Wayne Rooney window opened on 10 July. On 14 July, in a 3–1 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Rooney made his debut for United, coming on for Darren Mattocks in the 59th minute, and assisted a goal by Paul Arriola. Rooney's debut came on the unveiling of DC United's new $400 million stadium, Audi Field. After three games, Rooney was named captain by manager Ben Olsen. His first goal for the club came on 28 July in his first game with the armband, slotting past his former Manchester United teammate, goalkeeper Tim Howard, securing a 2–1 win over the Colorado Rapids at
Paul Rooney (footballer) loan on 30 November. He made his debut on 1 December in a 3–2 defeat to Oxford City. Paul Rooney (footballer) Paul Laurence Michael Rooney (born 22 March 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League South side Billericay Town, on loan from League Two club Colchester United. He spent his early senior career in his native Ireland at St Patrick's Athletic and Bohemians before signing for English club Millwall. He had a loan spell at Torquay United during the 2016–17 season and made a permanent switch to Colchester United in January 2018. He