returned to Washington late last month, torn between two groups gathering for D.C. United‘s season-ending festivities.
In many ways, he felt a strong connection with his teammates, even though he had moved away and not played all year because of concussion-related issues that have haunted him for 18 months. In other ways, because the headaches and confusion weren’t ever going to allow him to resume his terrific career, he was drawn to the dozens of former players engaged in alumni events celebrating the end of United’s 22 seasons at RFK Stadium.
Rolfe mixed with active and retired players alike, wondering where he fit in.