Wayne Rooney gave D.C. United fans a highlight to remember while simultaneously crushing Orlando City supporters.
The 32-year-old star striker chased down Lions’ midfielder Will Johnson in the dying seconds of Sunday night’s match with Orlando City on the counter and United’s goal empty, then sent the match-winning assist into the penalty area for Luciano Acosta to head home in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.
In the aftermath of the match, a 3-2 loss for the Lions, Johnson was slammed on social media by observers. United goalkeeper David Ousted was desperately trying to get back after being in United’s attacking half for a set piece when Johnson was dispossessed.