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Probably a C-plus or B-minus. That’s how Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid would grade his team at the midway point of the MLS regular season. But at a natural point to make evaluations, Seattle’s year more easily breaks down into quarters – a valedictorian-esque 7-1-1 start followed by a failing 0-4-4 winless streak. “It’s been a tale of two halves,” midfielder Brad Evans said. “I guess you take the first quarter of the season and say that was our best and the second quarter was our worst.” The Sounders enter the second half of the season today at Real Salt Lake ( 7 p.m. on Root) with much to prove. – Seattle Times