The elder Rooney met Obama at a rally in Pittsburgh that April, and then built his support for the c. Neutrals might have been forgiven for thinking Seattle’s fans had trekked across the border with it to celebrate their recent MLS Cup victory. Instead of smoothing out these contradictions, the star’s presence only served to highlight them. Being consistent and well-rounded worked in Atlanta’s favor during the regular season, but their lack of having a go-to star player puts them at a disadvantage come playoff time.