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Longform Seattle Sounders columns from Lobbing Scorchers. Arguments, analysis and scorching takes that need more room than a podcast segment.

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The Scouting Report: It's playoff time

The Sounders saved their season against LAFC. But what would it actually take for a playoff run to change how we view this team? Plus: Jordan Morris, Deki's struggles and the Cavan Sullivan show.

Ari Liljenwall 7 min read

The Scouting Report: Achieving nirvana

Two 5-1 defeats to Cascadia rivals tell the story of Seattle's unraveling season. Why the Vancouver capitulation changes everything, the midfield and mentality issues behind the collapse, and a look at Nashville SC's historic campaign.

Ari Liljenwall 8 min read

The Scouting Report: Seattle's offense comes to life

Seattle has won two straight and the attack is finally showing signs of improvement. In the first edition of The Scouting Report: the Rusnák-Morris connection, Paul Arriola's case to start, Dejan Joveljić's eventual return and what's next against Sporting KC.

Ari Liljenwall 8 min read