D.C. United said it does expect Rooney to be on the sideline Saturday night at Audi Field.
Wayne Rooney and D.C. United will host New York City FC on Saturday night at Audi Field. was not at Friday’s training session, the day before the regular season finale against New York City FC and amid uncertainty whether he will return next year.A United spokesman said Rooney had a “last-minute conflict.” His staff oversaw the morning workout at Inova Performance Complex in Leesburg and assistant Pete Shuttleworth handled media responsibilities, as he has done on occasion this year.
Rooney, the former English superstar who played for United in 2018 and ’19, is in the final months of his guaranteed contract. There is an option in 2024, but both sides would need to agree to it.The four-time MLS Cup champions have not advanced to the playoffs since 2019 and last won a postseason game since 2015.about a long-term contract extension. The club was not responsive, Rooney said.
“In this league, if you pretty much win your home games or have good results, you’re going to make the playoffs, and so that’s been frustrating for us to not pick up more points at home,” captain Steven Birnbaum said. “We want to do that for the fans and we want to have a good last showing for them and leave a good taste in their mouth.”
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