The younger brother of Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has been drafted by Major League Soccer club New York Red Bull.
John Rooney was selected by the Red Bulls with the 25th overall pick of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft and will now link up with former Arsenal star Thierry Henry at Red Bull Arena.
Rooney last played for Macclesfield Town in May 2010 but has been in the USA for a number of months, training with various MLS clubs in a bid to start his career afresh in another country.
Now he has been secured by New York who were Eastern Conference champions in the 2010 season, finishing third overall.