munists and midgets'Fifty years ago, professional soccer in the US took its first tentative steps with the foundation of the NPSL. Born 20 July 1932, in Pittsburgh, Rooney was a high school quarterback, then attended Duquesne, receiving a degree in accounting. The MLS of 2017 doesn’t really need Howard to be its best player. racked as the grittier Harrington snatched major victories from his grasp, looked comfortable with – even happy for – his opponent.