Wayne Rooney made his MLS debut and grabbed an assist as DC United completed an historic first win at their new Audi Field home.
DC United defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1, with Rooney coming on to make an impact as a second-half substitute.
United were already 1-0 up through Yamil Asad’s 27th-minute strike when Rooney came on at the 58-minute mark.
A night of debuts in the District. #UnitedAtHome | #DCvVAN 1-0 pic.twitter.com/vs2W3xzwfm
— D.C. United (@dcunited) July 15, 2018
And the former Everton and Manchester United man played a part in two second-half goals as DC wrapped up a 3-1 home win.
Rooney was involved in the move that set up Paul Arriola’s 69th-minute finish, then the former England skipper claimed his first MLS assist as he teed up Arriola for his second with 10 minutes to go.
Brace for @PaulArriola ✔️
First MLS assist for @WayneRooney ✔️#UnitedAtHome | #DCvVAN pic.twitter.com/8goLmytaKD— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 15, 2018
Young star Alphonso Davies netted a brilliant stoppage-time consolation for the Whitecaps, but it was DC’s day, as United and Rooney celebrated victory in the first game played at their new stadium.
Here's to many more great nights at @AudiField. #UnitedAtHome pic.twitter.com/fe9KyanDTg
— D.C. United (@dcunited) July 15, 2018
