United forward Wayne Rooney beats Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando for a first-half goal, the first of his three on the night in D.C.'s 5-0 win. United took some time to find its rhythm, but once it did, Real Salt Lake was chasing shadows. Before Real Salt Lake (1-1-1) could regain its shape, Jara supplied the unmarked Rooney in the box. Real Salt Lake’s problems deepened during stoppage time when Jefferson Savarino’s raised foot caught Acosta in the face, prompting Gantar’s red card. Down a player and down two goals, Real Salt Lake tried to force the issue in the second half.

Source: Washington Post March 17, 2019 02:22 UTC