It’s officially match week! After an excellent preseason, the Seattle Sounders kick off their 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup campaign on Wednesday at Guatemalan outfit Antigua GFC. On our second episode of Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff, Niko Moreno shares his research and scouting report on Antigua as part of our first match preview of the season. We also look ahead to the league season opener this weekend against Charlotte FC.

Lobbing Scorchers will be hosting regular live shows throughout the 2025 MLS season! Join Ari Liljenwall and Niko Moreno at 8 am PT every Monday as they get your week started with Seattle Sounders coverage.