John Rooney on trial with Sounders

John Rooney on trial with Sounders

Published Aug. 11, 2010 3:45 p.m. ET

The younger brother of English striker Wayne Rooney is currently on trial with the Seattle Sounders FC of the MLS.

John Rooney, 19, is practicing with the club, the team confirms. He joined the team for its training session on Tuesday, but is not property of the Sounders. If he were to join the league, Rooney would have to go through the MLS Superdraft.

Seattle coach Sigi Schmid tells The Seattle Times that Rooney was brought to their attention and, with having a full week of training at home, decided to give him a look, along with some other players.

Rooney has played for Macclesfield Town in England's League Two. He had a trial last year with Derby County of the Championship division.

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