Deep in second half stoppage time, tied 2-2, D.C. United had gone out for find a winner against Orlando City. There were just two defenders left on the field. David Ousted, the team’s keeper, was in the box to try to help out on a late corner. And in the blink of an eye, the Lions cleared their line, and United was scrambling to get back to prevent Will Johnson from scoring, which would have inflicted a devastating defeat to the Black-and-Red’s season.
Up steps Wayne Rooney, United’s highest ever paid player, to make an effort which could turn the tide for United’s season.