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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 important players.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!

Niko joined Jeremiah for an emergency podcast to discuss the very imminent transfer of Obed Vargas from the Sounders to Atletico Madrid. Although no official announcement has been made the deal sounds to be effectively done with a contract through 2030 and the Sounders are expected to retain a significant sell-on percentage and a transfer fee likely in the $3-5 million range. They also discuss who the likely replacements will be in the Sounders midfield and what the financial flexibility the transfer provides.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko joins Jeremiah in the brand new Sounder at Heart offices located in the heart of the International District to talk about everything going on right now during the Sounders pre-season. The guys discuss Alex Roldan and Nouhou's extensions and also how the Danny Musovski contract negotiations are faring. They talk about how the players are feeling at this phase of training camp in Spain and of course the ongoing, continuing, never-ending Obed Vargas story.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko joins Jeremiah in the brand new Sounder at Heart offices located in the heart of the International District to talk about everything going on right now during the Sounders pre-season. The guys discuss Alex Roldan and Nouhou's extensions and also how the Danny Musovski contract negotiations are faring. They talk about how the players are feeling at this phase of training camp in Spain and of course the ongoing, continuing, never-ending Obed Vargas story.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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 couple of headlines from around MLS, including the LA Galaxy's trade for João Klauss and a Blazing Hot Press Conference from Charlotte FC star Wilfried Zaha.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!

Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to break down the news in Major League SoccerFrom Seattle to San Jose, RSL to HoustonWe look at the latest news with the Western Conference and work our way East 

SDH has your Thursday Thoughts looking at UCL and previewing UEL Around the world in Hour 2 with Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at everything from South America (Peru and Argentina) to Champions League and MLSAnd the UPSL is down to their final four  NY Renegades FC head coach Boris Linares joins before hopping on a plane heading to southern California

Niko joined Jeremiah to do a review of the Sounders first preseason game against Brondby. They discussed player performance and the use of new team formations all while stressing that it is way too early to panic. The guys took time to talk about the upcoming Sounder at Heart print publication and the office/studio space that was acquired. Also covered was a bit about the transfer window/General Allocation Money (GAM) league changes and of course the ongoing Obed Vargas saga.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko joined Jeremiah to do a review of the Sounders first preseason game against Brondby. They discussed player performance and the use of new team formations all while stressing that it is way too early to panic. The guys took time to talk about the upcoming Sounder at Heart print publication and the office/studio space that was acquired. Also covered was a bit about the transfer window/General Allocation Money (GAM) league changes and of course the ongoing Obed Vargas saga.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno joins from Seattle to break down the week in transfers and transfer talkFrom Houston to Seattle, Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver Niko looks at the week that was as MLS teams hit training camp

It's a busy Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMWe start with Atlanta United reports on player imports and the 2's have their schedule for 2026 in MLS NEXT PROWe look at training camps in an around MLS and check in on the USWNT as they get ready for two friendlies this weekendHour 2 is your "Power Hour" with Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno tourning the world in 60 minutes with Soiuth America, Portugal, and World Cup moments paired with the deep dive in MLSPlus, your latest transfer reports and your AM news

 Spot Burn, brought to you by High and Dry Waders, the bro waders without the bro price. You can find them at hndoutdoors.com. Good stuff. This episode wraps the final week of duck season with guest updates from guides and trainers, packed hunting reports, and personal stories — Casey Stafford's strong finish, Rachel Snook's new training partnership, and Scotty Vicks' shooting tips. We also cover local banquets, a big mute swan harvest, youth and veterans hunts, and a community appeal to find a lost dog named Sounder. Short, lively, and full of field talk: decoys, fog strategies, dog tales, sponsor news, and plans for the offseason.

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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 Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

Niko Moreno drops by for his weekly visit to SDH AM breaking down the week in training campsfrom west to eastThoughts from Seattle to San Jose, Nashville to Houston, and all points in between

Niko joins Jeremiah to break down the start of the Sounders preseason. They discuss coach Brian Schmetzer's emphasis on player accountability, the internal competition among what seems like 15 players and a high-level of commitment shown by big players like Jordan Morris, Jesus Ferreira and Albert Rusnák. Jeremiah and Niko also talk about new signings Hassani Dotson and Sebastian Gomez as well as the addition of new assistant coach, Ricardo Clark. And of course, the seemingly ongoing drama around Obed Vargas' status. Jeremiah also announced the launch of Sounder at Heart's first print magazine, “IV”, coming soon.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko joins Jeremiah to break down the start of the Sounders preseason. They discuss coach Brian Schmetzer's emphasis on player accountability, the internal competition among what seems like 15 players and a high-level of commitment shown by big players like Jordan Morris, Jesus Ferreira and Albert Rusnák. Jeremiah and Niko also talk about new signings Hassani Dotson and Sebastian Gomez as well as the addition of new assistant coach, Ricardo Clark. And of course, the seemingly ongoing drama around Obed Vargas' status. Jeremiah also announced the launch of Sounder at Heart's first print magazine, “IV”, coming soon.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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 RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

Thursday Thoughts cover the planet on SDH AMWe look back at the AFCON semis and found out how the title game was decided for this weekendATLUTD Chief Soccer Officer Chris Henderson spoke to assembled media about the '26 MLS season- we look at his early comments on 2026Nino Torres starts the Power Hour in Hour 2 with a look at South America and Portugal while Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looks at the big moves and reports as training camps start in MLS

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 Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno visits with the latest news and notes in and around the Western Conference in MLSEverything from Vancouver to Seattle, LAFC, Nashville, and Inter Miami all in one place...

Thursday Thoughts gets you ready for your day on SDH AMThere's news of an outbound transfer with Atlanta United to lead the show...We go over all the craziness in the Prem from yesterday- where one player got a storybook ending before a transferHour 2 has Nino Torres with his tour around South America and Portugal plus some World Cup Chronicles and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno breaks down the latest reports and news from the Western Conference in MLS

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss early offseason new updates. The pair discuss Stefan Frei's contract extension as well as Paul Rothrock's return after flirting with free agency. They also cover Danny Leyva's transfer to Club Necaxa, the Hassani Dotson signing, the continuing Obed Vargas saga and the departure of assistant coach Andy Rose. Last but not least the guys talk about the impending launch of a Sounder at Heart print magazine.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss early offseason new updates. The pair discuss Stefan Frei's contract extension as well as Paul Rothrock's return after flirting with free agency. They also cover Danny Leyva's transfer to Club Necaxa, the Hassani Dotson signing, the continuing Obed Vargas saga and the departure of assistant coach Andy Rose. Last but not least the guys talk about the impending launch of a Sounder at Heart print magazine.Pre-order the first-ever issue of IV Magazine.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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 from around the league, including Riqui Puig's injury setback for the LA Galaxy.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno visits SDH AM weekly to give his news, notes, and knowledge about the moves in Major League SoccerThis time, it's Seattle, LA Galaxy, the keeper carousel, Orlando, and Inter Miami - and all points in between for another week of preps for 2026

It's a full Freestyle Friday on SDH AMWe look at Match Day 2 as AFCON goes LIVE and preview the weekend overseas in Hour 1Hour 2 is the Power Hour with our Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at South America, Portugal, the Copa, and Peru plus the latest in MLSAround the world in 60 minutes and around the corner from everywhere...

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to break down all the movement that has happened since the opening of the December window in MLS

He's staying home. Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss the Sounders re-signing of local folk hero/soccer player Paul Rothrock. The guys break down some specifics of the saga that has been ongoing for quite some time and what ultimately led to Paul re-signing. They also weigh in on the other new additions to the team in Hassani Dotson, Ryan Sailor and Max Anchor.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

He's staying home. Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss the Sounders re-signing of local folk hero/soccer player Paul Rothrock. The guys break down some specifics of the saga that has been ongoing for quite some time and what ultimately led to Paul re-signing. They also weigh in on the other new additions to the team in Hassani Dotson, Ryan Sailor and Max Anchor.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

It's a full Thursday Thoughts on SDH AMSporting JAX new head coach Liam Fox joins to look at his new challenge in USL ChampionshipWe look at the Wilfried Nancy situation at CelticHour 2 is the Power Hour with GOLTV's Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at the world of soccer- from South America to Portugal and MLS moves and decisions...

What We Learned This Week meets up earlier than usual to discuss the recent signing of Federal Way native Hassani Dotson, formerly with Minnesota United. Jeff Reuter (Five Asides, Total Soccer Show's MLS Weekly) joins Niko and Jeremiah to talk about what Dotson could bring to the Sounders. They also talk about Tacoma Defiance's new head coach and possibly dropping news about a former Sounder being offered an assistant role?Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube. Follow Jeff Reuter on BlueSky.Sponsor

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 RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

What We Learned This Week meets up earlier than usual to discuss the recent signing of Federal Way native Hassani Dotson, formerly with Minnesota United. Jeff Reuter (Five Asides, Total Soccer Show's MLS Weekly) joins Niko and Jeremiah to talk about what Dotson could bring to the Sounders. They also talk about Tacoma Defiance's new head coach and possibly dropping news about a former Sounder being offered an assistant role?Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube. Follow Jeff Reuter on BlueSky.Sponsor

Paul Tenorio, senior writer covering soccer for The Athletic, joins Jeremiah as they discuss his book, The Messi Effect. The book description reads: “The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi's arrival turned a last-place team into a global phenomenon, and into the Major League Soccer boardroom as league owners debated how to leverage Messi's arrival to shape the future of the league and sport in America.”Follow Paul Tenorio on BlueSky.Sponsor

Paul Tenorio, senior writer covering soccer for The Athletic, joins Jeremiah as they discuss his book, The Messi Effect. The book description reads: “The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi's arrival turned a last-place team into a global phenomenon, and into the Major League Soccer boardroom as league owners debated how to leverage Messi's arrival to shape the future of the league and sport in America.”Follow Paul Tenorio on BlueSky.Sponsor

Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by for his weekly visit on SDH AMWe look at the roster questions and decisions forcing Seattle, take a look at MLS Cup and the questions for Messi and Friends, and the early questions other clubs have as well early in the off-season window

Niko joins Jeremiah to discuss several major roster developments including the confirmed re-signing of Sounders legend Stefan Frei on a reduced-salary contract. They talk details over the Danny Leyva transfer to Necaxa as well as what the team is prepared to do about Obed Vargas if negotiations continue to stall out. Also discussed is what Paul Rothrock choosing San Jose would mean to the team and Tacoma Defiance roster news.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Niko joins Jeremiah to discuss several major roster developments including the confirmed re-signing of Sounders legend Stefan Frei on a reduced-salary contract. They talk details over the Danny Leyva transfer to Necaxa as well as what the team is prepared to do about Obed Vargas if negotiations continue to stall out. Also discussed is what Paul Rothrock choosing San Jose would mean to the team and Tacoma Defiance roster news.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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 for the Rave Green, and discuss a few other news items from around MLS, including LAFC's hiring of Marc dos Santos, and a development regarding the Vancouver Whitecaps' quest for a new stadium.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

Adam Belz of The Scuffed Podcast joins Jeremiah to discuss the recent USMNT World Cup draw. They also dug into roster decisions leading up to the World Cup and of course, Cristian Roldan's place on the roster. To round the conversation out the two conversed about whether or not Mauricio Pochettino is exactly the right coach for the USMNT for all the reasons no one really expected.Sponsor

Adam Belz of The Scuffed Podcast joins Jeremiah to discuss the recent USMNT World Cup draw. They also dug into roster decisions leading up to the World Cup and of course, Cristian Roldan's place on the roster. To round the conversation out the two conversed about whether or not Mauricio Pochettino is exactly the right coach for the USMNT for all the reasons no one really expected.Sponsor

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 Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

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 Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

Jason Fraley celebrates the 10th anniversary of Cicely Tyson being honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. on Dec. 6, 2015. They spoke on the red carpet, honoring her legendary career from her Oscar-nominated role in “Sounder” to her Emmy-winning role in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” to her Tony-winning role in “The Trip to Bountiful." They spoke again the following year when she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama at the White House on Nov. 22, 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Niko drops by to talk through roster decision in Seattle and the questions for the front office going into 2026 plus MLS Cup previews of the Whitecaps as they head to Fort Lauderdale 

Niko and Jeremiah discussed the likelihood of the very unexpected transfer rumor that surfaced about a potential Danny Leyva move to Necaxa of Liga MX. They talk about what the fee range might be in and what that cap space to do for the Sounders 2026 roster, including what the Leyva news might mean for Obed Vargas' status. On the topic of other contracts the guys shared updates on Stefan Frei and Paul Rothrock seemingly being courted by Nashville SC. Frustrations about Craig Waibel's public communication style and the search for Tacoma Defiance's next head coach round out the show.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

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 Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeSPONSORSHaxan 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 biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.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 Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

Niko and Jeremiah discussed the likelihood of the very unexpected transfer rumor that surfaced about a potential Danny Leyva move to Necaxa of Liga MX. They talk about what the fee range might be in and what that cap space to do for the Sounders 2026 roster, including what the Leyva news might mean for Obed Vargas' status. On the topic of other contracts the guys shared updates on Stefan Frei and Paul Rothrock seemingly being courted by Nashville SC. Frustrations about Craig Waibel's public communication style and the search for Tacoma Defiance's next head coach round out the show.Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Andrew Visnovsky formerly with MLS Player Relations joins Jeremiah to help break down some of the challenges of the upcoming CBA negotiations for this next era of Major League Soccer.Andrew Visnovsky is Senior Counsel at Vela Wood. His practice is focused on the sports business, advising players, agents, clubs, and governing bodies on matters related to strategic regulatory advice, player and business transactions, and disputes.Sponsor