Even with all of his career accomplishments, Wayne Rooney managed to add a new one to the list with his first selection to the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
In 2019, Rooney leads United with eight goals, tied for the fourth-most of any player in the league. He also has five assists and is a perfect 3-for-3 on penalty kicks attempted.
Despite United being tied for second in the Eastern Conference, Rooney was the only Black-and-Red player selected to the 26-man roster. He was picked as part of the “MLS All-Star Fan XI” phase of voting.
Rooney has played for D.C. United for close to a year now after joining the club on a transfer last July.
The MLS All-Stars will play Spanish power Atlético Madrid on July 31 in Orlando, Florida.
• Adam Zielonka can be reached at azielonka@washingtontimes.com.
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