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MLS Review: Rooney's D.C. United career ends with rout as Atlanta keep title defense alive

Wayne Rooney departed MLS after D.C. United were thrashed by Toronto FC in extra time of their playoff clash, while defending champions Atlanta United advanced with a win of their own

Derby County-bound Rooney was helpless as D.C. suffered a 5-1 defeat to Toronto after extra time in the opening round of the MLS postseason on Saturday.

Former Manchester United and England captain Rooney agreed a player-coach role with Championship outfit Derby in August, ahead of his January return to England.

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