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Kickoff: Should we believe in this team?

Seattle let a two-goal lead slip in San Diego. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts on Seattle's MLS Cup case, the best starting XI and Wednesday’s Houston matchup. New Kickoff every Monday.

Ari Liljenwall Oct 26, 2026 1 min read

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Kickoff: Did Seattle undo all their progress?

Seattle's 1-1 draw with CF Montréal raises fresh questions about their resurgence. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts on the Montréal fallout, Sebastián Gómez's starting case and the Craig Waibel GM vote. New Kickoff every Monday.

Ari Liljenwall Oct 19, 2026 1 min read

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Kickoff: Is this the real Seattle Sounders?

Seattle's resurgence continued with a 3-0 road win over New England. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts discuss Hassani Dotson's breakout performance, Dejan Joveljić's growing influence and whether Craig Waibel was cooking all along. New Kickoff every Monday.

Ari Liljenwall Oct 12, 2026 1 min read

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Kickoff: What should we make of the win streak?

Seattle is winning again. Ari hosts a solo edition of Kickoff with Jackson Felts on vacation to break down what's behind the Sounders' turnaround, Albert Rusnák's season and what Seattle's recent form means going forward. New Kickoff every Monday.

Ari Liljenwall Oct 5, 2026 1 min read

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Kickoff: Who's Seattle's biggest threat in the West?

Seattle are unbeaten in seven after a 3-1 win over Minnesota United. Ari Liljenwall and Jackson Felts discuss whether the Sounders have turned a corner, their biggest threats in the West and Seattle's best XI. New Kickoff every Monday.

Ari Liljenwall Sep 28, 2026 1 min read