Last weekend, D.C. United found itself in a difficult situation at home against the Chicago Fire. Although United had most of the possession in the game, the visitors were winning 1-0 in the second half.
It was at that moment that United flipped the switch. With United’s playoff hopes on the line, the team could not afford a loss. Wayne Rooney arrived.
About 10 minutes after Raheem Edwards had put the Fire up 1-0, United forward Rooney responded with an equalizer. About 20 minutes later, Rooney scored again in the 81st minute, to no one’s surprise.