The Seattle Sounders’ preseason is officially a wrap after a pair of scrimmages against Louisville City FC. With just one week left until the real games start, we hit one last preseason game review and dive into our broader takeaways from an impressive training camp that saw the Sounders score 19 goals.
Elsewhere in MLS, we have an exciting blockbuster trade as the Lucho Acosta-Evander saga has officially been resolved, giving FC Dallas a new superstar and leaving the Portland Timbers in a tough spot.
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About
Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.
Ari Liljenwall
A soccer columnist and journalist with MLSSoccer.com who is a veteran of the Sounders media scene, starting as a beat writer in 2014. In 2019, Ari joined the MLS editorial staff where he writes, edits, and produces content about Major League Soccer.
Noah Riffe
A Seattle native and lifelong Seattle Sounders fan who began his career covering FC Dallas in 2015 and interning at Sporting Kansas City in 2018. Currently, Noah works as a Photo Editor for The New York Times while running media production company Just Once Media.
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