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Jul 12, 2022

It’s Official: Wayne Rooney Is D.C. United’s New Head Coach

The 36-year-old English superstar is returning as a coach to the team he helped make a playoff run in 2018 and 2019.

Oct 09, 2019

D.C.’s Newest Sport Is This Coleen Rooney Drama

Wayne Rooney and his family are set to leave D.C. United at the end of the season, which means we’ve missed our chance for a “Real Housewives of D.C.” reboot.

Aug 06, 2019

Wayne Rooney Is Leaving D.C. United Because He Misses England

As the team’s top scorer in the last two MLS seasons, the international superstar is credited with revitalizing D.C’s soccer franchise.

Jul 16, 2018

On the Field, D.C. United’s Audi Field Debut Was a Total Success. Off Of It, Not Quite

United cruised to a 3-1 victory as global megastar Wayne Rooney made his debut. Off the pitch, though, issues with ticketing and falling debris put a damper on things.

Jun 28, 2018

It’s Official: Wayne Rooney Joins D.C. United

“I have the hunger to be a success here and will give D.C. 100 percent,” the English national team’s all-time leading goal scorer and a Manchester United legend.

Jun 13, 2018

D.C. United Is About To Get A New Home. Is The Team Ready For Its Close-Up?

United is just weeks away from moving into Audi Field, its gleaming new home on the Anacostia.

 
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