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We're joined by Michael McColl of AFTN to preview the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 series between Seattle Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetow...

After a victorious trip to St. Louis, the Seattle Sounders officially kick off their 2026 Concacaf Champions League campaign on Thursday with a massive Round-of-16 Leg 1 clash at Vancouver Whitecaps FC. We'll give our review of Saturday's win and discuss the state of the center back position following Yeimar's injury exit, then turn our focus to the upcoming CCC opener against their Cascadia rival...

We react and take calls following Seattle's MLS Matchday 3 fixture at St. Louis CITY SC. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific North...

We're joined by special guest Tim Foss of Sounder at Heart and co-host of the new SAH podcast network show Backpost Runners! Topics of discussion include Seattle's injury situation, which is quickly devolving into a crisis; a preview of Saturday's matchup at St. Louis CITY SC; and the rise of young players we've seen throughout MLS so far in 2026. We also give our predictions on who will be the st...

Another trip to America First Field, another unfortunate L. We discuss the positives and negatives coming off Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake and whether it's cause for concern ahead of another road matchup at St. Louis CITY SC. Later on, we'll react to some of the other results from around MLS in Matchday 2, including a troubling performance from Atlanta United and a resurgent one fr...

We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 2 clash at Real Salt Lake at America First Field. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the...

The Seattle Sounders’ 2026 MLS campaign is officially underway with a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids in Matchday 1. With a trip to America First Field to face Real Salt Lake next on the docket, can the Rave Green finally snap their winless streak in the thriving metropolis of Sandy, Utah? After some injury updates on Jordan Morris and Hassani Dotson, we also discuss the news that Seattle wil...

It was a big victory for the Seattle Sounders in Matchday 1, with Sunday night's comprehensive 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids. But it came at a cost, with Jordan Morris and Hassani Dotson each exiting with injuries. We'll discuss our biggest takeaways from the match, what we thought of the controversial officiating and more from the opening weekend in Major League Soccer. Follow Lobbing Scor...

We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 1 clash vs. Colorado. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code...

The 2026 MLS season is here, and Lobbing Scorchers is sending off the preseason with one final episode before the action kicks off. The crew reunites in the studio for a spirited debate on Pedro de la Vega and his role heading into the new campaign, plus immediate reaction to the now-official trade of Reed Baker-Whiting to Nashville SC. From there, the pod shifts into full 2026 Seattle Sounders se...

Seattle Sounders homegrown fullback Reed Baker-Whiting has been traded to Nashville SC in a cash-for-player trade (reported $800k plus add-ons).  We'll analyze the move and the implications for Seattle's depth chart as we near the start of the 2026 season, and be joined by special guest Favian Renkel for some talk about the Sounders and MLS from a national perspective. Follow Lobbing Scorcher...

We react following the Seattle Sounders' 3-1 victory over Louisville City SC in Sunday's preseason scrimmage at Longacres. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from...

With Noah sidelined as he recovers from his big adventure to Marbella, we bring in official Lobbing Scorchers Data Guru/Math and Numbers Expert Spencer Hodapp for some preseason thought exercises related to some of his latest work for Sounder at Heart. We discuss his findings on several topics, including the Sounders' propensity for getting Liga MX coaches fired, the best contract values for Seatt...

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Seattle Sounders preseason churns onward as the Rave Green charge toward the start of their 2026 regular-season and Concacaf Champions Cup campaigns. After our first glimpse of the squad in action in a pair of friendlies in Marbella, we'll give our take on where things stand on the depth chart. We'll also discuss a recent report from Sounder at Heart linking winger Georgi Minoungou to Hammarby. Fo...

We have a Bogert Bombshell to discuss regarding the Seattle Sounders, with Sunday's report that La Liga giant Atlético Madrid are in talks to acquire Seattle rising homegrown midfielder Obed Vargas. We'll dive into the latest developments regarding Obed's seemingly pending departure, discuss the fit with Atlético and assess how Seattle is set up to withstand the loss of one of their best and most...

We are back with some Seattle Sounders and MLS offseason coverage from the new Sounder at Heart studio in the International District, just blocks away from Lumen Field! With the squad in Marbella for preseason training, we discuss the news of Nouhou’s contract extension and give our picks for the players with the most to prove between now and the start of the 2026 season.  Later on, we hit a...

The Seattle Sounders preseason continues as the squad travels to Portugal for fitness training before heading to Marbella, Spain where they'll play three scrimmages. We'll discuss what we're looking for as prepration for the 2026 season and Concacaf Champions Cup begins in earnest, then jump around MLS for some league-wide coverage. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Li...

Seattle Sounders players have reported for preseason training camp as the road to the 2026 regular-season opener draws closer. We'll discuss the state of the squad, as well as the news that the club is likely playing a Concacaf Champions Cup match in Spokane due to scheduling conflicts with Lumen Field. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS H...

It's another episode chronicling the Seattle Sounders' offseason, this time with a new player signing to discuss following the Rave Green's acquisition of U22 Initiative midfielder Nikola Petković from Charlotte FC. We'll also jump around MLS to talk about some of the other roster movement and storylines from around the league. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenw...

We are back with our first episode of 2026 as we work our way through the dog days of the MLS offseason. We'll check in on the Seattle Sounders and assess their offseason to date, including the news that the Rave Green have officially re-signed Paul Rothrock. Will they show ambition and sign more players, or is this it for Craig Waibel and Co.? We'll also discuss some of the other big headlines fr...

We have the first major moves of Seattle Sounders offseason with Tuesday's announcement that free-agents Hassani Dotson and Ryan Sailor have signed with the Rave Green. We'll discuss the implications of Seattle's latest additions and what their roles could look like come 2026. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Speci...

We're back with more Seattle Sounders offseason coverage and our own Niko Moreno gave us quite the story to discuss, reporting that the San Jose Earthquakes have emerged as the frontrunner to sign Paul Rothrock. Could the fan-favorite winger be headed to a Western Conference rival?  We'll also take a look at the list of available free agents to see if there are any obvious or viable targets f...

The 2025 MLS season is a wrap following Inter Miami and the Barca Boys' 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Saturday's final at Chase Field. What, if any, implications does the Herons' victory have on the Seattle Sounders and their status within MLS? We'll debate that as part of our takeways from the league's title match, then dive into our Sounders offseason coverage. Follow Lobbing Scorc...

A big-time move appears to be taking place in Sounders-land, with Cesar Luis Merlo reporting the Seattle Sounders have reached an agreement with LIGA MX's Necaxa on a transfer for homegrown midfielder Danny Leyva. We'll break down the implications of the move on Seattle's offseason, then dive into some more Sounders and MLS Cup 2025 preview coverage. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Blu...