D.C. United need a win on Sunday to ensure their participation in this year’s MLS Playoffs. With a resounding 3-1 win over New York City FC in front of 20,249 at Audi Field, United ensured that they will play at least one more game this season. Wayne Rooney scored on either side of the half for the Black-and-Red, and Luciano Acosta scored a delightful goal in the first half, as United completed the journey from worst in MLS to a playoff team.
David Villa scored for the visitors to complete the scoreline in the 78th minute, but the day otherwise belong to D.