Wayne Rooney scores sensational free-kick and assists another as DC United defeat Orlando City in MLS Wayne Rooney led DC United to a 2-1 victory away to Orlando City He scored a free-kick and set up United's other goal against Orlando Rooney also came up against former Manchester United team-mate Nani By Jack Bezants for MailOnline Published: 06:38 BST, 1 April 2019 | Updated: 06:40 BST, 1 April 2019 Viewcomments Wayne Rooney continued his brilliant start to the 2019 MLS season by scoring a stunning free-kick to lead DC United to a 2-1 win over Orlando City on Sunday. After drawing the foul near the left corner flag on the 30th minute, Rooney whipped the ball over the crowd of players in the area and into the far corner of the net for his fourth goal of the season. He had earlier provided the assist for Steve Birnbaum to hit DC United's opener and victory keeps them in first place of the Eastern conference. Wayne Rooney starred once again as DC United beat Orlando City 2-1 on Sunday Rooney scored a stunning free-kick to lead his side to an important three points 'In those position I try and get the ball towards the back post and force the goalkeeper to do something or a defender to head it. Thankfully it has gone in,' Rooney said post-match of his goal. 'As soon as the ref gave it, if you put the ball in that area you give yourself or someone else the chance of scoring.' The match also pitted Rooney against a former Manchester United team-mate in Nani. 'Obviously it is good to see Nani,' Rooney said. 'He's a fantastic player and I am sure in the next few weeks he will show that even more. I wish him good luck.' The match saw another former Manchester United player in action with Orlando's Nani Rooney now has four goals and three assists so far for United in the 2019 season Their victory has taken them to the top of the eastern conference after four matches Rooney, 33, now has four goals and three assists in his first four matches of DC's season. He is the second top scorer in the division. Dom Dwyer, who fouled Rooney for the free-kick he scored from, pulled a goal back for Orlando in the 63rd minute. But DC held on for three points. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility