D.C. United’s first match without Wayne Rooney lacked the energy and buzz that has defined Audi Field since the celebrated arrival of the English star and the new stadium last summer.
It was downright dull Tuesday night at Buzzard Point, and the outcome reflected it: a 0-0 draw with the Montreal Impact before a frustrated audience announced as 18,116.
The vacuous affair was due in part to Montreal’s conservative approach, but United was also at fault for failing to solve problems and build a coherent attack. United had no shots on goal, while Montreal had one.
Until Quincy Amarikwa’s spectacular bid in stoppage time, United (3-1-2) enjoyed few exciting moments.