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Wayne Rooney stepped down as coach of D.C. United shortly after the club was eliminated from playoff contention Saturday night.D.C United defeated New York City FC on Saturday night. Although D.C. United had the chance to end the night in possession of the ninth and final Eastern Conference spot, the schedule guarantees that at least one other club will move above the Black-and-Red by the final day thanks to Montreal's win against Portland on Saturday.
"It's the right time," the 37-year-old Rooney said."I've done everything I can to get this club into the playoffs. It's not a single thing that's happened. It's about timing.""We have spoken with Wayne and agreed it is best for us to part ways at this time.
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