Wayne Rooney believes the friendly between an All-Star team and Premier League leader Arsenal is a landmark moment of progress for Major League Soccer.
The DC United boss will take charge of a team involving the best across the American top flight to face Mikel Arteta's title chasing squad on July 19 in Washington D.C.
'I've had a front row seat to watch the growth and development of Major League Soccer, first as a player and now as a manager,' Rooney said, after Arsenal were confirmed as the All-Star's opponent on Tuesday.