D.C. United parted ways with head coach Wayne Rooney following the crew’s elimination from MLS playoff competition. Despite triumphing 2-0 over New York City FC on Saturday evening of their closing recreation of the season, the Black-and-Red United can not qualify for the postseason.
“We have spoken with Wayne and agreed it is best for us to part ways at this time. 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,” stated Jason Levien CEO and Co-Chairman of D.C. United.
“We are grateful to Wayne Rooney for all he has done for our club and for soccer in the Nation’s Capital, first as a D.C. United player and captain and most recently as our coach. He remains an important part of the D.C. United family and a valued and cherished friend.”
Rooney joined the crew as head coach on 12 July, 2022, following a two-year stint with Derby County within the English Championship. He returned to the Black-and-Red after serving as a Designated Player for 2 seasons, the place he recorded 23 targets and 15 assists in 48 matches.
Though he improved D.C. United’s kind to succeed in 40 factors in 34 video games and a 10W-10D-14L file, the efforts couldn’t safe his place for the 2024 season. The crew will start the seek for a everlasting substitute for the 2024 season.
The crew didn’t announce an interim supervisor, because the 2023 marketing campaign got here to a detailed at Audi Field.
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