Wayne Rooney scored his first DC United goal and furthermore broke his nose in a 2-1 home victory over the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer (MLS).

The 32-year-old scored the opener when he sent a shot through ex-Manchester United team-mate Tim Howard’s legs.

Kellyn Acosta scored for the Rapids before Howard twice denied Rooney.

A Niki Jackson own goal in the 90th moment gave DC United the win before Rooney broke his nose while defending in stoppage time.

He later tweeted he was “delighted to score my first goal for DC United”, including that he had suffered “a broken nose and five stitches”.

DC United coach Ben Olsen lauded the forward’s effect since his landing from Everton a month ago.

“I don’t think it’s the first time he’s bled in a game. He is a tough guy and I think that he will shake it off,” Olsen said.

“He has been fantastic in every aspect, in every way that we want him to be with this group – with his leadership and goal-scoring ability. Hopefully, it can continue to get better.”

DC United stay at the bottom of the Eastern Conference in MLS.