, May 11th, a focus match of the MLS regular season saw Minnesota United draw 2-2 with Austin FC. Colombian star James came off the bench in this game and performed brilliantly, providing two assists and contributing to the team's equalizer.
After the game, J.Rodriguez talked about the recent rumors about his retirement in an interview.
He said: "Next week I will join the Colombian national team for training, and I will also seriously consider my future career plan. At this age, I must think about the future, which is actually a good thing. As I have always said, I train hard every day and pay great attention to physical maintenance, so whether it is playing for 30 to 40 minutes, or playing the whole game, I must be fully prepared."
Regarding the rumors about his retirement, J.Rodriguez clearly stated: "I don't know where these messages came from. This is completely speculation by some Colombian media to attract attention, get clicks and likes. The public should first find out the truth. Only I know how long I want my career to last, and when the time is right, I will officially announce it in advance. I still have a few years left, and these so-called 'retirement news' are untrue and misleading to the country and fans, because some people believe it. I have never said anything like that."