
We've been here before, haven't we?
Yet before he even got to the halfway line, Rooney took his shot - launching the ball aerially and catching everyone, including Orlando goalie Brian Rowe, off guard. It marked his ninth goal of the season.
This season, DC United are third in the table, helped in no small part by their captain Rooney, who has scored eight goals this campaign, with his latest finish the most spectacular so far.
Wayne Rooney continued his Indian summer in the MLS last night, popping up to score an early victor in DC United's clash with Orlando City.
The wonderful goal put DC on track to end a five-match winless run in MLS.
Remembering a famous strike at Upton Park, a Red Devils fan tweeted: "That one was attractive!" In fact, he's scored goals from around the halfway line for every club he's played for. But for nights like tonight, that's why I do practice it.
"It's something that I've practiced so many times".
Rooney's impact at DC United can not be understated.
This term, he is now the fourth-highest scorer in the league after netting nine goals in 16 games to help his team to third place in the table.
The Manchester United legend has produced some wild moments stateside for D.C. United, but what he did on Wednesday night may top them all.
Other than the disallowed goal, the second half belonged to Orlando. "Winning today was the main thing".