D.C. United survived a late rally to defeat Orlando City 2-1, giving them a first road win since May 19, 2018. Wayne Rooney’s free kicks made the difference, as he set up Steve Birnbaum’s opener before scoring the eventual winner direct from a free kick out on the flank. Dom Dwyer’s second half goal ruined D.C’s 333-minute shutout streak to begin the 2019 season, but the Black-and-Red held on to take the full three points.
Orlando started the match in an electric manner, pouncing on D.C. united and seizing any opportunity to gain possession.