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  "textContent": "SPONSORED\n\n☕️ Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is presented by QED Coffee, a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of their three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘****LS74**** ’ for 25% off across the site.\n\n\n                            Shop\n                        \n\nWe'll kick off with a full breakdown of another 1-1 draw for the Seattle Sounders and why the result felt like two points dropped after the Sporting KC stalemate. Then, we shift into the ongoing discourse: who should lead the Sounders' attack? Was Danny Musovski’s goal against San Diego enough to earn him a run in the starting role? We also address the emerging left-back issue after Nouhou appeared to take a knock late in the match, who might need to step in, and how that change could affect the lineup. Later on, we preview a daunting midweek matchup with the high-flying, league-leading San Jose Earthquakes and outline adjustments Seattle must make to survive a side in excellent form. Finally, we scan MLS Matchday 12, highlight LAFC’s surprising collapse to Houston, and consider whether Concacaf Champions Cup fatigue is a league-wide factor.\n\nJoin us live on the Lobbing Scorchers YouTube every Monday at 8 am PT to kick off your week with the latest on all things Rave Green and Major League Soccer. Watch live to interact with us directly, and bring your questions, agendas, observations or grievances, or catch the audio version on your platform of choice.\n\n* * *\n\n## About Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff\n\nLobbing Scorchers Kickoff is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused morning show brought to you by QED Coffee. Hosted by Major League Soccer’s Ari Liljenwall and Seattle Sounders insider Niko Moreno. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.\n\nInstagram·YouTube·Facebook·TikTok·Bluesky\n\nAri Liljenwall\n\nA soccer columnist and journalist for Major League Soccer covering soccer in America’s top flight league. Liljenwall has over ten years of experience reporting on the Seattle Sounders, beginning his career as a beat writer in 2014. Liljenwall is a graduate of Western Washington University and hails from New Mexico.\n\nBluesky·LinkedIn·Articles\n\nNiko Moreno\n\nSeattle Sounders insider and Pulso Sports executive editor. Moreno is known for his news breaking ability and reporting around Major League Soccer. As a bilingual reporter Moreno is able to bring news from around the world to Seattle Sounders fans.\n\nBluesky·Twitter·Instagram·Articles\n\n## Sponsors\n\nSPONSORED\n\n☕️ Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is presented by QED Coffee, a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of their three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘****LS74**** ’ for 25% off across the site.\n\n\n                            Shop\n                        \n\nSPONSORED\n\nPodium Edmonds is a proud sponsor of Lobbing Scorchers. Located at 114 4th Ave N, in Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest.\n\n\n                            Shop\n                        \n\nSPONSORED\n\nThis podcast was made possible through the support of Full Pull Wines, a boutique wines reseller that has been sponsoring Sounder at Heart since 2011.\n\n\n                            Subscribe\n                        \n\nSPONSORED\n\nLobbing Scorchers is proud to partner with Haxan Ferments as the official hot sauce provider of our flaming hot takes. Use code ****LS**** at checkout for a FREE hot sauce with your order!\n\n\n                            Shop\n                        ",
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