D.C. United's Joseph Mora to have surgery after breaking jaw

Wayne Rooney and D.C. United returned to the top of the Eastern Conference table, extending their unbeaten streak to a club record 14 games. D.C. United left-back Joseph Mora will undergo surgery for a broken jaw suffered after an ugly collision in Sunday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC, the club has announced. Mora, 26, was removed from the match in the 15th minute after taking a knee to the face from Ruan while trying to make a sliding tackle. MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Every out-of-market game is on ESPN+, as is MLS debate on ESPN FC TV Sign up for our MLS fantasy game! Ibrahimovic, Rooney, Vela -- who will you pick? Play against fellow MLS fans every week! - ESPN FC TV: MLS debate on ESPN+ - Upcoming fixtures - All the latest MLS news Mora was treated on the field by doctors for several minutes as blood repeatedly dripped out of his mouth. D.C. said on Monday that there is no timetable for his return. After leaving...

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