Wayne Rooney is leaving DC United after their hopes of constructing the Main League Soccer playoffs ended.
The previous England ahead had been in cost on the Washington membership since final summer time however Sunday’s 2-0 victory over New York Metropolis FC proved to be his last match.
The membership’s CEO and co-chairman, Jason Levien, informed dcunited.com: “We’ve got spoken with Wayne and agreed it’s best for us to half methods presently.
“This determination creates the avenue for our subsequent normal supervisor to have the complete alternative to impart a brand new philosophy and construction on to our sporting operations, which begins with the vital identification of a head coach who will greatest align with this.
“We’re grateful to Wayne Rooney for all he has executed for our membership and for soccer within the nation’s capital, first as a DC United participant and captain and most not too long ago as our coach. He stays an vital a part of the DC United household and a valued and cherished buddy.”
Rooney first moved to the MLS in 2018, spending 15 months in Washington as a participant, and returned final summer time after beginning his managerial profession at Derby. The 37-year-old improved DC United’s factors tally however is heading again to England.
“It’s simply the fitting time,” stated Rooney in quotes reported by the Washington Submit. “I feel I’ve executed the whole lot I can to attempt to get the membership into [the] playoffs. It’s not one single factor which has occurred, it’s about timing in your profession. I’ve actually loved my time right here. However I simply really feel it’s the fitting time to return to England. What lies forward, I don’t know.”
