Four-time MLS champions D.C. United confirm the signing of Wayne Rooney Rooney leaves Everton after scoring 11 goals in 40 games in his second stint. Rooney follows the lead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Beckham by leaving Europe for MLS. Rooney’s move will become official on July 10 when the international transfer window opens. Wayne Rooney is all-time leading scorer for England Manchester United.