Wayne Rooney is leaving DC United after their hopes of making the Major League Soccer play-offs ended.
The former England captain had been in charge at the Washington club since last summer but a 2-0 victory over New York City FC proved to be his final match.
CEO and co-chairman Jason Levien said on dcunited.com: “We have spoken with Wayne and agreed it is best for us to part ways at this time.
D.C. United and Head Coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways.
— D.C. United (@dcunited)
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