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

16 posts

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