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And the former England and Premier League star lit up Major League Soccer in the US again with a moment of magic from inside his own half. In the match between DC United and Orlando City, it took only 10 minutes for Rooney to make his mark. We are not worthy, @WayneRooney! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/oFPyGOXHSl
— Major League Soccer June 27, 2019 The 33-year-old spotted Orlando City goalkeeper Brian Rowe well off his line following a corner kick, and proceeded to pile drive the ball beyond his flailing grasp. It proved to be the difference between the two sides too as DC United secured the 1-0 victory.Read More"I spotted the 'keeper maybe a couple minutes before we scored and I'd seen that he was quite high," said Rooney after the game.
— D.C. United August 13, 2018 Wednesday's goal for DC is also not the first time he's scored from a great distance. In fact, he's scored goals from around the halfway line for every club he's played for. Like Orlando City, Premier League side, West Ham have twice been victims to Rooney rockets in the past In 2017, he scored for Everton from his own half to beat Joe Hart.
Rooney: 'I can still play in the EPL' 00:49Ever since he broke on the scene as a 16-year-old for Everton, he has been able to do almost the unthinkable. His brilliant first Premier League goal against Arsenal ended their 30-game unbeaten league run in 2002 and launched his sparkling career. The commentator famously said after that goal,"Remember the name, Wayne Rooney!"In the MLS and around the world, it seems they still are.
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