“Wayne is a footballing legend and one of the most exciting and dynamic managers in our sport,” said Jason Levien, co-chairman of DC United. “He has already proven in his young coaching career that he knows how to lead a group through adversity.” DC United currently sit second to last in the Eastern Conference, with 17 points from 17 matches. Argentinian coach Hernán Losada was dismissed after Matchday 6 of the season for poor results. The interim was entrusted to Chad Ashton, but the results did not follow: the Washington team lost 7-0 on Friday against Philadelphia Union.
Waiting for a visa
Rooney, 36, who has been in Washington since Sunday, will officially take up his post as soon as he gets his work visa. The former English international left his post as Derby County coach (English 2nd division) at the end of June, his first experience as a head coach. He could not prevent relegation to the 3rd division, heavily penalized by a massive withdrawal of 21 points sanctioning accounting failures.
“Wayne is a winner and a competitor. His work ethic and what he demands of himself and his players is second to none,” said DC United Director of Football Dave Kasper. The former captain of the English selection arrives on familiar ground, since he played two seasons in the jersey of DC United, in 2018 and 2019, scoring 23 goals in 48 matches. In his 13-year career at Manchester United, he scored 183 goals and won the English league title five times, as well as a Champions League in 2008, the third in the history of the “Red Devils”.
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