Wayne Rooney scores penalty and assists two goals as DC United beat Atlanta United
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Former England captain Wayne Rooney scored a penalty and created two more goals as DC United beat Atlanta United 3-1 to give themselves a chance of reaching the MLS play-offs.
The 32-year-old set up Luciano Acosta's 29-minute opener before Jeff Larentowicz equalised for the visitors.
Rooney put DC back in front from the spot on 52 minutes, scoring past former Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan.
He then played in Acosta, who wrapped up the win in the 77th minute.
DC were bottom of the Eastern Conference when Manchester United's record goalscorer Rooney joined from Everton in June.
But they are now six points behind Montreal Impact - who are in the last play-off spot - with three games in hand.
"It was a massive result for us," said Rooney. "It wasn't a must-win, but it was close, it almost felt like that.
"I reminded the players of that at half-time, [that] we were in a position where we could go on and get the three points, and the lads have responded great. It was a big win for us."
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The hate he gets is disgusting. I'm glad to see him enjoying his football.
A player plays his best in the league in which he plays , it really is that simple , enjoy where you are and give it your best! it is a news sports story about one of Englands best ever football players , a point of interest piece, it is not a proclamation that the American league is world beating or anything like that.
get over yourselves
Rooney is the England and Man Utd all-time top scorer.
He's almost certainly a far superior player than anybody who's ever played for your little team.
I've never supported Manchester United.
I've never been interested in MLS.
I do support England but am not manic about it.
Always enjoyed watching Wayne Rooney play.
Delighted to see that he seems to be enjoying himself.
Good luck to you Mr Rooney.
Even the greatest player of his generation couldn't inspire Argentina to glory on the world stage. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal came good in 2016 but there are many more tournaments where he and they disappointed and he has been criticised. International football is tough.
One player doesn't make a team.
Now he's off in a slower, less demanding league, having the impact he did in his 20's. I bet he's loving it. It's really great to see someone with his desire do well.
...you can all get back to slating him now.
Atlanta are the best team in the MLS, a decent side who would probably finish In the top third of the Championship.
Credit to Rooney for his professionalism and desire to play and to pass on his experience to his team.
From a Brit ex-pat.
The way he was treated by the public and the media is just typical of the way we treat all our stars.