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After a much-needed Thanksgiving hiatus, we are back with our Seattle Sounders offseason coverage. We'll react to the club's year-end roster announcements from last week, as well as Craig Waibel and Brian Schmetzer's press conference. With MLS Cup 2025 now set, we'll also preview Saturday's heavyweight showdown between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Inter Miami CF. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube In...

A big offseason lies ahead for the Seattle Sounders, with plenty of roster decisions to be made regarding key players from the 2025 squad. We've got the latest updates from Niko Moreno on where things stand, then we'll give our takes on what moves we might see in the coming weeks.  Later on, we'll dive into some MLS Cup Playoffs coverage and some USMNT punditry after the Yanks started the Nov...

In some blockbuster news, MLS has announced a shift in its competition calendar, aligning the league’s schedule with the world’s top soccer leagues. The league is also introducing a regular season format that will see MLS move from the Eastern and Western conference setup to a single table. We'll react to these seismic announcements, then dive into some takes on the ongoing MLS Cup Playoffs, and t...

It's a wrap for the 2025 season for the Seattle Sounders after Saturday's PK defeat at Minnesota United. We'll pick up the pieces and tackle the debate as to where this L ranks in the pantheon of Seattle Sounders Ls. Later on, we'll also react to some of the other playoff results from around MLS, including the Portland Timbers' 4-0 crashout defeat to San Diego FC. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube...

We react and take calls following Seattle's Round One series finale at Minnesota United in the MLS Cup Playoffs. 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 across th...

It's do-or-die for the Seattle Sounders' 2025 season, as they head to Allianz Field for a winner-take-all Game 3 in their Round One Best-of-3 series. Can the Rave Green replicate their Game 2 fireworks and avoid a penalty-kick rematch with Dayne St. Clair? We'll also discuss some of the other playoff matchups from around MLS, and react to the news that Atlanta United have reunited with Tata Martin...

We react and take calls following Seattle's Round One Game 2 matchup with Minnesota United at Lumen Field. 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 across the Paci...

It's one last preview of the Seattle Sounders' Round One Game 2 fixture vs. Minnesota United at Lumen Field on Monday. We'll project Seattle's starting XI, and also react to some of the other results that have taken place in Round One. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented h...

Seattle Mayoral Candidate Katie Wilson joins Lobbing Scorchers to talk about the 2026 World Cup, affordable housing, publicly funded childcare, her recent "scandals" and more! Election day is Thursday, Nov. 4, 2025 to find a ballot drop box visit: https://www. LobbingScorchers.com/vote Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS Haxan Ferments - Sp...

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 across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase! Sounder at Heart  - Our network host and...

We give one last lookahead and project the lineup as the Seattle Sounders commence their MLS Cup Playoff campaign Monday evening, taking on Minnesota United in Game 1 of their Round One Best-of-3 series. 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 Fe...

With the 2025 regular season concluded, it's time to dole out some end-of-season awards for the Seattle Sounders. We've assembled an All-Star panel to discuss a collection of individual honors for this year's Seattle squad, including Team MVP, Attacking Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS...

Coming off a 2-1 Decision Day victory at New York City FC, it's time to look ahead to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the Seattle Sounders. A Round One matchup with Minnesota United awaits, pitting the Rave Green against an opponent that's gotten the better of them twice in 2025. Can they flip the script and commence a push towards the club's third-ever MLS Cup title? We'll also discuss the injury to Ped...

Listen to the post-match live segment from our decision day marathon watch-along beginning after the conclusion of the Seattle Sounders' matchup with NYCFC at Citi Field. 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 Georgeto...

With Decision Day looming, Seattle star Cristian Roldan is having a banger stint with the US men's national team, logging a pair of class assists in this week's 2-1 friendly victory over Australia. With the bot community roiled in turmoil thanks to this development, we'll discuss whether the do-everything midfielder actually has a chance to make the 2026 World Cup squad, then dive into a preview o...

It was a second straight 1-0 victory for the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field on Saturday, as the Rave Green topped Real Salt Lake on a Paul Rothrock game-winner. With fifth place in the West all but locked up, we'll discuss Seattle's prospective postseason opponents, and preview this weekend's Decision Day clash at New York City FC. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Li...

Ari is back in the city of Seattle, and we are back with a jam-packed episode with thoughts on the Seattle Sounders’ big win over the Portland Timbers, as well as this week’s news that Obed Vargas is your No. 1 player on MLSsoccer.com ’s 22 Under 22 rankings. We’ll also hit a final update on the Great Goalkeeper Controversy of 2025, Cristian Roldan’s bid to make the USMNT World Cup squad, and the...

After 8 years the Seattle Sounders finally beat the Portland Timbers at home. Two games left in the regular season and lots of absences with the Mexico and the USMNT we will talk where the Sounders will finish and how they can beat Real Salt Lake. With Ari Liljenwall out Noah Riffe takes over with Niko Moreno. SPONSORS Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and v...

Noah brings in the Danny Musovski of Podcasting to cover for Ari as he is out on break to talk about the Seattle Sounders upcoming rivalry match with the Portland Timbers and Obed Vargas's 22 Under 22 ranking. Later in the show we ask if the Seattle Sounders can make an MLS Cup run, who should be inducted to the Eternal Sounders Circle of Legends and talk about FIFA's world cup ticketing nightmare...

It was another blown lead for the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field in Matchday 37's Cascadia clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps. With another rivalry clash on the docket vs. the Portland Timbers this weekend, can the Rave Green snap out of their winless run since the Leagues Cup final? Or will the post-tournament hangover continue to hamper their postseason seeding aspirations? SPONSORS Haxan Ferme...

After two losses to Austin FC and Inter Miami and a draw against LA Galaxy, the Seattle Sounders are more than likely not going to have home field advantage going into the playoffs. Will they bounce back this weekend? How are Lobbing Scorchers feeling about the playoffs and do Agenda Check. SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan...

The Seattle Sounders were just seconds away from a 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium on Sunday Night Soccer, but a heartbreaking last-second concession sent the Rave Green to a second straight loss. We'll break down what went wrong on that fateful final goal, then talk about our broader takeaways on Seattle's recent struggles following their epic Leagues Cup title run. SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Special...

It was a tough result for the Seattle Sounders in Matchday 33, with an unfortunate late concession making for a 2-2 draw vs. LA Galaxy at Lumen Field. With Inter Miami and the Crashout Barca Boys up next on a short turnaround, we'll assess what went wrong at the end of Saturday's match and preview Tuesday's showdown in South Florida. We'll also discuss Brian Schmetzer's decision on the ongoing com...

Sounder at Heart's Tim Ostlund-Foss plays the role of guest host this week as we discuss MLS news, the recent USMNT matches, and of course, Agenda Check. 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 LS for a FREE...

It's back to reality for the Seattle Sounders after their magical Leagues Cup title run, as the Rave Green get set to return to league play with yet another matchup vs. LA Galaxy in Matchday 33. With the focus now back on the Western Conference table and playoff positioning, we'll take a look at Seattle's remaining schedule and talk expectations for the stretch run and the postseason. SPONSORS Hax...