D.C. United

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28: Luciano Acosta of DC United during the MLS match between DC United and Colorado Rapids at Audi Field on July 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

D.C. United: Pros and cons of not selling Luciano Acosta

Andrew Dowdeswell
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D.C. United: Losing Luciano Acosta a crushing but necessary blow

D.C. United: Wayne Rooney illustrates champion mentality

D.C. United: Wayne Rooney right about Luciano Acosta

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: DC United coach Ben Olsen at the end of a MLS game between D.C. United and the Montreal Impact, on September 29, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.DC United defeated the Montreal Impact 5-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United and Ben Olsen: This was obvious, right?

Andrew Dowdeswell
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: DC United coach Ben Olsen at the end of a MLS game between D.C. United and the Montreal Impact, on September 29, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.DC United defeated the Montreal Impact 5-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United and Ben Olsen: Continuity, security and freedom

Andrew Dowdeswell
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TOPSHOT - Argentina's Estudiantes de La Plata midfielder Lucas Rodriguez shoots a corner kick, during their Copa Libertadores group F football match against Brazil's Santos at Centenario Ciudad de Quilmes stadium in Quilmes, Buenos Aires on April 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / JAVIER GONZALEZ TOLEDO (Photo credit should read JAVIER GONZALEZ TOLEDO/AFP/Getty Images)

D.C. United: Lucas Rodriguez adds depth to high-powered offense

Daniel Garza
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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 1: DC United looks on as Columbus Crew SC scores on a penalty kick during a shoot-out in a first round playoff game against DC United and Columbus Crew SC at Audi Field on November 1, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Path to elite status is not a long one

Andrew Dowdeswell
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15:D.C. forward Wayne Rooney (9) celebrates a 1st half goal during a game between DC United and the Portland Timbers in Washington, DC on August 15, 2018. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Top 5 Wayne Rooney goals from 2018 season

Daniel Garza
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 12: D.C United players greet their fans at the end of a MLS match between D.C. United and Orland City SC on August 12, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C. United defeated Orlando 3-2. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Building a winning culture at Audi Field

Juan Herrera
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) after scoring his first of two goals during a MLS game between D.C. United and the Montreal Impact, on September 29, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.DC United defeated the Montreal Impact 5-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Wayne Rooney sparks new life into United’s attack

Juan Herrera
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) moves into the attack during a MLS game between D.C. United and the Montreal Impact, on September 29, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.DC United defeated the Montreal Impact 5-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Controlling its own playoff destiny moving forward

Juan Herrera
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) and midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) with goalscorer forward Paul Arriola (7) during a MLS game between D.C. United and the Montreal Impact, on September 29, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.DC United defeated the Montreal Impact 5-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United Vs Montreal Impact: 3 things we learned – Wayne Rooney and unstoppable D.C.

Daniel Garza
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 12: D.C. United midfielder Russell Canouse (4) takes the ball away from Minnesota United defender Marc Burch (8) during a MLS match between D.C. United and Minnesota United FC on September 12, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.DC United defeated Minnesota United FC 2-1.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Russell Canouse the unsung hero in midfield

Juan Herrera
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: D.C. United midfielder Yamil Asad (22) follows goalscorer forward Paul Arriola (7), the goal was disallowed, during a MLS match between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls on July 25, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C. The Red Bulls defeated D.C. United 1-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United Vs New York Red Bulls: D.C. more than hopefuls?

Andrew Dowdeswell
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 19: D.C. United midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) controls a high pass during a MLS match between D.C. United and the New England Revolution, on August 19, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.D.C. United defeated the New England Revolution 2-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Thanks to Wayne Rooney, Luciano Acosta finds scoring spark

Juan Herrera
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ATLANTA, GA MAY 20: Atlanta's Josef Martinez (7) strikes a pose after scoring a goal during the match between Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls on May 20, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The New York Red Bulls defeated Atlanta United FC 3 1. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Vs D.C. United: 5 key players to watch – Stopping Wayne Rooney

Josh Bouland
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BRONX, NY - AUGUST 22: Maximiliano Moralez #10 of New York City keeps control of the ball against Connor Lade #5 of New York Red Bulls during the Major League Soccer New York Derby match between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium on August 22, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York. The game ended in a tie of 1 to 1. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls: Jean-Christophe Koffi offers punt at long-term insurance

Chuck Wharton
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 12: D.C United players greet their fans at the end of a MLS match between D.C. United and Orland City SC on August 12, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C. United defeated Orlando 3-2. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Finding success at home at the right time

Juan Herrera
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: D.C. United midfielder Luciano Acosta (10), midfielder Yamil Asad (22) and forward Wayne Rooney (9) celebrate the second D.C. goal during a MLS match between D.C. United and the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 14, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.D.C United defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United Vs Orlando City SC: 3 things we learned – Remarkable Rooney

Juan Herrera
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CHESTER, PA - MAY 28: United States goalkeeper Bill Hamid (1) warms up prior to the international friendly match between the United States and Bolivia at the Talen Energy Stadium on May 28, 2018 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Bill Hamid return humbling but helpful

Bailey Roberts
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CHESTER, PA - MAY 28: United States goalkeeper Bill Hamid (1) warms up prior to the international friendly match between the United States and Bolivia at the Talen Energy Stadium on May 28, 2018 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS Transfer Rumor: Bill Hamid coming back to DC?

Daniel Garza
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: D.C. United forward Paul Arriola (7) after scoring the third goal is surrounded by midfielder Zoltan Stieber (18) and midfielder Oniel Fisher (91) during a MLS match between D.C. United and the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 14, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.D.C United defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

DC United: No, the playoffs are not ridiculous

Andrew Dowdeswell
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) dribbles past admiring fans during a MLS match between D.C. United and the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 14, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.D.C United defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

DC United and Wayne Rooney: The brilliance of two touches

Andrew Dowdeswell
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English soccer player Wayne Rooney arrives at Dulles International Airport on June 28, 2018 in Dulles, Virginia. - Rooney will join Major League Soccer's DC United and will debut with the team July 14, 2018. England record goalscorer Wayne Rooney left boyhood club Everton for D.C. United of Major League Soccer on Thursday, saying he hungers for American success to fulfill a career goal. The US club and English Premier League outfit announced the agreement on a permanent transfer as Rooney was on a flight to Washington. (Photo by ZACH GIBSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read ZACH GIBSON/AFP/Getty Images)

DC United: Wayne Rooney isn’t necessarily goals

Andrew Dowdeswell
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DULLES, VA - JUNE 28:Soccer star Wayne Rooney, center, takes selfies with fan Saida Cruz of Bristol, Va, as he arrives at Dulles Airport on June, 28, 2018 in Dulles, VA.(Photo by Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

DC United: July 14 the day all have been waiting for

Andrew Dowdeswell
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English soccer player Wayne Rooney arrives at Dulles International Airport on June 28, 2018 in Dulles, Virginia. - Rooney will join Major League Soccer's DC United and will debut with the team July 14, 2018. England record goalscorer Wayne Rooney left boyhood club Everton for D.C. United of Major League Soccer on Thursday, saying he hungers for American success to fulfill a career goal. The US club and English Premier League outfit announced the agreement on a permanent transfer as Rooney was on a flight to Washington. (Photo by ZACH GIBSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read ZACH GIBSON/AFP/Getty Images)

DC United: What Wayne Rooney brings to MLS’ bottom club

Daniel Garza
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BMO FIELD, TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - 2018/05/18: View at BMO Field before 2018 MLS Regular Season match between Toronto FC (Canada) and Orlando City SC (USA) at BMO Field (Score 2:1). (Photo by Anatoliy Cherkasov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Toronto FC vs DC United: The minutes that mattered

Niko Moniz
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