TACOMA — Seattle Sounders FC 2 Tacoma are at their best when playing instinctively. So many of their best talents look good when playing one-touch soccer while sprinting toward goal. They pulled this off often enough to entertain in their loss (2-1) on Sunday, but not enough to win.

My notes on Sacramento Republic

• Still in the expansion hunt, but likely fading behind Cincinnati. Detroit is also still alive for that final spot in the next round that includes Nashville.
• Cameron Iwasa may be the best player in the USL West.