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Vancouver Whitecaps defender Doneil Henry, left, and D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) compete for a header during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Audi Field, Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rooney makes MLS debut for DC United against Whitecaps

By BOBBY BANCROFT - Associated Press

D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) celebrates with teammates after an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Audi Field, Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

D.C. United beat Whitecaps in Audi Field opener, Rooney debut

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., is joined by D.C. United CEO Jason Levien, D.C. Council member Jack Evans and children from the D.C. Scores community program in cutting a ceremonial ribbon outside Audi Field, the new Major League Soccer stadium, on Monday, July 9, 2018. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

D.C. United cuts ribbon at ‘world-class’ Audi Field

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2018 file photo New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins (0) shoots a free throw in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Memphis, Tenn. Cousins will be ready to play at some point this season. And when he is, the two-time defending NBA champions will be waiting. Adding a fifth All-Star to their already glitzy lineup, the Golden State Warriors have come to terms with Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal _ not the biggest money move on Day 2 of the NBA Free Agency period, but the most intriguing. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, file)

DeMarcus Cousins didn’t even consider Wizards

By Thom Loverro

English soccer star Wayne Rooney, the all-time leading scorer for England's national team and Manchester United in the Premier League, smiles during a news conference announcing his signing with MLS team D.C. United, Monday, July 2, 2018, at the Newseum in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

D.C. United sees pieces come together as Rooney introduced

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Everton's Wayne Rooney, right, in close action with Newcastle goalie to score his side's first goal of the game, during their English Premier League soccer match at St James' Park in Newcastle, England, Wednesday Dec. 13, 2017. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP) ** FILE **

What to know about Wayne Rooney’s likely transfer to D.C. United

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Rooney, DC United have held talks, says Everton manager

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Everton's Wayne Rooney takes and misses a penalty against Brighton &amp; Hove Albion during their English Premier League soccer match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday March 10, 2018. (Anthony Devlin/PA via AP)

Wayne Rooney to join D.C. United: Reports

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Everton's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game from the penalty spot during their English Premier League soccer match Everton versus Swansea City at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

Rooney has mixed fortunes in Everton’s 3-1 win over Swansea

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Everton's Wayne Rooney, left, and Liverpool's Andrew Robertson battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

Rooney’s penalty earns Everton 1-1 draw in Merseyside derby

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Everton's Wayne Rooney, left. celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game during the English Premier League soccer match at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Wednesday Nov. 29, 2017. ( Byrne/PA via AP)

Rooney scores from his own half as Everton thrashes West Ham

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Newcastle United's Isaac Hayden, right, celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with teammate DeAndre Yedlin during their English Premier League soccer match at St Mary's, Southampton, England, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Preseason optimism fades to midseason anxiety at Everton

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Everton's Idrissa Gueye, left, and Brighton &amp; Hove Albion's Davy Propper battle for the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at the AMEX Stadium in Brighton, England, Sunday Oct. 15, 2017. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)

Late Rooney penalty salvages point for Everton at Brighton

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Wayne Rooney, centre arrives at Stockport Magistrates Court in Stockport, England, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. The 31-year-old Everton striker is appearing in court on alleged drink driving charges. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Rooney gets road ban after pleading guilty to drunk driving

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Everton's Wayne Rooney reacts during the Uefa Europa League soccer match between Atalanta and Everton, at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. (Elisabetta Baracchi/ANSA via AP)

With Everton wobbling, Rooney set for tough return to United

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, May 7, 2017 file photo, Wayne Rooney looks on during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates stadium in London. Cheshire police say Wayne Rooney has been charged with drunk driving. The 31-year-old Everton striker was reportedly stopped by police near him home outside Manchester early Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, file)

Police charge Wayne Rooney with drunk driving

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Wayne Rooney’s England career in numbers

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FILE - This is a Sunday, June 14, 2015 file photo of England's Wayne Rooney as he celebrates his goal during the Euro 2016 Group E qualifying soccer match between Slovenia and England, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. England striker Wayne Rooney announced his immediate retirement from international football on Wednesday Aug. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic/File)

A year-by-year look at Wayne Rooney’s England career

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FILE - This is a Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 file photo of England's Wayne Rooney as he claps after winning the World Cup group F qualifying soccer match between England and Scotland with a 3-0 score at the Wembley stadium, London. England striker Wayne Rooney announced his immediate retirement from international football on Wednesday Aug. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham/File)

England record-scorer Wayne Rooney ends international career

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Manchester City's Fernandinho, right, and Everton's Wayne Rooney battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Rooney reborn: Striker back in form, eyeing England return

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press