Lobbing Scorchers

Lobbing Scorchers

Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more. Lobbing Scorchers is produced and owned by Just Once Media. https://lobbingscorchers.com

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August 2, 2025 99 mins

Seattle got Leagues Cup 2025 Phase One off to a roaring start with Thursday's historic 7-0 demolition of Cruz Azul that made waves across Concacaf. With Santos Laguna up next on a short turnaround, we lay down a special Saturday edition of Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff discussing the seismic victory and look ahead to Sunday's follow-up clash at Lumen Field.

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It’s time for Leagues Cup, but we lead this episode off with a recap of Lobbing Scorchers’ trip to InterBay Stadium to take in the USL League Two semifinals between Ballard FC and Flint City Bucks. Can the Sounders or other MLS clubs take notes from what’s arguably a superior gameday experience. After that we hit our Agenda Check, including updated stock on Pedro de la Vega and Jesus Ferreira, then hit some headlines from around th...

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Ahead of Seattle's Matchday 27 clash at Atlanta United, we'll break out the lineup builder and project the XI for Saturday's match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, then talk with Sydney Hunte of Scarves and Spikes about Atlanta United's 2025 season. We'll also react to some Brian Schmetzer sound and talk injury updates to João Paulo and Paul Rothrock.

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The Seattle Sounders have one more game before the Leagues Cup break as they head East to take on reeling Atlanta United. We start the show with some takes on the MLS All-Star Game, Lionel Messi’s absence, and Obed Vargas’s cameo, then move on to some positive injury news for João Paulo, and our Agenda Check.

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Coming off a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes at Lumen Field, it's an Eastern Conference road trip for the Seattle Sounders as they get set to take on reeling Atlanta United. With one last match before Leagues Cup begins, can Seattle make it a fourth straight game with at least three goals scored?  Later on we'll hit some headlines from around the league, including a comedic ending in Saturday's El Trafico showdown be...

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Three more goals and two more penalties conceded later, and it was a 3-3 draw for the Seattle Sounders against the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field on Wednesday. After a similar script vs. Sporting KC with more self-inflicted wounds, what should we make of the discipline issues afflicting the Rave Green in recent weeks? Later on, we hit our Agenda Check, the news that Inter Miami are reportedly close to signing Rodrigo de Paul, and t...

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It was an electric first half and a chaotic ending as the Seattle Sounders topped Sporting KC 3-2 at Children's Mercy Park in Matchday 24. With Jordan Morris marking his return with the opener as part of a three-goal outburst, is Seattle's attack about to get rolling? We'll also dive in to the second-half struggles, which included yet another red card for a Sounders fullback.

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We are joined by Kevincho to discuss the upcoming Seattle Sounders vs Sporting Kansas City matchup. The Club of Professional Wresting Enthusiasts have a new coach and a dangerous striker in Dejan Joveljić. We also dive into the Club World Cup, American soccer fans and River Plate.

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A scary injury to goalkeeper Stefan Frei overshadowed a well-played 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew on Sunday Night Soccer. While we await an official prognosis on the star backstop, the Sounders will look to get back in the win column in Matchday 23 when they take on Western Conference foe Sporting Kansas City. We also talk about the USMNT final vs. Mexico in the Gold Cup.

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With the Club World Cup now a wrap, the Seattle Sounders returned to league play with a 2-0 victory over Austin FC at Lumen Field. Was this a breakout performance for Jesús Ferreira? We discuss that as part of the Dub Pod and Agenda Check.

We also dive into some more Club World Cup discourse, including Inter Miami’s unceremonious exit from the tournament that leaves some question marks as to the stock of Lionel Messi and the Barca B...

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After wrapping up their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign, it's back to the MLS season for the Seattle Sounders, who return to action by hosting Austin FC in Matchday 21.  We're joined by We Are Austin TV to preview the matchup, then hit some more takeaways from the CWC, and react to Wednesday's scores and other news from around MLS. Subscribe to We Are Austin TV.

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The Sounders are playing the best team in the WORLD! It’s time to wrap up the Club World Cup group stage, which will see the Seattle Sounders take on a pretty big foe: Paris Saint-Germain, who might just be the best team in the world at the moment. Ed from PSG Talk joins the show to preview Seattle’s matchup with the UEFA Champions League winners, who have world-class talent all over their roster, ...

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After their hard-fought 2-1 L to open Group B play vs. Botafogo, the Seattle Sounders set their sights on an even loftier foe when they take on Spanish powerhouse Atlético Madrid at Lumen Field. Can the Rave Green pull off a result that would shock the pundits globally, or will the La Liga giant be out for blood after their lopsided defeat against PSG? We're joined by Jeremy Beren of Into the Calderón and That Atleti Podcast to pre...

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It's time for the FIFA Club World Cup as the Seattle Sounders get set to take on storied Brazilian outfit Botafogo in Sunday's Group B opener at Lumen Field. Can the Rave Green procure the shock result, or will the recent off-field drama and struggles in league play carry over into the international competition?  We're joined by Pedro Soares of the YouTube channel "Glorious Botafogo" to get some intel on Seattle's upcoming opp...

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It’s finally here — the Seattle Sounders are kicking off their Club World Cup campaign against Botafogo in Group B at Lumen Field. But it’s not all sunshine and trophies. Amid a growing dispute between MLS players and league owners over Club World Cup prize money, the vibes around the Rave Green have taken a hit. Will this tournament be the reset Seattle needs?

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A player protest before the Minnesota match has thrown the Seattle Sounders into controversy as tensions over Club World Cup prize money boil over. We break down the drama, review Seattle’s three-game homestand, check in on our latest Agenda items, and preview Sunday’s Cascadia clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place.

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Coming off two straight 1-0 victories, the Seattle Sounders have a golden opportunity to keep it rolling with Minnesota United's Matchday 17 visit to Lumen Field.  We're joined by Minnesota-based journalist Jeff Rueter of the Athletic to talk about the Loons' 2025 form under rising head coach Eric Ramsay. We also talk about Albert Rusank and the Sounders from a national perspective.

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Learn more about Katie Wilson and about the Seattle Voucher Program http://lobbingscorchers.com/katie  

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Wilson, candidate for mayor of Seattle, to discuss her vision for the city. From her early days founding the Transit Riders Union to her plans for addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and transit ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Wilson shares her detailed strategies and personal con...

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It’s a jam-packed pod as we take stock of the Seattle Sounders’ big road trip, which saw them post a 1-1-1 record across matches in Houston, LAFC, and Portland. Was the debacle at LAFC a cause for concern? Is a 1-1 draw at Portland an acceptable result? We discuss that and more in a double-game review. Later on, we dive into our Agenda Check and give our Winners and Losers from Matchday 14 in MLS.

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