Would the English star really make his new team better? Or was the 32-year-old just coming to enjoy life in America, sell tickets at United's new stadium, score a few goals and cash $13 million in paychecks over two and a half seasons?
The answers stunned even his most optimistic fans. You might have already seen his extraordinary effort in D.C.'s game-winning goal against Orlando City a few weeks ago. The play went viral instantly, from social media to all the TV highlight shows, in a way that the Union can only dream of.