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D.C. United's Wayne Rooney moves the ball against Orlando City during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ** FILE **

Wayne Rooney scores from 70 yards, DC United tops Orlando 1-0

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D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates his first MLS goal during the first half of a soccer match against the Colorado Rapids in Washington, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Wayne Rooney to represent D.C. United in MLS All-Star Game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

D.C. United's Wayne Rooney, left, celebrates his goal against Orlando City with teammate Lucas Rodriguez during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) ** FILE **

Wayne Rooney scores last-minute penalty kick for DC United to advance in U.S. Open Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney follows through on his kick during a penalty kick shootout of an MLS playoff soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Washington. Rooney's kick as saved by Columbus goalkeeper Zack Steffen. Columbus won 3-2 on penalty kicks. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wayne Rooney sustains minor injury in D.C. United’s preseason opener

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Monday, July 2, 2018, file photo, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, left, shakes hands with English soccer star Wayne Rooney, as he holds up his new jersey next to MLS team D.C. United Managing Partner and CEO Jason Levien, and Dave Kasper, general manager and vice president of soccer operations, right, during a news conference announcing Rooney's signing with the club, at the Newseum in Washington. Rooney and his American club are headed to the Major League Soccer playoffs. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Wayne Rooney was arrested in December for public intoxication, swearing

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

This undated photo provided by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office shows Wayne Rooney. Soccer star Rooney was arrested last month at a Washington-area airport on a charge of public intoxication. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office said Rooney was booked into jail on Dec. 16, 2018, after his arrest by airport police. Dulles International Airport is in Loudon County. He was later released. (Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

Soccer star Wayne Rooney charged with public intoxication

By JONATHAN DREW - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office shows Wayne Rooney. Soccer star Rooney was arrested last month at a Washington-area airport on a charge of public intoxication. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office said Rooney was booked into jail on Dec. 16, 2018, after his arrest by airport police. Dulles International Airport is in Loudon County. He was later released. (Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

The Latest: Soccer star triggered door alarm before arrest

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England's Wayne Rooney, right, jokes with Unites States goalkeeper Brad Guzan who stopped Rooney's shot on goal during the international friendly soccer match between England and the United States at Wembley stadium, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

No goal for Wayne Rooney in 120th, final England appearance

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney follows through on his kick during a penalty kick shootout of an MLS playoff soccer match against the Columbus Crew, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Washington. Rooney's kick as saved by Columbus goalkeeper Zack Steffen. Columbus won 3-2 on penalty kicks. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Southgate defends giving Rooney a final England appearance

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D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates his first MLS goal during the first half of a soccer match against the Colorado Rapids in Washington, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

Wayne Rooney to make England swan song against U.S. next week

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D.C. United forward Paul Arriola celebrates a goal against Real Salt Lake during an MLS soccer match in Sandy, Utah, Saturday, May 12, 2018. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP) **FILE**

Paul Arriola finds confidence just in time for playoffs

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney, right, kicks the ball against Orlando City midfielder Dillon Powers during the second half of an MLS soccer match, in Washington. English striker Rooney and his American club are headed to the Major League Soccer playoffs. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Leading the way: Wayne Rooney puts DC United in MLS playoffs

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates his first MLS goal during the first half of a soccer match against the Colorado Rapids in Washington, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Wayne Rooney voted MLS Player of the Week

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney celebrates his first MLS goal during the first half of a soccer match against the Colorado Rapids in Washington, Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) **FILE**

D.C. United clinch playoff spot behind two goals from Wayne Rooney

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

D.C. United midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) celebrates his goal with forward Wayne Rooney (9) and Yamil Asad (22) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, in Washington. D.C. United won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Rooney delivers United’s latest win, improving playoff chances

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

English soccer star Wayne Rooney, the all-time leading scorer for England's national team and Manchester United in the Premier League, smiles during a news conference announcing his signing with MLS team D.C. United, Monday, July 2, 2018, at the Newseum in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Wayne Rooney keeps United’s playoff hopes alive

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) celebrates with teammates after an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Audi Field, Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Wayne Rooney’s presence on and off the field boosts surging D.C. United

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

DC United beats Impact 5-0 to close playoff gap

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D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) dribbles the ball against Orlando City midfielder Oriol Rosell (20) and defender Shane O'Neill, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **File**

D.C. United lose to Atlantic Cup rival Red Bulls

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D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney, left, walks on the field before an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Audi Field, Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Rooney records assist in D.C. United debut

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times