Coming off a disappointing midweek tie, the Seattle Sounders knew they could still clinch a playoff spot with a win over D.C. United on Sunday. They did not get it.

Despite a promising start, the Sounders surrendered the match’s first goal and never really looked the same after that. They 2-0 scoreline was probably fair all things considered, but the Sounders never truly looked capable of getting a result once the game was beyond 15 minutes old.

Key Moments

• The Sounders nearly got off to a dream start when Victor Rodriguez put a perfectly weighted ball over the top that gave Brad Smith a free run at goal.