Kickoff: Sounders Make International Headlines with Cruz Azul Beatdown

Seattle got Leagues Cup 2025 Phase One off to a roaring start with Thursday's historic 7-0 demolition of Cruz Azul that made waves across Concacaf. With Santos Laguna up next on a short turnaround, we lay down a special Saturday edition of Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff discussing the seismic victory and look ahead to Sunday's follow-up clash at Lumen Field. 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.