Even the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of Major League Soccer will feel like a breeze for the former England star compared to his experience at Derby
Rooney’s coaching, determination and player management had to come to the fore at Derby as there was little else to work with. Towards the end of 2021, the club was hit with a 12-point deduction for going into administration and a nine-point deduction for breaches of the EFL’s profitability and sustainability rules.
Rooney’s grounding in MLS was as a Designated Player at the team he now joins as head coach. DP’s are players whose cost can exceed the Maximum Salary Budget Charge, allowing teams to bring in up to three players on whom they believe it’s worth spending the bigger bucks. And the new head coach himself could be a draw for players who might be considering their next move in this transfer window. Before joining LAFC, Gareth Bale was heavily linked with DC United but in the end, the lure of Los Angeles was too strong. Maybe Rooney’s presence will mean DC holds more sway in the future.
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