ORLANDO — Wayne Rooney is a striker for D.C. United, but on an MLS all-star team featuring the single-season record holder, this year’s goal king and the league’s most menacing figure, the Englishman started in midfield Wednesday against Spanish club Atletico Madrid.
And he was pretty good as a provider, which makes one wonder whether, at some point during his United tenure, he will conduct the attack.
Rooney was all over the place during 45 minutes of starting service during a 3-0 defeat at rainy Exploria Stadium, a freelance playmaker who launched attacks from a variety of spots and delivered some succulent passes.