For only the second time since his arrival last summer, Wayne Rooney sat out a game for D.C. United this past weekend, not playing any part in the 2-0 loss at Atlanta United. The striker, who registered a goal and an assist during the midweek win over FC Cincinnati, went home to England over the weekend instead of putting himself through a second game on artificial turf in short order.
Rooney wasn’t back at practice on Tuesday, but is expected to rejoin the team tomorrow and be available this weekend when United hit the road once again to take on the Chicago Fire.