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Lobbing Scorchers
by Ari Liljenwall & Noah Riffe
Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show hosted by Noah Riffe and Ari Liljenwall. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more. Included in this feed is Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff, Eternal Blue Forever Girls, Lobbing Scorchers Stoppage Time and Lobbing Scorchers Under the Lights. Lobbing Scorchers is produced and owned by Just Once Media. https://www.lobbingscorchers.com [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Are the Seattle Sounders contenders? Brian Dunseth weighs in!
After some unfortunate tech difficulties derailed our last attempt, Apple TV analyst Brian Dunseth joins Ari Liljenwall for a national perspective on Seattle’s up-and-down season. How do the Sounders look in MLS? Has their recent resurgence demonstrated they’re legitimate contenders, or do their...
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Did the Seattle Sounders Undo All Their Progress?
Did the Seattle Sounders undo all their recent progress with Saturday's disappointing 1-1 draw against CF Montréal? After building momentum with an extended unbeaten run and four straight victories, Seattle delivered an alarming first-half performance against Montréal before recovering to salvage…
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders vs. CF Montréal!
We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 31 fixture vs. CF Montréal. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle-based roaster…
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Hannah Sabio-Howell's Plan for Lumen Field, Women's Sports and MORE
In this special election episode of Lobbing Scorchers, Hannah Sabio-Howell joins the show to introduce herself to voters in Capitol Hill and the surrounding areas, sharing her vision for the district. We break down the key issues facing the city, the responsibilities of the State Senate seat, and...
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Can Seattle get back on track? (feat. Blake Price)
Seattle's unbeaten run ended with a midweek loss to FC Dallas. Now, the Sounders are looking to get back on track against CF Montréal. After building momentum with a lengthy unbeaten streak, Seattle suffered a setback in Wednesday's defeat at Toyota Stadium. Was it just a bump in the road, or are...
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders at FC Dallas!
We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 30 fixture at FC Dallas. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle-based roaster, coffee...
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Can the Seattle Sounders slow down Petar Musa? (feat. Sam Hale)
Can the Seattle Sounders keep their winning streak rolling against one of MLS’s most dangerous strikers? The Sounders head to Frisco, Texas for a Wednesday night showdown with FC Dallas, where Croatian international Petar Musa and company await. Seattle enters the matchup riding a wave of…
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Is This the Real Seattle Sounders?
The Seattle Sounders kept the good vibes rolling with a convincing 3-0 road win over the New England Revolution, and this week's episode has plenty to discuss. We break down Hassani Dotson's breakout performance, Dejan Joveljić's growing impact and whether we agree with Brian Schmetzer's…
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders at New England Revolution!
We react and take calls after Seattle's Matchday 29 fixture against the New England Revolution. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle-based...
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Is the Seattle Sounders turnaround for real?
Seattle is winning again. But how much should we actually read into a three-game winning streak against some of the league's weakest opposition? With Jackson on vacation, Ari goes solo to discuss whether the Sounders' turnaround might be more convincing than the schedule suggests – and if the...
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Who is the Sounders' biggest threat in the West?
It's a double-win week for the Seattle Sounders after a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United, following a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake. We break down what stood out from the wins, including the performances of Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák, Paul Arriola's continued emergence and a midfield that…
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Kickoff: Can the Seattle Sounders Survive Without Joveljić?
The Seattle Sounders are still searching for a win, but Saturday’s wild 3-3 draw against the Colorado Rapids gave us plenty to talk about. We break down Matchday 27's wild contest at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, including Dejan Joveljić’s ridiculous goal, an unfortunate set-piece concession and...
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Things get HEATED as fans react to Seattle Sounders at Colorado Rapids
We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 27 clash at Colorado Rapids. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster…
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Are the Sounders better or is the bar just lower?
The Seattle Sounders picked up another point with a 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy, simultaneously extending their unbeaten run and their winless run. We'll revisit Jackson’s optimistic take from last week, then tackle the topic once again of whether the Sounders are actually showing signs of...
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Kickoff: Are the Seattle Sounders running out of time?
The Seattle Sounders are running out of time. After another frustrating result with Saturday's 0-0 draw against the New York Red Bulls at Lumen Field, we break down where things stand as Seattle’s MLS winless streak continues. The result was nowhere near good enough, but was the performance...
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Deadline Day LIVE: Seattle Sounders Close Summer Window
Close out your 2026 MLS deadline day with Lobbing Scorchers! We will cover the newest Seattle Sounders transfer for Caden Clark from DC United as well as the biggest moves and news live as it happens around Major League Soccer. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com...
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Kickoff: Can Dejan Jovelic lift Seattle out of their slump?
The Seattle Sounders' winless run continued in Matchday 23 with a 2-2 draw vs. Chicago Fire FC at Lumen Field, but the Rave Green did get a memorable club debut from new No. 9 Dejan Jovelic. Does the super Serbian raise Seattle's ceiling in the race for trophies in 2026, or will it take more for...
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders vs. Chicago Fire!
We react and take calls following Seattle's matchup vs. Chicago Fire FC at Lumen Field. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle based…
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An Open Letter to Adrian Hanauer
Lobbing Scorchers, Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe react to Adrian Hanauer's open letter to Sounders supporters, breaking down what the majority owner actually said, what he chose to leave out, and whether the messaging matches the moment for a fan base that has watched the season slip away.…
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Seattle Sounders take on Robert Lewandowski! (feat. Alex Campbell)
The Seattle Sounders are back at it this weekend and there's plenty to talk about following the exciting arrival of Dejan Joveljić as the Rave Green return home for a blockbuster matchup with Robert Lewandowski and Chicago Fire FC. We'll preview the matchup with Alex Campbell of CHGO Sports, who...
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Kickoff: A new striker after all?
With the Seattle Sounders finally reportedly pursuing a No. 9, we're breaking down the big news and what it could mean for a Sounders team that just broke the longest losing streak in club history. Is Dejan Joveljić the striker who can save Seattle's season? And how does he stack up against some…
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders at FC Cincinnati!
We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 22 clash with FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle…
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Fans React to Seattle Sounders 8th consecutive league loss vs. Austin FC
We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 20 Cascadia clash with Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Lumen Field. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS QED…
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Kickoff: Is this rock bottom?
The Seattle Sounders’ nightmare skid continued with a 2-0 home loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, raising an increasingly unavoidable question: Is this rock bottom? We dive into it all on this deeply cursed episode regarding the squad's worst performance yet, the continuing injury crisis, an attack...
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders vs. Vancouver Whitecaps!
We react and take calls following Seattle's Matchday 20 Cascadia clash with Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Lumen Field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BREAKING: Pedro De La Vega OUT for Remainder of 2026 Season
Seattle Sounders young star and designated player Pedro De La Vega's season is most likely over. During a press conference today Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer revealed De La Vega has a very significant left quad pull that may require surgery. Brian Schmetzer told media, "Pedro has a very...
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders vs. Chivas Guadalajara!
We react and take calls following the Seattle Sounders' Leagues Cup 2026 Phase One finale vs. CD Guadalajara at Lumen Field. **Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com****Follow Lobbing Scorchers:**- YouTube- Instagram- Bluesky- TikTok- Facebook- Ari Liljenwall- Noah...
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Kickoff: Are the Seattle Sounders FINALLY turning it around?
The Seattle Sounders' seven-match losing streak is mercifully over after their 3-0 win over Querétaro, so it’s time for another round of Cope or Hope where we'll assess what this result means for Seattle’s 2026 chances. We unpack whether Alex Roldán can be a true double-pivot solution, whether...
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders Leagues Cup win over Querétaro!
We react and take calls following the Seattle Sounders' Leagues Cup 2026 Phase One matchup vs. Querétaro FC at Lumen Field. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe SPONSORS...
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This One Position Broke the Seattle Sounders
Lobbing Scorchers, Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe try to make sense of a Seattle Sounders team riding a seven game losing streak and looking overmatched in almost every phase. The rumors of signing a young striker have Ari and Noah asking the question: does any of it actually matter until the No.…
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Kickoff: What We Got Wrong About the 2026 Sounders
Six straight losses have forced us to reevaluate a lot of our preseason and early-season takes. It’s only fair to look back and ask where our assumptions missed the mark. This isn't about apologizing for old takes, it’s about learning what this stretch has taught us about the roster and what we...
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders at Toluca FC!
We react and take calls following the Seattle Sounders' Leagues Cup Phase One matchup at LIGA MX side Toluca FC. Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: www.lobbingscorchers.com Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko Moreno SPONSORS...
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Can the Seattle Sounders Stop the Spiral?
The Seattle Sounders’ nightmare run continued with a 1-0 loss to Philadelphia, marking a fifth straight defeat in MLS play as the club continues to reel since returning from the FIFA World Cup break. As we navigate our way through these trying times, it's time for an edition of “Cope or Hope”…
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Fans react to DEMORALIZING Seattle Sounders loss at Philadelphia Union!
Lobbing Scorchers reacts and take calls following Seattle's 1-0 loss to Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania during the Major League Soccer regular season. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko Moreno SPONSORS QED...
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Fans react to Seattle Sounders MELTDOWN at Austin FC!
Ari and Noah of Lobbing Scorchers react and take calls following Seattle's road matchup at Austin FC. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko Moreno SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription…
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These World Cup Awards Might Shock You
Noah and Ari are back during the midweek break to wrap up the 2026 FIFA World Cup with their takes on how Seattle showed out, give out their tournament awards and talk about how MLS can take it from here. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah…
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Kickoff: Processing a HISTORIC Seattle Sounders Catastrophe
The Seattle Sounders are coming off arguably the worst performance in club history, and for an occasion this unprecedented, we’re devoting the entire show to processing the fallout. After entering the World Cup break at 7-3-3, Seattle returned to a 5-1 annihilation by the Portland Timbers in…
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Fans react to DISASTROUS Seattle Sounders loss to Portland Timbers!
We react and take calls following Seattle's Cascadia derby against the Portland Timbers at Lumen Field as the Major League Soccer season resumes. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko Moreno SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle based…
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Jake Zivin Talks Legacy of Timbers vs. Sounders Rivalry
MLS and Apple TV commentator Jake Zivin talks with Lobbing Scorchers Ari Liljenwall about the upcoming Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers rivalry match. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko Moreno SPONSORS QED Coffee - a Seattle…
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How Hydration Breaks Have Impacted World Cup Play (Feat. Cat Bush)
Noah Riffe speaks with Cat Bush about the statistical impact hydration breaks are having on World Cup play. Noah and Cat dive into the momentum changes and quantifiable impact of these breaks. Read more here: https://futiapp.substack.com/ Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok...
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Kickoff: Flo Balogun is BACK?! | USMNT-Belgium World Cup Matchday Arrives in Seattle!
It's World Cup matchday in Seattle, and we're laying down one last preview ahead of Monday's Round of 16 showdown vs. Belgium, which might just be the biggest match in modern US Soccer history. We'll react to the massive news that Folarin Balogun will be available for the match following FIFA's...
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USMNT return to Seattle for Biggest World Cup Match EVER
Lobbing Scorchers, Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe get ready for the biggest match Seattle has hosted at this World Cup so far: the USMNT returning to Lumen Field for a Round of 16 rematch with Belgium and a place in the quarterfinals on the line. But how much does losing Folarin Balogun to a...
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Stoppage Time: Fans React to USA's MASSIVE World Cup Win Over Bosnia
Watch the USMNT post-match reaction after the 2-0 victory over Bosnia. See how the team secured their spot in the next round. This live stream breaks down the key moments from the USMNT 2-0 win against Bosnia in the World Cup round of 32. Whether you missed the match or want to hear analysis on…
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Kickoff: World Cup Bracket Is Set! Favorites, Dark Horses & USMNT vs Bosnia
The World Cup knockout stage is officially here and the Round of 32 bracket is set. On this episode, we're reacting to the biggest matchups in the bracket, discussing our favorites and dark horses to lift the trophy, and discussing whether anyone can stop Lionel Messi after his dominant six-goal...
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Seattle Artist Sol Talks Haiti, Hip Hop, and the World Cup
Seattle soccer culture comes alive as we catch up with local photographer, Rapper and Sounders fan Sol (Solzilla) during the World Cup. See why this artist is cheering for specific teams and what the tournament atmosphere feels like on our home turf. We are walking through the city to get candid...
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Kickoff: USMNT Keeps Rolling, Seattle Shows OUT for World Cup!
The United States is through to the knockout stage after an impressive 2-0 victory over Australia, and we're breaking down everything we learned from the USMNT's latest World Cup performance. From Mauricio Pochettino's tactical adjustments following Christian Pulisic's absence to Folarin…
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Seattle is proving FIFA made the right call
Lobbing Scorchers, Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe break down the first week of the 2026 World Cup with the group stage opening round officially in the books. Egyptian supporters took over Seattle for Belgium and Egypt, downtown fan zones were buzzing without the USMNT even playing in town yet, and...
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U.S. House Rep. Adam Smith Talks World Cup, Youth Soccer and Iran Deal
United States House Representative Adam Smith (WA-9) spoke with Lobbing Scorchers' Noah Riffe about the World Cup in Seattle, Smith's personal experience with youth soccer in America, and the Iran War deal signed by Trump. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari...
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Rep. Rick Larsen on Trump, USMNT & the 2026 World Cup
Lobbing Scorchers’, Noah Riffe speaks with U.S. Representative Rick Larsen from Washington's 2nd district about the World Cup and its political impacts. Rep. Larsen was involved in getting the tournament to play matches in Seattle. Rep. Rick Larsen shared his views on how President Donald Trump…
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Kickoff: Seattle Gets the World Cup: Can the USMNT Back Up the Hype?!
In this episode, we’re back and kicking off our coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as it arrives in Seattle! The biggest tournament in the sport is finally here in the city, and we’re getting into everything that comes with it. We start with the USMNT, breaking down their group-stage hopes,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show hosted by Noah Riffe and Ari Liljenwall. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more. Included in this feed is Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff, Eternal Blue Forever Girls, Lobbing Scorchers Stoppage Time and Lobbing Scorchers Under the Lights.
Lobbing Scorchers is produced and owned by Just Once Media.
https://www.lobbingscorchers.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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