Nicolas Lodeiro’s 25-minute appearance against Tigres in Leagues Cup on Tuesday was highlighted by a moment of brilliance in the 70th minute when he dropped a 30-yard golazo past goalkeeper Miguel Ortega. It was a moment in which the Seattle Sounders captain announced his return to the team — and Major League Soccer.
Still, it’s a long way from where he and the Sounders expect him to be.
Incredible as the moment was, Lodeiro is not yet 90 minutes fit. This cuts both ways: The Sounders were able to more than handle Lodeiro’s absence, recent struggles aside.