D.C. United now sit alone at the top of the Eastern Conference following a 1-1 draw with next-to-last place New England, although they have played one more match than second-placed Philadelphia Union.
United were saved by a 90th-minute penalty by England legend Wayne Rooney that was only awarded after a VAR handball decision against Brandon Bye. Rooney calmly stepped up to the spot and slotted past Revolution goalkeeper Brad Knighton.
New England took the lead in the match through Juan Agudelo just five minutes after starting goalkeeper Matt Turner was sent off for a horrid challenge on Rooney shortly after half-time.