D.C. United’s Joseph Mora (28) receives a red card during Saturday’s game at Real Salt Lake. Paul Arriola scored in the ninth minute, the third consecutive game that United has gone ahead inside 10 minutes. While the defeats add up, United is making efforts to sign Rooney, the all-time scoring leader for Manchester United and the English national team. [Analysis: Rooney transfer would be a huge gamble for D.C. United, but one it appears willing to make]“There’s obviously interest here and interest there,” Olsen said. It’s time for us to take another step.”More Soccer:Wayne Rooney is closer to deal with D.C. United, but outlook remains ’50-50′D.C. United is guaranteed (rewards) points on seven-match, 19,539-mile road trip

Source: Washington Post May 13, 2018 03:21 UTC