In 2001 they were back in the AFC championship game and Super Bowl champions again after the 2005 season. “It gave us a tremendous advantage over all the other teams that were forming in the national professional soccer league,” vice-president Derek Liecty said. African-American who grew up in Louisiana but developed a close bond with Rooney during his 12-year career. It was simply a good shot from the youth international, who is on loan in Salt Lake City from Liverpool.