Source: Daily_Mail
Wayne Rooney's brother signs up to MLS ahead of next week's draft
Remember the name? John Rooney is heading Stateside[LNB]Wayne Rooney's younger brother John has signed with Major League Soccer and will be eligible for selection by clubs at next week's draft.[LNB]The 20-year-old forward will be at the MLS trials from January 7-11 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. [LNB]However, MLS spokesman Will Kuhns said Tuesday that Rooney has already signed a contract with the league. [LNB]In US football, players' contracts are with the league, rather than the individual club.[LNB]Unlike his elder brother of Manchester United and England fame, John Rooney has played for Macclesfield Town in League Two and had trials in 2009 with Championship club Derby County. [LNB]He also had trials with MLS's Seattle Sounders last August. Rooney bids to break America as he eyes move to Seattle Sounders... Wayne's brother John that is!Chelsea rule out Beckham move as he snubs Bruce... but only over Take ThatMan United veteran Giggs lined up for showbiz farewell with NY CosmosPassion play: Celtic new boy Freddie reveals fans persuaded him to join[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney Places: United Kingdom
