D.C. United is pursuing English superstar Wayne Rooney for obvious reasons: The organization needs to add pop on the field and in the marketplace.
In both cases, risk and reward will shadow this potential blockbuster move.
Rooney, 32, could become the prolific scorer that United has sought for years. Or, even with a step down in competition, he could continue the decline in production that began in the 2016-17 Premier League season, his last at Manchester United. He’s been playing midfield for Everton this season; D.C. would need him up front.
The rambunctious attacker carries global name recognition rivaled by few athletes in any sport.