolteacher then the crew was once eradicated from MLS playoff competition on Saturday.
D.C. defeated Untouched York Town FC 2-0 at house on Saturday in its ultimate recreation of the familiar season however effects in different places intended it will probably now not end within the govern 9 parks within the Jap Convention to qualify for the postseason.
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Straight away following the sport, the crew stated that it had mutually assuredly to section tactics with Rooney.
“We have spoken with Wayne and agreed it is best for us to part ways at this time,” Jason Levien, CEO and Co-Chairman of D.C. United, stated in a information leave.
“This decision creates the avenue for our next General Manager to have the full opportunity to impart a new philosophy and structure onto our sporting operations, which begins with the critical identification of a Head Coach who will best align with this.
“We’re thankful to Wayne Rooney for all he has performed for our membership and for football within the Folk’s Capital, first as a D.C. United participant and captain and maximum not too long ago as our schoolteacher. He residue an impressive a part of the D.C. United community and a valued and liked buddy.”
Added Rooney in a news conference following the game: “I believe it’s the best occasion for me to move again to England. What lies forward, I don’t know.”
Rooney, who up to now spent 18 months as a participant with D.C, rejoined the membership as head schoolteacher in July 2022 however couldn’t prohibit the crew from completing in ultimate playground within the Jap Convention. Life he led D.C. to an advanced 10-10-14 listing in 2023, the crew will once more fail to see the playoffs.
A legend as a participant, Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time listing goalscorer and scored a then-record 53 targets for the England nationwide crew. Previous to arriving in D.C., he coached Derby County in England’s second-tier Championship.
