Rooney brace keeps D.C. United rolling in playoff battle

Wayne Rooney scored a second-half brace to give D.C. United a 2-1 win over Chicago Fire at Audi Field on Sunday.

Visiting Chicago had taken a 51st-minute lead when Raheem Edwards danced his way through the D.C. backline and slotted past goalkeeper Bill Hamid.

However, former England and Manchester United captain Rooney – who also scored twice in the 5-0 rout of the Montreal Impact last time out – rallied his team and restored parity in the 62nd minute, clipping home from close range after his initial shot had been saved by Stefan Cleveland.

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