Wayne Rooney says D.C. United 'thriving' on pressure of playoff chase

Russell Canouse scored his 1st career MLS goal and D.C. United moved above the playoff line for the 1st time this season with a 1-0 win over Dallas. Galvanizing his team during their playoff push has been Wayne Rooney's greatest contribution so far at D.C. United according to FC's Sebastian Salazar. Wayne Rooney said D.C. United is "thriving" on the pressure of trying to reach Major League Soccer's postseason. D.C. was languishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table with 11 points and just two wins in its first 14 games before Rooney made his debut with the club on July 14 following his move from Everton in the Premier League. Since then, United have collected 33 points and won 10 times, including a 1-0 victory against FC Dallas on Saturday that moved Ben Olsen's team into the MLS...

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