ORLANDO — Orlando City coach James O’Connor didn’t pull his punches when discussing a no-call on Wayne Rooney’s free kick goal in the first half of Orlando City’s 2-1 loss to D.C. United on Sunday.
Rooney curled in a free kick in the 30th minute of the match, giving the Black-and-Red a 2-0 advantage in the first half. Centerback Frédéric Brillant collided with Orlando City goalkeeper Brian Rowe during the play, and Orlando City’s player pleaded with referee Armando Villarreal to go to the video review monitor. Villarreal didn’t check the play.
A livid O’Connor addressed reporters after the match and brought up past instances where controversial calls didn’t go in Orlando City’s favor.