Nico Lodeiro’s return punctuated by spectacular goal

Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty ImagesNicolas 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. But the MLS season is beyond its midpoint, and Lodeiro has some catching up to do. With less than…