ORLANDO — Since inheriting a wayward MLS team last summer, D.C. United Coach Wayne Rooney has measured success in bite-size portions. He has reset the culture and gotten a new-look squad to buy into principles solidified during his exemplary playing career in England.
Though the performances have been erratic, he has remained steadfast in his belief that the results would come.
Over an eight-day span, his patience has been rewarded. On Saturday night, United used its size, strength and efficiency to score twice in the second half and defeat Orlando City, 3-1, at Exploria Stadium.
For the first time in Rooney’s tenure — and for the first time since the start of the 2022 season — United (3-4-2) has won consecutive matches.