Wayne Rooney transformed DC United but Europe still clearly trumps MLS

08 August 2019 08:20
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 leagueWayne 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. Related: How will Derby and Phillip Cocu manage the world of Wayne Rooney? Related: Wayne Rooney wants one final chapter of football glory with Derby County Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian