Wayne Rooney played a part in two goals on his MLS debut as DC United beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1. England's record goalscorer was named on the bench for DC's first game, but the striker made an impact after coming on for the last half an hour.

DC were up 1-0 thanks to a Yamil Asad strike. Rooney was involved in the build-up for the second goal by Paul Arriola. Arriola's second and DC's third was assisted by Rooney.