United cruised to a 3-1 victory as global megastar Wayne Rooney made his debut. Off the pitch, though, issues with ticketing and falling debris put a damper on things.

“I have the hunger to be a success here and will give D.C. 100 percent,” the English national team’s all-time leading goal scorer and a Manchester United legend.

United is just weeks away from moving into Audi Field, its gleaming new home on the Anacostia.

That all ends on Sunday.

With a few days to spare before Halloween, D.C. United went ahead and turned into a pumpkin last night.

With a week to spare, D.C. United booked a spot in post-season play with a 3-1 drubbing of New York City FC.

With four games remaining, D.C. United crawled into a playoff spot for the time being by trouncing Orlando City 4-1.

Patrick Mullins scored a hat trick to lead United to a 6-2 rout over the Fire.

The soccer team has also hosted a Tinder-themed evening and a Star Wars night.

And promises more.