Kickoff: How should the Seattle Sounders line up in the Leagues Cup semis?

After a rotated side pulled out a dominating 5-2 victory for the Seattle Sounders over Sporting KC in Matchday 30, it's onto the Leagues Cup semifinals, where the Rave Green will take on LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. We'll review Seattle's 5-goal outburst against the Wrestling Enthusiasts, then break out the lineup builder to project how we think Brian Schmetzer should deploy his XI on Wednesday. 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.