D.C. United has spoken to former superstar Wayne Rooney about becoming its head coach, four people familiar with the situation said late Friday and early Saturday. It remained unclear when such a move would happen, if at all.
, which requires at least two non-White candidates among the finalists for technical staff positions. No other names have surfaced publicly.United did not have to follow league policy when Ashton replaced Losada because it was filling the job on short notice and on an interim basis.
Hiring Rooney would help shift the focus from another losing season. In his time as a D.C. striker, Rooney won over supporters with not only his scoring exploits but his work ethic, leadership traits and interaction with the public. His arrival in Washington coincided with Audi Field’s opening in July 2018 and his attacking partnership with Luciano Acosta electrified crowds and brought worldwide attention to a club that had lost relevance locally and nationally.In 2018, he made one of the greatest plays in club history, racing back to midfield to deny a scoring opportunity while United’s goalkeeper was in the attacking end, then launching a long ball to Acosta for a stoppage-time game-winner.
One person familiar with the negotiations said the former English national team star believes he can win in Washington. Despite the team’s poor record, Greek attacker Taxi Fountas is
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