Even though it’s mls and all he’s playing much much better than zlatan is.
Wayne Rooney - DC United player
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They have around 3 very good players. Also Rooney is playing very smartly from what I’ve seen. Btw, championship level is a pretty high level all things considered but yeah I’d say it may even be less than that
What a goal! Thanks for posting this angle. DC now almost into the playoffs. Happy for him.
On a side note I think MLS is becoming more watchable and enjoyable of a league. At least for me. Compare this to what was happening in say 2005 and its miles ahead
FFS that was the balls! Argue all you want about weak defences etc but no-one is stopping that fecker!
He's DCs joint top scorer, didn't expect him to manage that since he's joined them after season already started.
It's clear he's really enjoying himself over there, less pressure on and off the pitch, playing with confidence and teammates as do fans already worship him.
And to think some United supporterts on CAF expected him to struggle over there
It's clear he's really enjoying himself over there, less pressure on and off the pitch, playing with confidence and teammates as do fans already worship him.
And to think some United supporterts on CAF expected him to struggle over there
Really happy to see him doing well and being one of the main men again. Great goal and DC's form is brilliant so hopefully they can go far.
While that may be true, that free kick is world class in any league
First time I saw the free kick I thought 'how is the keeper getting beaten from there', but when you see it from behind you realise no keeper has a chance on that. Absolutely terrific free kick.
So pleased for him.
So pleased for him.
How does the MLS system work? Do they play 40 regular season games and then a knock-out format playoffs or is it best-of rounds?
Certainly hasn't gone there to take it easy. Its not in his nature. The game will remember him fondly
Playing without the UK media on him, like a man reborn
People just remember him for his last few years here. He was an absolute beast during his peak, which actually lasted a lot longer than we think.
Cracking free kick. It starts a good 1-2 years outside the post. Keepers don’t save that free kick, great goal.
It a free kick so good it time traveled
It a free kick so good it time traveled
I’m not even going to edit my post now! Clearly it’s good for laughs :-)
They don't stop the ones that travel through time.
I'll admit, I did not think he would make such an impact on that DC team. They were horrific and struggling. Wayne has done well and most likely got them in the playoffs if they get results off NYCFC(H) and Chicago(A).
About 4 yards I reckon using the 6 yard box as a reference so even better!
Rooney from 2006-11 was a great player.
Think that would have to assume the camera was directly behind the player or is my maths/logic out?About 4 yards I reckon using the 6 yard box as a reference so even better!
Regardless, top free kick. All too often people say "hit the target" but I think it's better to go for the time travelling ones.
That free kick was similar to the one he scored against City.
No matter at what stage in his career, he has always been able to score absolute bangers.
Awesome free kick.
Just listened to an interview of him about this with Roger Bennett. He is able to walk outside freely when he wants. Whereas in England, everything had to be planned or low key.
Competition format
Major League Soccer's regular season runs from March to October. Teams are divided into the Eastern and Western Conferences, playing 34 games in an unbalanced schedule. For 2018, with 23 teams, each team plays 23 games against teams in its conference and 11 games against teams from the opposite conference. For 2019, with 24 teams, the anticipated schedule would be that each team would play each of the teams within its conference twice, for 22 matches, and each of the teams from the other conference once, for 12 additional matches, and 34 total matches. Midway through the season, teams break for the annual All-Star Game, a friendly game between the league's finest players and a major club from a different league. At the end of the regular season, the team with the highest point total is awarded the Supporters' Shield.
Unlike some soccer leagues around the world, but similar to other leagues in the Americas,the MLS regular season is followed by the 12-team MLS Cup Playoffs in November, ending with the MLS Cup championship final in early December. Although some commentators have argued that playoffs reduce the importance of the regular season,Commissioner Don Garber has explained "Our purpose is to have a valuable competition, and that includes having playoffs that are more meaningful."
He is @shamans?
Doesn't Zlatan have 21 goals and 9 assists in just 1963 minutes*?
Both producing great stats mind:
Zlatan involved in 1 goal per 65.4 minutes of MLS football. (4 pens)
Rooney involved in 1 goal per 85.9 minutes of MLS football. (2 pens)
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I'm very happy that Rooney has worked hard and done so well in the US.
He was not just interested in getting a paycheck.
He was not just interested in getting a paycheck.
He took it as if there was absolutely no pressure on like he was on the training ground or playing MLS.
I think there really is no pressure in the US
He looks much fitter over there.
US diet is renowned for being big on greens and whole grains. Americans barely touch sugar.
Acosta - Rooney duet does it again.
Portion sizes are smaller over there too
Wayne was always the rebellious type
I guess DC does not have a Greggs.
Good for Rooney though. Glad to see him doing well.
Good for Rooney though. Glad to see him doing well.
DC were bottom and now in the playoffs since Rooney's arrival. Fair play to him.
Watching the game now and he has been class.
Watching this I can't help but feel he could still contribute for united.
Watching this I can't help but feel he could still contribute for united.
...and he's just bagged another!
Just been dispossessed and Villa went onto score for NYC. Now that is the Wayne we know....and he's just bagged another!