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D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

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D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney, center, reacts during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Orlando City, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. D.C. United won 2-1. (AP)

New D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney didn't have to wait long to earn his first victory.

Chris Durkin and Taxiarchis Fountas scored goals during second-half stoppage time and D.C. United stunned Orlando City 2-1 on Sunday in Rooney's debut.

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