TACOMA, Wash. — There were more than a few things for the Seattle Sounders to feel good about in their 2-1 loss to the Portland Timbers on Wednesday. Chief among them was a lineup missing 10 players to international duty in many ways outplayed one that featured all three of its Designated Players. The Sounders outshot the Timbers 24-13, including 14-7 from inside the penalty area. They were also a missed penalty away from at least forcing overtime.
But in the end, it was just another frustrating loss, the team’s fourth straight in all competitions.