About this episode
Coming off their historic 7-goal romp over Cruz Azul, the Seattle Sounders made it two in a row in Leagues Cup 2025 Phase One, this time topping Santos Laguna 2-1 at Lumen Field. With two wins and a gaudy +8 goal differential, are the Rave Green tournament frontrunners with one Phase One match left to go? SPONSORS 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. 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! Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Niko Moreno Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media. Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused live morning show. Join Ari Liljenwall and Niko Moreno live on YouTube every Monday, at 8am Pacific to kickoff your week with the inside scoop on the Seattle Sounders and Major League Soccer. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Pulso Sports' Niko Moreno. Grab a coffee as we talk about the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.