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Lobbing Scorchers

Ari Liljenwall & Noah Riffe

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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11:28

Meet YouTube's Favorite MLS Star - Ep. 94

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2025/04/12

Noah talks with Femi Awodesu, a Houston Dynamo defender and former Penn State Big Ten Defender of the Year who went undrafted and now into the starting lineup. Femi talks about life, Nico Lodiero, and making YouTube content on his off time.Follow Femi: https://www.youtube.com/@femiawodesuSPONSORSHaxan 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

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79:47

The Worst 6 Minutes of Soccer Ever Played - Ep. 93

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2025/04/11

It’s unfortunately an emphatic L pod as the Seattle Sounders went down to sunny San Diego, CA and got routed 3-0 by San Diego FC. We break it all down in our game review, hit our Agena Check, then mercifully move onto some league-wide coverage where we give our winners and losers from Matchday 7 in MLS.Later on we discuss the pipe dream of Kevin De Bruyne one day coming to Seattle (before we saw the news that Inter Miami actually have his discovery rights).SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in

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35:53

Tom Bogert Still Likes The Seattle Sounders Chances -...

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2025/04/05

It’s a very special episode as we’re finally joined by the great Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport and Soccerwise to talk about the Sounders from a national perspective, his take on Ryan Kent and a couple of the other big headlines from around MLS. After our initial discussion, Tom also gave us a glimpse into life as one of the biggest scoop-artists in the game in a segment that will be available exclusively to our YouTube members.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot

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88:08

It's Time to Start Danny Musovski - Ep. 91

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2025/04/01

The vibes got a boost in Matchday 6 as the Seattle Sounders pulled out a 1-1 draw at San Jose on the strength of a clutch equalizer from Albert Rusnak. With another road matchup against a good-looking San Diego FC side looming, we discuss Seattle’s attacking performance in Saturday’s match and what it means for their prospects going forward. Later on, we hit our Agenda Check, which featured a spirited discussion about the performance and role of Danny Musovski.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing

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39:38

USL GM Shares Thoughts on Pro-Rel, Local Rivalries...

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2025/03/29

In this special episode, we’re joined by Cory Hinthorn, who is the general manager of the USL League Two’s West Seattle Junction FC. Going into their second season, West Seattle Junction are carving out a prominent local presence, providing a platform for collegiate players and aspiring pros to chase their dreams.We pick Cory’s brain on what it’s like running the show for a League Two side, the values and identity of the club, and the prospect of pro/rel in the USL among a myriad of other

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73:24

Same Old Seattle Sounders - Ep. 89

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2025/03/26

The injury-ravaged Seattle Sounders couldn’t quite get on track in Matchday 5 as they played a snoozer in Saturday’s scoreless draw vs. Nico Lodeiro and the Houston Dynamo. Was this a case of falling back into the cycle of early-season 2024? We discuss that in our game review, then hit our Agenda Check, which included some less than positive coverage of the US men’s national Fraud Squad.Later on, we discuss the reports linking the Sounders to English winger Ryan Kent (not of Ted Lasso fame) and hit

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92:52

Is It Time to be Concerned About Jesus Ferreira? -...

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2025/03/19

With their disappointing CCC exit in the rearview mirror, it was another tough one for the Seattle Sounders as they took a frustrating 1-0 defeat at St. Louis CITY SC. With the Nico Lodeiro Revenge Game at Lumen Field this weekend next on deck, what will it take for the squad to get on track? And should we be concerned about Jesus Ferreira after the offseason trade arrival showed some visible signs of frustration in this match?Later on, we hit our Agenda Check and discuss some of the other results

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88:27

Highest of Highs, Lowest of Lows - Ep. 87

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2025/03/13

We have a seldom-seen combined Dub and L Pod as we drop our belated game review of Seattle’s 5-2 Matchday 3 demolition of LAFC, then dive into the Rave Green’s unceremonious exit in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 at Cruz Azul. Can we still take encouragement from that dominant performance over the Black & Gold, or does the injury-riddled CCC disaster have us crashing out?We also hit our Agenda Checks from both games, talk Winners and Losers from around MLS in Matchday 3, and have our

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82:48

It's Time to Have Nouhou Discourse - Ep. 86

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2025/03/05

It’s our first L Pod of the season as the Seattle Sounders were dealt a 2-0 defeat by Western Conference nemesis Real Salt Lake. Can we chalk this up to a logjammed schedule and squad rotation or is this cause for greater concern? We debate that in our game review, then wade into the Nouhou Discourse as part of our Agenda Check after the polarizing defender scored one of the worst own goals of all time. Later on, we discuss some of the other results from Matchday 2 in MLS, including a troublingly

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86:59

Seattle Sounders' Brain Breaking Match - Ep. 85

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2025/02/25

After an ideal start to Concacaf Champions Cup, the Seattle Sounders couldn’t quite turn a couple Jordan Morris goals into a win in their season-opening 2-2 draw vs. Charlotte FC. Should you be more encouraged by another solid attacking effort, or more tilted about that highly unfortunate own goal? We debate that as part of our game review, hit our Agenda Check, and check the pulse of the streets.Later on, we dig into a fun Matchday 1 slate in MLS that gave us a couple of surprise results, as well

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72:58

Thank You, FC Dallas - Ep. 84

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2025/02/20

Concacaf Champions Cup is off and running and the Seattle Sounders are off to a roaring start after Wednesday’s 3-1 Leg 1 triumph in Guatemala. Can anyone stop the FC Dallas boys? Did we just witness Pedro de la Vega’s breakout? We discuss that and more in our very first Dub Pod of 2025. Later on, we hit an Agenda Check that might ruffle some feathers among the anti-Craig Waibel community and hit a couple of other Sounders-related headlines, including rumors linking Obed Vargas to the

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68:43

Seattle Sounders Soccer is About to be Electric - Ep. 83

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2025/02/13

The Seattle Sounders’ preseason is officially a wrap after a pair of scrimmages against Louisville City FC. With just one week left until the real games start, we hit one last preseason game review and dive into our broader takeaways from an impressive training camp that saw the Sounders score 19 goals.Elsewhere in MLS, we have an exciting blockbuster trade as the Lucho Acosta-Evander saga has officially been resolved, giving FC Dallas a new superstar and leaving the Portland Timbers in a tough

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81:31

Should the Seattle Sounders be playing in US Open...

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2025/02/02

After a brief hiatus, Ari is back from Mexico and we are back with some more coverage of the Seattle Sounders and MLS offseason. The Seattle Sounders are in Spain and have played a couple of preseason matches and Pedro de la Vega is cooking, giving us a chance to do our first unofficial game reviews of 2025.Later on, we discuss whether the Sounders should be playing in the US Open Cup and dive into some juicy headlines from around MLS.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch

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71:53

Grading the Seattle Sounders' Offseason - Ep. 81

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2025/01/15

We are back with another offseason episode as the beginning of the 2025 season draws nearer. With the Jesús Ferreira and Paul Arriola trades now official, we grade Seattle’s offseason thus far based on all their moves to date. We also have a handful of headlines from around the league, including more transfer movement, a couple of new coaching hires, and chaos and turmoil engulfing Austin FC.Donate to LA Fire Relief:

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43:34

Have The Sounders Backed Themselves Into a Corner? -...

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2025/01/07

We are back with another offseason episode as the 2025 season draws nearer. Have the Seattle Sounders painted themselves into a corner with their recent roster decisions? We discuss that topic, along with some thoughts on the future of Obed Vargas and a silly season rumor linking the Seattle Sounders to Marcus Rashford.SPONSORS Full Pull Wines. Become a paid subscriber to Sounder at Heart.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeLobbing Scorchers is a

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50:52

Are The Seattle Sounders Ambitious Enough? - Ep. 79

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2024/12/19

We are back with an offseason episode with some headlines around MLS to cover, including a new sporting director for Atlanta United with Seattle Sounders ties. We also update the Seattle Sounders’ ongoing pursuit of an FC Dallas duo and give our thoughts on the team’s offseason to date.With the release of the 2025 MLS schedule, be sure to tune in to the Lobbing Scorchers YouTube on Friday at 7:30 pm ET for our live reaction show!**JOIN US FOR OUR YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM ON FRIDAY**SPONSORS Full Pull

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25:56

Jordan Morris Opens Up About Club World Cup Ambition...

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2024/12/15

Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris joins Noah for this special episode to talk about his work off the field with the Jordan Morris Foundation and his mission to support and inspire kids living with Type 1 diabetes. Then we chat about the 2024 season, the emergence of a new persona, and his 2025 ambitions with the Sounders set to participate in the Club World Cup.SPONSORS Full Pull Wines. Become a paid subscriber to Sounder at Heart.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram TikTok Ari

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54:24

We Won MLS Cup? - Ep. 77

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2024/12/10

MLS Cup 2024 is a wrap and we’re back with our first offseason episode. Lobbing Scorchers was on the ground in Los Angeles for the title match, and returns with some tales from the New York Red Bulls beat and postgame locker room.We do our game review and give the LA Galaxy their due, then hit some of the early offseason items as the focus shifts to 2025!SPONSORS Full Pull Wines. Become a paid subscriber to Sounder at Heart.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram TikTok Ari Liljenwall

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60:40

Season of Almost (Feat. Jeremiah Oshan) - Ep. 76

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2024/12/01

The Seattle Sounders season is over after their 1-0 loss to the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in the Western Conference Final. We lay down one last L Pod of the season with Sounder at Heart overlord Jeremiah Oshan from Los Angeles as he joins us for our game review, Agenda Check and your questions.In another exciting development, we also successfully fired up our first-ever Lobbing Scorchers postgame live stream! Stay tuned for more of those this offseason and in 2025.SPONSORS Full Pull

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92:42

Jordan Morris Magnum Opus - Ep. 75

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2024/11/27

After weathering some technical challenges, we are back with the biggest Dub Pod yet as the Seattle Sounders have eliminated LAFC in the Western Conference Semifinals on an own goal for the ages and an instantly iconic Jordan Morris game-winner. Where does this one rank in the pantheon of all-time best wins in club history? That’s one of the topics we tackle after recapping another epic upset of the Black & Gold.We also hit our Agenda Check, take your questions and preview a Western Conference

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