Wayne Rooney shakes up D.C. United roster by trading Julian Gressel

Wayne Rooney’s reshaping of D.C. United’s roster began with a big splash Friday, when wing back Julian Gressel was traded to the Vancouver Whitecaps for up to $900,000 in financial considerations.

United will receive $400,000 in general allocation money this year and $200,000 next year. If Gressel makes just three appearances for the Whitecaps in 2022-23, D.C. would collect another $300,000. General allocation money can be applied toward acquisitions and retaining current players.