Wayne Rooney agrees to coach DC United

Wayne Rooney has agreed to teach D.C. United in Main League Soccer, an individual with data of the transfer mentioned.

The individual spoke to The Related Press on situation of anonymity Sunday as a result of the deal had not been introduced.

The longtime English soccer star played for the MLS club in 2018 and 2019. As soon as visa paperwork is full, Rooney is ready to switch interim coach Chad Ashton, who changed Hernan Losada earlier this season.

D.C. United is tied with Chicago for the fewest factors within the 28-team league with a report of 5-10-2. United misplaced 7-0 on Friday evening on the Philadelphia Union, matching the MLS report for largest margin of defeat.

Rooney, 36, starred for Manchester within the English Premier League from 2004-17 and is the main goal-scorer within the historical past of the English nationwide group.

Rooney resigned as English membership Derby’s supervisor final month after 18 months in cost. His reunion with D.C. United was first reported by The Washington Publish.

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Stephen Whyno, The Related Press