The former English superstar, who played for the MLS club in 2018 and 2019, returned to Washington on Sunday night to finalize a multiyear contract.
six games into the season. Ashton will continue to guide the team until then. Ashton is then expected to return to the assistant role he has filled for most of the past 15 years. Until he receives the permit, which typically takes two to three weeks, Rooney will serve as a team consultant, one person said.
Rooney plans to hire an assistant from English circles, one person said, and attempt to persuade European-based players he knows to sign with United during the transfer window — which is open until Aug. 4 — or before the 2023 season.
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