English Translation:
England football star Wayne Rooney's career in the strongest North American MLS league seems to be over, as the team he represents, DC United from Washington, lost 1:5 in the knockout match against Toronto FC.
Last year, W. Rooney, who arrived in the USA, was welcomed grandly, receiving no less attention than another Englishman who played here, David Beckham. However, the 33-year-old forward did not live up to the expectations, and DC United did not show any miracles.
After a painful defeat in Toronto on Saturday, which marked the end of the season for DC United, W. Rooney refused to talk to the media and left the stadium with a stony face.
"I think Wayne has given a lot to our organization and was a great teammate. Thanks to W. Rooney, our fan community grew, they loved this player. It's unfortunate how he ended his performance here," said DC United coach Ben Olsen.
On Saturday, Toronto FC took the lead, but in extra time added by the referee, DC United's Argentine Lucas Hernandez equalized the score - 1:1. The extra time belonged to Toronto players - they scored four goals, triumphed 5:1, and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
W. Rooney was substituted with the score at 4:1.
The performance of the five-time English champion and once Champions League winner increased DC United's jersey sales, but his MLS career was not as charismatic as D. Beckham's.
In two MLS seasons, W. Rooney played 50 matches and scored 23 goals, but the press talked more about his wife Coleen's conflict with Jamie Vardy's better half over leaked information to tabloids.
In the near future, W. Rooney is expected to return to England - he has committed to becoming the playing manager of Derby County starting from January.
