De Rosario upset at missing MLS playoffs

D.C. United midfielder Dwayne De Rosario has revealed his bitter disappointment at missing out on the MLS playoffs again.

The Washington side’s 1-1 draw with Portland on Wednesday eliminated United from playoff contention but for journeyman De Rosario it was the third season in a row that he had missed out.

“Another year for me that I’m not going to make the playoffs,” he said.

“It’s tough to swallow, to be honest.”

The Canadian international has won four MLS Cups in his career: two with San Jose in 2001 and 2003, and two with Houston in 2006 and 2007.

He spent the 2009 and 2010 seasons with Toronto FC, both years failing to reach the playoffs.

He started this season again with Toronto then was traded to New York in April before being acquired by D.C. in June.

“It was disheartening,” De Rosario, whose career-high 15th goal pushed him into the lead in the Golden Boot race.

“But it isn’t (disheartening) in the sense that we showed some fight. It was another learning opportunity for a lot of us.”

“We’re happy that the supporters stuck with us through the whole game, which means a lot to us as players.”