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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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Five MLS teams that nailed the 2026 summer transfer window, from New England's Jack Harrison steal to Atlanta's $18M Breel Embolo swing.

Ari Liljenwall Sep 11, 2026 11 min read

Seattle Sounders acquire Caden Clark from D.C. United for a 2028 second-round SuperDraft pick. Here is why the stakes may be higher than they look.

Ari Liljenwall Sep 2, 2026 8 min read

The man who ended the Sounders' 2024 season is their new No. 9.

Ari Liljenwall Aug 25, 2026 5 min read

The USMNT striker is reportedly drawing MLS interest.

Ari Liljenwall Aug 21, 2026 5 min read

Reducing his tenure to an injury-riddled bust is an oversimplification.

Ari Liljenwall Aug 17, 2026 7 min read

There will be no repeat, but the tournament provided some interesting developments.

Ari Liljenwall Aug 14, 2026 14 min read

Just put a Roldan on it.

Ari Liljenwall Aug 11, 2026 6 min read

Major League Soccer’s roster rules are, to put it charitably, a convoluted disaster.

Ari Liljenwall Aug 6, 2026 12 min read

It's time for some transfer-mongering regarding ways to strengthen Seattle's midfield.

Noah Riffe Aug 4, 2026 14 min read