Wayne Rooney scores from own half for DC United

Rooney scores from own half for third time in career after strikes for Manchester United and Everton

Wayne Rooney scored from his own half for the third time in his career as DC United beat Orlando City 1-0

Wayne Rooney has done it again, scoring from his own half for DC United against Orlando City.

It is the third time in his career he has done it and with a third different club.

The first strike came against West Ham playing for Manchester United, with the second coming in 2017 against the same opposition for Everton.

Image: Wayne Rooney earned DC United victory with his audacious effort

But could Wednesday night's strike be the best of the lot?

He rolled back the years as he began the counter-attack but instead of running the ball up field, he spotted Orlando goalkeeper Brian Lowe off his line and went for what should now be considered his speciality.

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The goal came in the 10th minute and proved to be the winner as the match finished 1-0, keeping DC United third in the Eastern Conference standings.

'I knew immediately I was going to shoot'

Rooney admitted there had been only one thing on his mind when the ball rolled loose.

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"I spotted the 'keeper maybe a couple minutes before we scored and I'd seen that he was quite high," Rooney said.

"I knew if the ball fell to me near the halfway line, then the opportunity would be there for me to shoot it.

"He was probably a bit further out than normally because they were in possession of the ball, and it was through them losing it that it fell straight into my path. I knew immediately I was going to shoot it and, thankfully, I got it right."

Rooney's magic DC moments

From long-range assists to brilliant free-kicks, Rooney has already had plenty of memorable moments in MLS. Watch more of his best bits here...

Watch Rooney's stunning free kick for D.C. United against Columbus Crew last season
Watch more Wayne Rooney magic - this brilliant assist against Orlando City last term
Wayne Rooney scores an amazing long-range free-kick against Toronto FC

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