http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/in...tml#incart_mceMajor League Soccer announced that John Rooney has signed a contract with the league. Rooney is expected to participate in the MLS Combine and will be available for selection in the SuperDraft January 12.
John Rooney, 20, is the younger brother of Manchester United star Wayne Rooney. Rooney, who spent a few days in Portland on trial - he also trained with Seattle - in August, has said he is excited about the possibility of playing in MLS.