'I'm an ambitious person. One day I want to manage at the top level. This is part of that process,' says Rooney.
"I'm an ambitious person. One day I want to manage at the top level. This is part of that process," says Rooney.
It was a reunion for the 36-year-old British icon, who played for DC United from July 2018 to October 2019, scoring 25 goals in 52 appearances before leaving to serve as a player and coach at England’s Derby County.“To come back to MLS, to DC United, was an exciting challenge for me and something which I feel can develop me as a coach, but also the team needs to improve,” Rooney said.DC United stands 5-10 with two drawn on 17 points, sharing last overall in the 28-team league.
DC United hasn’t made the playoffs since Rooney helped the squad get there in 2018 and 2019 as a player, but must duplicate his revival of a league-worst club from four years ago to reach the post-season. “I believe they have been underperforming,” Rooney said. “I believe there’s a lot more for those players to give.”
“I want players to come to this club who are hungry. I’m committed to getting the best out of myself and the players.”DC United captain Steve Birnbaum was a former Rooney teammate and says players are looking forward to learn from Rooney.“We know the energy and passion that he brought as a player and we know he’s going to do the same thing as a coach.
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