The former
England captain has been brilliant during his brief career in the States. But MLS is still a temporary home for the best players in the league
Wayne Rooney was always pretty clear about what he wanted to achieve in Major League Soccer. From the moment England and Manchester United’s record goalscorer signed with DC United last summer he spoke about winning. About leaving his mark on a club lacking direction at the time of his arrival. He didn’t waste much time in making good on his word.
DC United were revolutionised by Rooney. Maybe only
David Beckham and Sebastian Giovinco can claim to have made as profound an impact on an MLS franchise, but what was most remarkable about Rooney’s arrival was how quickly he changed the entire culture around Audi Field. They went from rock bottom of the Eastern Conference to playoff contenders in the space of just a few weeks.