Wayne Rooney leaves DC United after failing to make play-offs as Manchester United legend admits ‘I’ve got nothing lined up’
Wayne Rooney has left Major League Soccer team DC United, the club have announced.
The MLS club said the decision was 'mutual', ending Rooney's 15 months in charge of them.
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DC United missed out on the play-offs, for a fourth consecutive year, despite a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Saturday.
DC United CEO and Co-Chairman Jason Levien said: "We have spoken with Wayne and agreed it is best for us to part ways at this time.
"This decision creates the avenue for our next General Manager to have the full opportunity to impart a new philosophy and structure onto our sporting operations, which begins with the critical identification of a Head Coach who will best align with this.
"We are grateful to Wayne Rooney for all he has done for our club and for soccer in the Nation’s Capital, first as a D.C. United player and captain and most recently as our coach.
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"He remains an important part of the D.C. United family and a valued and cherished friend."
The Manchester United legend has been linked to the Birmingham City job in recent weeks and he opened up on what lies next.
He said: "It's the right time. 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.
"What lies ahead, I don't know. I've seen a lot of reports in the media. I'm going back with nothing lined up."
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Rooney joined DC United in July 2022 after leaving Derby County.
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