Lobbing Scorchers

Ari Liljenwall

Welcome to Lobbing Scorchers a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused podcast hosted by Major League Soccer journalist Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join Ari as he lobs his scorching takes on the Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more. With insider knowledge, passionate analysis, and captivating interviews, Lobbing Scorchers brings you the latest updates, in-depth match breakdowns, league updates, player spotlights, and thought-provoking discussions.

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The Nouhou Experience - Ep. 36
Yesterday
The Nouhou Experience - Ep. 36
Ari and Noah discuss the Seattle Sounders 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps and preview their upcoming match against Phoenix Rising in the US Open Cup. Ari shares his unique perspective of the Sounders game, as he was attending a wedding and couldn't watch the match. The boys highlights Jordan Morris' early goal and Obed Vargas' impact on the game. They also discuss the Nouhou  red card and the missed handball call. This weeks winners and losers around the MLS including the Portland Timbers, New England Revolution, LA Galaxy, and Toronto FC. Noah also mentions the intriguing and mysterious career of Emmanuel Reynoso at Minnesota United.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com

Episodes

The Nouhou Experience - Ep. 36
Yesterday
The Nouhou Experience - Ep. 36
Ari and Noah discuss the Seattle Sounders 1-1 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps and preview their upcoming match against Phoenix Rising in the US Open Cup. Ari shares his unique perspective of the Sounders game, as he was attending a wedding and couldn't watch the match. The boys highlights Jordan Morris' early goal and Obed Vargas' impact on the game. They also discuss the Nouhou  red card and the missed handball call. This weeks winners and losers around the MLS including the Portland Timbers, New England Revolution, LA Galaxy, and Toronto FC. Noah also mentions the intriguing and mysterious career of Emmanuel Reynoso at Minnesota United.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Philadelphia Raccoounion - Ep. 35
1w ago
Philadelphia Raccoounion - Ep. 35
Ari and Noah headline with a raccoon pitch invader, the Seattle Sounders loss to Real Salt Lake and highlight the standout performance of Georgi Minoungou. Then we answer your questions about Albert Rusnak and whether he is worth his designated player contract, future of the Moose agenda and address the concerns about Brian Schmetzer's coaching. Plus we hit the recent coach firing of Nashville SC's Gary Smith, the struggles of the Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps plus the winners of the week, the New York Red Bulls and the Columbus Crew.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Bonfire, Built - Ep. 34
May 13 2024
Bonfire, Built - Ep. 34
Ari and Noah celebrate the Seattle Sounders 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers with an emphatic dub pod. Then the pod squad previews the upcoming midweek MLS matchup with Real Salt Lake and talk winners and losers around Major League Soccer including Sporting Kansas City, Inter Miami, Atlanta United and more!Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
You're a Bad, Bad Man Andrew Thomas (feat. Jackson Felts) - Ep. 33
May 9 2024
You're a Bad, Bad Man Andrew Thomas (feat. Jackson Felts) - Ep. 33
Ari, Noah and Jackson recap the U.S. Open Cup penalty kicks win over Louisville City FC, answer your questions and preview the upcoming Seattle Sounders match against rival Portland Timbers.Follow Jackson: https://twitter.com/JacksonOnRadioSupport the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Should you root for the Columbus Crew? - Ep. 32
May 6 2024
Should you root for the Columbus Crew? - Ep. 32
Ari and Noah break down the Seattle Sounders uninspiring draw the LA Galaxy 0-0, talk Concacaf Champions Cup and if you should root for the Columbus Crew, preview the U.S. Open Cup matchup against USL side Louisville City and take a look around the league including Messi's record breaking game and the Portland Timbers incredibly bad run of form.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Obed Vargas is the Greatest Player Alive - Ep. 31
May 1 2024
Obed Vargas is the Greatest Player Alive - Ep. 31
The Seattle Sounders took a resounding 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Union in their midweek makeup game. Ari and Noah take on this emphatic dub pod, break down the incredible play of Obed Vargas, and preview the upcoming LA Galaxy match (We love you Joseph Paintsil).Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Seattle Sounders Improvisational Comedy Troupe - Ep. 30
Apr 29 2024
Seattle Sounders Improvisational Comedy Troupe - Ep. 30
Ari and Noah take on the Seattle Sounders 2-1 loss to DC United, then breakdown the upcoming midweek matchup with the Philadelphia Union, answer your questions and chat about winners and losers around MLS.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
I'm Tired of Being A Loser - Ep. 29
Apr 22 2024
I'm Tired of Being A Loser - Ep. 29
Ari and Noah detail the excruciating Seattle Sounders loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, speak about Pedro De La Vega, preview the upcoming road trip to Philadelphia Union and take you around the league with Inter Miami and Messi, St. Louis CITY SC, Sporting Kansas City, Chicago Fire, Real Salt Lake and more.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Draw in the Heart of Frisco (feat. Jeremiah Oshan) - Ep. 28
Apr 15 2024
Draw in the Heart of Frisco (feat. Jeremiah Oshan) - Ep. 28
Sounder At Heart's very own Jeremiah Oshan joins Ari and Noah to break down the Seattle Sounders draw to FC Dallas, preview the upcoming match against Vancouver Whitecaps and answer your questions. Plus around the league breakdowns from Inter Miami, LAFC, Portland Timbers and MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart: https://www.sounderatheart.com/Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Are the Seattle Sounders back? - Ep. 27
Apr 9 2024
Are the Seattle Sounders back? - Ep. 27
With Noah out of town, Ari wins his battle with technology and solo cooks his reaction to the Seattle Sounders' massive 5-0 victory over Canadian foes CF Montréal for their first win of 2024. It's an emphatic dub pod! Are the Seattle Sounders back? Or was this simply a mirage? Ari then lays down his takes on the rest of the Matchday 8 slate in MLS.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Groundhog Day in LA - Ep. 26
Apr 1 2024
Groundhog Day in LA - Ep. 26
Ari and Noah recap the Seattle Sounders latest loss to the LA Galaxy, preview the upcoming match against CF Montreal and take questions from the audience. Don't miss this weeks winners and losers around Major League Soccer featuring LAFC, Vancouver Whitecaps, Colorado Rapids, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake, and the Portland Timbers.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Sounders Group Therapy (feat. Mark Kastner) - Ep. 25
Mar 27 2024
Sounders Group Therapy (feat. Mark Kastner) - Ep. 25
The Seattle Sounders are bad, so Ari, Noah and Mark try and figure out why while answering your burning questions. Lock in this one is a riot.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Another Day, Another Disappointment - Ep. 24
Mar 19 2024
Another Day, Another Disappointment - Ep. 24
Ari and Noah talk about the Seattle Sounders draw with the Colorado Rapids. Then preview the upcoming matchup with San Jose Earthquakes and talk winners and losers around MLS.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Ep. 23
Mar 11 2024
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Ep. 23
Ari and Noah talk about the rained out Seattle Sounders vs. Philadelphia Union match, preview the upcoming Colorado Rapids match and give their winners and losers from around Major League Soccer.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
MLS is Union Busting (feat. Peter Manikowski) - Ep. 22
Mar 8 2024
MLS is Union Busting (feat. Peter Manikowski) - Ep. 22
In this special episode Noah Riffe is joined by Professional Soccer Referee's Assocation President Peter Manikowski to discuss the ongoing labor dispute between PSRA and MLS/PRO.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
It's Time To Start Paul Rothrock - Ep. 21
Mar 4 2024
It's Time To Start Paul Rothrock - Ep. 21
Ari and Noah break down the latest Seattle Sounders 0-0 draw to Austin FC, preview the upcoming matchup with the Philadelphia Union and talk about the winners and losers of matchday 3 in MLS.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
R.I.P. Live Ders - Ep. 20
Feb 26 2024
R.I.P. Live Ders - Ep. 20
Ari and Noah give a touching eulogy for the Live Sounders twitter account, recap the 2-1 loss to LAFC, share their favorite moments from MLS matchweek 1 and preview the Seattle Sounders upcoming match with Austin FC.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
And Then There Were 8 - Ep. 19
Nov 18 2023
And Then There Were 8 - Ep. 19
The MLS Cup Playoffs keep on pushing as Ari and Noah break down the latest Sounders win along with some around the league analysis and bracket predictionsSupport the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
Icarus Moment - Ep. 18
Nov 10 2023
Icarus Moment - Ep. 18
Ari and Noah talk about the Seattle Sounders loss to FC Dallas in the MLS Cup Playoffs, the remaining teams and fraudulent St. Louis City.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com
The Nouhou Game - Ep. 17
Nov 2 2023
The Nouhou Game - Ep. 17
Ari and Noah talk about the Seattle Sounders FC win over FC Dallas, the MLS Cup Playoffs, and St. Louis CITY.Support the Show.Follow Ari Liljenwall: https://twitter.com/AriLiljenwallFollow Noah Riffe: https://twitter.com/NoahRiffe---Just Once Media: https://www.justoncemedia.com