Overview
- Rodríguez, who is expected to depart after Wednesday’s home game against the Colorado Rapids, will report early to Colombia’s national-team camp for World Cup preparation.
- After weekend reports suggested he would retire after the tournament, he told Apple TV he has a few more years left and called the rumors false.
- The midfielder logged two assists in Minnesota United’s 2-2 draw with Austin FC on Sunday, showing his playmaking touch in limited minutes off the bench.
- His short-term deal covered only the first half of the MLS season and he is not slated to return for the second half, leaving his club future after the World Cup unresolved.
- Colombia’s buildup includes friendlies on May 29 against Costa Rica in Bogotá and June 7 against Jordan in San Diego before a June 17 World Cup opener against Uzbekistan in Mexico City.