Explore every episode of the podcast Lobbing Scorchers
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| We Just Can't Beat Them - Ep. 61 | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:17:16 | |
In arguably the most tragic L Pod in Lobbing Scorchers history, we unfortunately recap Seattle’s latest defeat to LAFC, this time 1-0 in the US Open Cup semifinals. Was it a penalty kick? Was Jordan Morris offside? We weigh in on the controversy at Starfire. Later on we hit our Agenda Check, take your questions and preview Seattle’s upcoming Cascadia rivalry matchup at the Portland Timbers.
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| Jackson Ragen Aerial Ace - Ep. 60 | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:15:26 | |
It’s an incredibly special show this week as we have both a Dub Pod and an LAFC L Pod in the same show. We do our game review of Seattle’s 3-2 victory at Minnesota United, hit our Agenda Check, take your questions and preview the upcoming LAFC Open Cup matchup.
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| Jordan Morris is Unstoppable - Ep. 51 | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:56:15 | |
It’s yet another Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders have once again emerged victorious, this time with a 1-0 victory at Austin FC in Matchday 26. With Noah sidelined due to sickness, Ari lays down a solo pod recapping the win at Q2 Stadium. It was also a banner week for the Agenda Check, as Paul Rothrock and Obed Vargas each picked up an assist on Jordan Morris’s game-winning goal – his ninth in his last 11 games. Later on in the solo pod Ari gives his take on the USMNT’s firing of Gregg Berhalter, the flawlessly executed work from CONMEBOL at the Copa America final and winners and losers from Matchday 26 in MLS.
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| Josh Atencio, American Hero - Ep. 50 | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:50:41 | |
It’s a US Open Cup dub pod as the Seattle Sounders topped Sacramento Republic FC 2-1 to advance to the semifinals. What would a run to the USOC final mean for Seattle after years of not living up to their dominant early years in this tournament? Later on, we discuss Seattle’s reported links to a Croatian winger, have a nice laugh at the Cupset that befell Atlanta United and discuss the most important question of all: Who would Ari be rooting for in a theoretical Open Cup match between the Sounders and his beloved New Mexico United?
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| Is Albert Rusnak the hottest player in MLS? - Ep. 49 | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:17:40 | |
It’s yet another dub pod as the Seattle Sounders have emerged victorious once again with Saturday’s 2-0 result over the New England Revolution. We break down Seattle’s latest three-point result, which included another virtuoso performance from the 1-2 punch of Albert Rusnak and Jordan Morris – the hottest duo in MLS at the moment. Later on, we preview Seattle’s upcoming US Open Cup fixture at Sacramento Republic, then jump around the league with thoughts on the latest comedic defeat for the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati’s demolition of Inter Miami.
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| A Tough Day for the USMNT Bots - Ep. 48 | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:44:48 | |
It’s an emergency pod as the US men’s national team has crashed out of the Copa America in embarrassing fashion. Do we care about the fate of Gregg Berhalter? Not really, but we lay down our takes on the matter anyway. Other topics include whether this ‘golden generation’ is overrated and who our dream candidates would be to take over on the sidelines. After our USMNT punditry, there was also another coach firing in MLS, LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig took some screenshots of the preseason predictions and Obed Vargas is reportedly drawing interest from Liga MX clubs.
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| The Great Seattle Fire Extinguished - Ep. 47 | 01 Jul 2024 | 01:06:04 | |
It’s another Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders emerged victorious over the Chicago Fire at Lumen Field in Matchday 23. We recap the latest come-from-behind result, which affected multiple agendas, and give our thoughts on Paul Rothrock’s omission from the starting XI. Elsewhere in MLS, Atlanta United scored one of the craziest goals of the season, while the LA Galaxy and Philadelphia Union find themselves on differing trajectories. Finally, we check in on the US men’s national team’s Copa America campaign, which we regret to report is not going all that well following their group stage defeat to Panama.
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| Seattle Sounders Reality TV - Ep. 46 | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:46:25 | |
There’s no midweek game but the Seattle Sounders certainly gave us plenty to talk about as the star striker and the left back each got (effectively) suspended for this weekend’s match against the Chicago Fire. We break down all the drama in the aftermath of Saturday’s win over FC Dallas and what it all means going forward. Elsewhere in MLS, we also had a coach firing and some major injury news come out for FC Cincinnati. We round it by regretfully reporting that the USMNT bots unfortunately found themselves in a less than pleased state due to some reports linking Weston McKennie to MLS.
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| Minor Setback, Major Comeback - Ep. 45 | 24 Jun 2024 | 01:04:40 | |
It’s the biggest Dub Pod of the season as Ari and Noah recap the Seattle Sounders’ massive 3-2 comeback victory over FC Dallas at Lumen Field in Matchday 22. Other topics include yet another riveting performance from Paul Rothrock, Raúl Ruidíaz scoring from inside the penalty area(!), Jordan Morris putting the city of Seattle on his back and Obed Vargas hitting a pass of the season front-runner. That precedes a return to the world of USMNT punditry, with takes on both the US and Canada’s Copa América openers. To wrap it up, there’s also our weekly journey around the wild world of MLS, with takes on the rest of the Matchday 22 slate.
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| Rothrockin' on Heaven's Door - Ep. 44 | 20 Jun 2024 | 01:18:36 | |
On today’s episode of Lobbing Scorchers, Ari and Noah recap the Seattle Sounders’ 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo – highlighted by back to back MLS goals from podcast poster boy Paul Rothrock. This week's Agenda Check takes a look at the current vibes around Reed Baker-Whiting, the Obed Vargas and Josh Atencio double pivot, superstar Paul Rothrock, Stefan Frei, and right back Cristian Roldan. Rounding out the show we preview the upcoming weekend matchup with FC Dallas, and winners and losers around MLS.
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| Rothrock n' Roll - Ep. 43 | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:13:46 | |
On today's episode of Lobbing Scorchers, Ari and Noah open the show recapping the Seattle Sounders' 2-0 win against Minnesota United. Highlighting the elite performance from the greatest player to ever walk the earth: Paul Rothrock. This week's Agenda Check takes a look at the current vibes around Obed Vargas, Leo Chu, Paul Rothrock, Stefan Frei, João Paulo and Albert Rusnak. Rounding out the show we preview the upcoming midweek matchup with the Houston Dynamo, winners and losers around MLS and preview Copa America.
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| A New Low for the Seattle Sounders - Ep. 42 | 10 Jun 2024 | 01:15:54 | |
Noah and Ari discuss the disappointing performances of the Sounders' loss to Sporting Kansas City and the USMNT's loss to Colombia. They also announce that the podcast has been signed by Sounder at Heart! We answer your questions about Brian Schmetzer being on the hot seat, is Frei washed and much more. This week's agenda check features Andrew Thomas and Reed Baker-Whiting.
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| LAFC: Legal Owners of the Seattle Sounders - Ep. 59 | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:18:49 | |
Lobbing Scorchers is sad to report we must bring you an emphatic L Pod today as the Seattle Sounders’ 2024 Leagues Cup campaign has come to a crashing halt. LAFC continued their dominance over the Sounders with a 3-0 thrashing, we’ll break down all the fine points, hit our Agenda Check and take your questions. We also hit on a recent tweet from Matthew Doyle that caused a stir in the Sounders sphere. Wrapping up we give you a look around Leagues Cup and some of the closing headlines of the MLS summer transfer window.
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| Club of Professional Wrestling Enthusiasts - Ep. 41 | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:48:03 | |
Noah and Ari discuss the current status of Pedro de la Vega and his ongoing injury struggles. They also analyze the upcoming match between the Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City, who are currently on a seven-game losing streak. The hosts debate the potential impact of De la Vega's absence on the Sounders' offensive capabilities and the need for additional firepower in the team. They also discuss the possibility of moving on from Raul Ruidiaz in the future. Closing the show Noah and Ari cover the firing of Atlanta United coach Gonzalo Pineda, and the conspiracy theories surrounding the Columbus Crew's defeat in the CCC final and the departure of Columbus Crew GM Tim Bezbatchenko to AFC Bournemouth.
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| Not Everyone Can Win Champions League! - Ep. 40 | 02 Jun 2024 | 01:09:46 | |
the Columbus Crew's performance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final at Pachuca. They delve into the team's unexpected loss, the impact of illness on the players, and the financial dynamics between MLS and Liga MX. The conversation also covers the coaching prowess of Wilfred Nancy and the evolving competitive landscape between the two leagues.
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| The Roman Empire is Falling - Ep. 39 | 30 May 2024 | 01:13:52 | |
Ari and Noah discuss the Seattle Sounders' recent 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. We delve into player performance, game management, and the use of VAR in the match. Ari shares his take on the coaching prowess of Pablo Mastroeni. Agenda Check this week touches on Moose, RBW, Obed, and Morris at the 9. We answer your questions about attendance, ownership and coaching. Finishing off with around MLS coverage winners and losers Atlanta United, Inter Miami, Sporting Kansas City, Chicago Fire and more!
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| Are The Seattle Sounders Finding Form? - Ep. 38 | 27 May 2024 | 01:11:00 | |
Noah and Ari discuss the Seattle Sounders' recent victory over St. Louis CITY SC and the ongoing debate about the team's starting striker. We answer your questions, including the team's recent form, player movement, and bring back the Agenda Check segment. Then we break down the upcoming Real Salt Lake matchup and go around MLS to bring you winners and losers from around the league.
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| A Kossa-Rienzi Agenda is Born - Ep. 37 | 24 May 2024 | 01:10:30 | |
Ari and Noah discuss the Seattle Sounders win over Phoenix Rising FC in the U.S. Open Cup, highlighting a match-winning performance from Kalani Kossa-Rienzi. The Scorchers Boys also introduce a new segment called 'Agenda Check' where they evaluate the status of various player agendas. Closing the show, Ari and Noah preview the upcoming match against St. Louis CITY SC, address fan questions, discuss the the departure of Emiliano Rigoni from Austin FC and the ticket controversy surrounding Inter Miami's game in Vancouver.
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| The Nouhou Experience - Ep. 36 | 22 May 2024 | 00:56:13 | |
Ari and Noah discuss the Seattle Sounders 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps and preview their upcoming match against Phoenix Rising in the US Open Cup. Ari shares his unique perspective of the Sounders game, as he was attending a wedding and couldn't watch the match. The boys highlights Jordan Morris' early goal and Obed Vargas' impact on the game. They also discuss the Nouhou red card and the missed handball call. This weeks winners and losers around the MLS including the Portland Timbers, New England Revolution, LA Galaxy, and Toronto FC. Noah also mentions the intriguing and mysterious career of Emmanuel Reynoso at Minnesota United.
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| Philadelphia Raccoounion - Ep. 35 | 16 May 2024 | 01:22:22 | |
Ari and Noah headline with a raccoon pitch invader, the Seattle Sounders loss to Real Salt Lake and highlight the standout performance of Georgi Minoungou. Then we answer your questions about Albert Rusnak and whether he is worth his designated player contract, future of the Moose agenda and address the concerns about Brian Schmetzer's coaching. Plus we hit the recent coach firing of Nashville SC's Gary Smith, the struggles of the Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps plus the winners of the week, the New York Red Bulls and the Columbus Crew.
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| Bonfire, Built - Ep. 34 | 13 May 2024 | 00:47:54 | |
Ari and Noah celebrate the Seattle Sounders 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers with an emphatic dub pod. Then the pod squad previews the upcoming midweek MLS matchup with Real Salt Lake and talk winners and losers around Major League Soccer including Sporting Kansas City, Inter Miami, Atlanta United and more!
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| You're a Bad, Bad Man Andrew Thomas (feat. Jackson Felts) - Ep. 33 | 09 May 2024 | 01:19:09 | |
Ari, Noah and Jackson recap the U.S. Open Cup penalty kicks win over Louisville City FC, answer your questions and preview the upcoming Seattle Sounders match against rival Portland Timbers.
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| Should you root for the Columbus Crew? - Ep. 32 | 06 May 2024 | 01:07:02 | |
Ari and Noah break down the Seattle Sounders uninspiring draw the LA Galaxy 0-0, talk Concacaf Champions Cup and if you should root for the Columbus Crew, preview the U.S. Open Cup matchup against USL side Louisville City and take a look around the league including Messi's record breaking game and the Portland Timbers incredibly bad run of form.
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| Seattle Sounders: Legal Owners of Pumas UNAM (feat. Niko Moreno) - Ep. 58 | 16 Aug 2024 | 01:28:33 | |
Join us on Aug. 22 for a celebration of Sounder at Heart's 1 year anniversary! Headlining the program we bring on our friend Niko Moreno from Pulso Sports to talk about Craig Waibel's press conference at Longacres and our takeaways from another Sounders transfer window without a major addition.
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| Obed Vargas is the Greatest Player Alive - Ep. 31 | 01 May 2024 | 01:13:42 | |
The Seattle Sounders took a resounding 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Union in their midweek makeup game. Ari and Noah take on this emphatic dub pod, break down the incredible play of Obed Vargas, and preview the upcoming LA Galaxy match (We love you Joseph Paintsil).
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| Seattle Sounders Improvisational Comedy Troupe - Ep. 30 | 29 Apr 2024 | 01:16:44 | |
Ari and Noah take on the Seattle Sounders 2-1 loss to DC United, then breakdown the upcoming midweek matchup with the Philadelphia Union, answer your questions and chat about winners and losers around MLS.
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| I'm Tired of Being A Loser - Ep. 29 | 22 Apr 2024 | 01:02:21 | |
Ari and Noah detail the excruciating Seattle Sounders loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, speak about Pedro De La Vega, preview the upcoming road trip to Philadelphia Union and take you around the league with Inter Miami and Messi, St. Louis CITY SC, Sporting Kansas City, Chicago Fire, Real Salt Lake and more.
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| Draw in the Heart of Frisco (feat. Jeremiah Oshan) - Ep. 28 | 15 Apr 2024 | 01:34:43 | |
Sounder At Heart's very own Jeremiah Oshan joins Ari and Noah to break down the Seattle Sounders draw to FC Dallas, preview the upcoming match against Vancouver Whitecaps and answer your questions. Plus around the league breakdowns from Inter Miami, LAFC, Portland Timbers and MORE!
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| Are the Seattle Sounders back? - Ep. 27 | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:50:03 | |
With Noah out of town, Ari wins his battle with technology and solo cooks his reaction to the Seattle Sounders' massive 5-0 victory over Canadian foes CF Montréal for their first win of 2024. It's an emphatic dub pod! Are the Seattle Sounders back? Or was this simply a mirage? Ari then lays down his takes on the rest of the Matchday 8 slate in MLS.
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| Groundhog Day in LA - Ep. 26 | 01 Apr 2024 | 01:18:20 | |
Ari and Noah recap the Seattle Sounders latest loss to the LA Galaxy, preview the upcoming match against CF Montreal and take questions from the audience. Don't miss this weeks winners and losers around Major League Soccer featuring LAFC, Vancouver Whitecaps, Colorado Rapids, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake, and the Portland Timbers.
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| Sounders Group Therapy (feat. Mark Kastner) - Ep. 25 | 27 Mar 2024 | 01:28:17 | |
The Seattle Sounders are bad, so Ari, Noah and Mark try and figure out why while answering your burning questions. Lock in this one is a riot.
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| Another Day, Another Disappointment - Ep. 24 | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:53:42 | |
Ari and Noah talk about the Seattle Sounders draw with the Colorado Rapids. Then preview the upcoming matchup with San Jose Earthquakes and talk winners and losers around MLS.
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| It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Ep. 23 | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:48:30 | |
Ari and Noah talk about the rained out Seattle Sounders vs. Philadelphia Union match, preview the upcoming Colorado Rapids match and give their winners and losers from around Major League Soccer.
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| MLS is Union Busting (feat. Peter Manikowski) - Ep. 22 | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:33:24 | |
In this special episode Noah Riffe is joined by Professional Soccer Referee's Assocation President Peter Manikowski to discuss the ongoing labor dispute between PSRA and MLS/PRO.
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| Seattle Sounders, We Owe You an Apology - Ep. 57 | 11 Aug 2024 | 01:23:14 | |
Join us on Aug. 22 for a celebration of Sounder at Heart's 1 year anniversary! We will break down all the fine points of the fantastic performance, hit our Agenda Check, take your questions and debut a new segment. We also get on our soapbox about Sounders Season ticket renewal. Take a listen!
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| It's Time To Start Paul Rothrock - Ep. 21 | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:59:29 | |
Ari and Noah break down the latest Seattle Sounders 0-0 draw to Austin FC, preview the upcoming matchup with the Philadelphia Union and talk about the winners and losers of matchday 3 in MLS.
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| R.I.P. Live Ders - Ep. 20 | 26 Feb 2024 | 01:26:18 | |
Ari and Noah give a touching eulogy for the Live Sounders twitter account, recap the 2-1 loss to LAFC, share their favorite moments from MLS matchweek 1 and preview the Seattle Sounders upcoming match with Austin FC.
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| And Then There Were 8 - Ep. 19 | 18 Nov 2023 | 01:02:31 | |
The MLS Cup Playoffs keep on pushing as Ari and Noah break down the latest Sounders win along with some around the league analysis and bracket predictions
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| Icarus Moment - Ep. 18 | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:53:49 | |
Ari and Noah talk about the Seattle Sounders loss to FC Dallas in the MLS Cup Playoffs, the remaining teams and fraudulent St. Louis City.
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| The Nouhou Game - Ep. 17 | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:54:10 | |
Ari and Noah talk about the Seattle Sounders FC win over FC Dallas, the MLS Cup Playoffs, and St. Louis CITY.
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| St. Louis CITY on Fraud Watch? - Ep. 16 | 27 Oct 2023 | 01:07:28 | |
Ari and Noah talk about the latest Seattle Sounders FC DUB against St. Louis CITY SC and preview the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs.
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| We Are So Back - Ep. 15 | 02 Sep 2023 | 01:03:18 | |
Ari and Noah talk about the latest Seattle Sounders FC DUB against Austin FC and preview the Portland Timbers rivalry match.
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| What is Vlatko Doing?! (feat. Sebastian Salazar) - Ep. 14 | 28 Jul 2023 | 01:02:06 | |
ESPN and Futbol Americas Sebastian Salazar joins Ari and Noah to talk about the Leagues Cup, Seattle Sounders, Messi mania, USWNT and more. At the start of the show Ari and Noah chat about the upcoming Seattle Sounders vs. CF Monterey Match.
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| Real Salt Madrid - Ep. 13 | 24 Jul 2023 | 01:08:33 | |
Ari and Noah discuss the Sounders incredibly bad loss to Real Salt Lake in the Leagues Cup, Messi Debut with Inter Miami, USWNT at the World Cup, and an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Arsenal from the MLS All Stars.
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| Tough Week to be a Seattleite - Ep. 12 | 14 Jul 2023 | 01:05:13 | |
Ari and Noah talk about the USMNT loss to Panama is the Concacaf Gold Cup, Seattle Sounders FC loss to San Jose Earthquakes, preview Sounders vs. FC Dallas, and Messi going to Publix.
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| A Regression of Vibes - Ep. 56 | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:58:44 | |
We’re back with an unfortunate L pod as the Seattle Sounders’ Leagues Cup group-stage match against Club Nexaca devolved into a full-on debacle that also saw them lose Pedro de la Vega to another injury. We break down what took place at Lumen Field in our game review before previewing this Thursday’s knockout-stage showdown against Joey Paints and the high-flying LA Galaxy. We also hit our weekly Agenda Check, then discuss a couple of other headlines from around MLS, including LAFC reportedly negotiating a transfer for another French superstar to pair with the already-arrived Olivier Giroud.
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| Tough Week to be Canadian - Ep. 11 | 11 Jul 2023 | 01:13:50 | |
Ari and Noah chat about the Seattle Sounders FC win over the Vancouver Whitecaps, Concacaf Gold Cup win for USMNT over Canada in penalties, preview Sounders vs. San Jose Earthquakes and chat about happenings around Major League Soccer.
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| El Trafico Takes the Crown from the Cascadia Rivalry? - Ep. 10 | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:58:20 | |
Ari and Noah discuss which rivalry is king in Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders or LAFC vs. LA Galaxy, A preview of the upcoming Sounders match at Vancouver Whitecaps and finally some MLS trades and player movement.
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| Cody Baker Doesn't Give a F*** - Ep. 9 | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:42:06 | |
Ari and Noah talk about the Seattle Sounders win over Houston Dynamo, this week in MLS recap and Concacaf Gold Cup wins from USMNT and loss by Mexico.
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| Is Yeimar better than Chad Marshall?! - Ep. 8 | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:52:10 | |
Ari and Noah break down the Seattle Sounders FC draw with Orlando City SC over the past weekend then answer your burning questions about the Sounders and MLS.
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