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<\/div>\nWayne Rooney has left his role as coach of Major League Soccer side DC United by mutual consent after they missed out on the MLS Cup play-offs.<\/p>\n
Manchester United\u2019s record goalscorer\u00a0took up the role\u00a0with the Washington-based side in July 2022.<\/p>\n
He had previously spent 18 months at the club as a player before he joined Derby as player-coach in January 2020.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt\u2019s the right time. I\u2019ve done everything I can to get this club into the playoffs,\u201d said the 37-year-old.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not a single thing that\u2019s happened. It\u2019s about timing.\u201d<\/p>\n
DC United missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year despite a 2-0 win on Saturday in their final regular-season match against New York City FC.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have spoken with Wayne and agreed it is best for us to part ways at this time,\u201d said DC United chief executive and co-chairman Jason Levien.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are grateful to Wayne Rooney for all he has done for our club and for soccer in the nation\u2019s capital, first as a DC United player and captain and most recently as our coach.\u201d<\/p>\n
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