D.C. United’s unbeaten preseason continued tonight, with the Black-and-Red emerging 1-0 victors over the Tampa Bay Rowdies in a game with few genuine chances. Paul Arriola nabbed the game’s only goal in the 34th minute, while Wayne Rooney’s 40th minute diving header goal was waved off by VAR.
Ben Olsen sent out what may well be his first-choice eleven, with the only change from a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati 9 days ago being Rooney’s return up top as the lone striker.
The Rowdies were not intimidated by that strong lineup, though, and nearly scored in the game’s first 25 seconds.