The veteran forwards combined on both goals in United's 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.WASHINGTON — Chris Rolfe had never partnered up top with Crampons de footEspindola before Wednesday night. But that's not how it felt to D.C. United's versatile veteran.After Rolfe spent time playing alongside Mexican legend Cuauhtemoc Blanco from 2007 to 2009 with the Chicago Fire, he experienced a flashback of sorts Wednesday. Espindola, like Blanco, defines the forward role rather liberally. There are comparable Nike Mercurial Veloceof skill and tenacity as well."That was very similar for me because Blanco liked to drift and roam and he was very technical, a very good player, great vision — just Fabi," Rolfe said. "I think through those years that's helping me now play off of Fabi a little bit."MORE: Top 25 infamous moments in World Cup historyThat understanding was evident as Rolfe and Espindola combined on both goals during D.C. United's 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo at RFK Stadium.With designated player Eddie Johnson suspended, United coach Ben Olsen opted to keep Conor Doyle — the like-for-like target forward replacement — on the bench. Instead, he inserted veteran winger Lewis Neal and asked Rolfe to shift from the flank to forward. @uc@qh4zn3za6m@uc@