Wayne Rooney's first MLS playoff match ended in the cruelest way possible as D.C. United fell to the Columbus Crew in penalty kicks on Thurday night.
Following a 2-2 draw through 120 minutes, Nick DeLeon's crucial miss in the fifth round ended D.C.'s season in a 3-2 loss in penalty kicks.
The win sends the Crew through to the next round, where they'll take on the Supporters' Shield winners, the New York Red Bulls.
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D.C. United jumped in front in the 21st minute as defender Fredric Brillant pounced after Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen mishandled a cross.