(This is the final of three interviews that were done while Jeremiah and Noah Riffe of Lobbing Scorchers were visiting the Sounders preseason in Marbella, Spain.) Jeremiah got the chance to sit down and talk to head coach Brian Schmetzer. We also learn what Brian’s stance on umbrellas are as a Seattle native.

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Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

The Interviews from the Sounders Marbella preseason - a sit-down with Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer

Aaron and Jeremiah discuss Sounders versus Rapids in less time than the first half of the game itself! They talk about beating Colorado 2-0 in Seattle’s home opener, before the team head off on the road for 5 away matches. The guys also chat about the hometown talisman, Paul Rothrock, who not only became the man of the match after having to sub in early but also shared the heartwarming story about the song he was listening to before the match. The episode also includes how horrific the refereeing was but how well the first home attendance of the year was. Welcome to the 2026 regular season!

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Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Matchday 1: Someone left the cake out in the rain

Niko Moreno and Tim Ostlund-Foss join Jeremiah to put a bow on the preseason. They discuss Cristian Roldan taking the captain’s armband this season, Andrew Thomas being named starting goalkeeper (for at least MD-1) and summarize what they think about the current situation at the number 9 position on the roster. In the second segment Apple TV play-by-play announcer Steve Cangelosi joins Jeremiah to preview match day one’s opponent, the Colorado Rapids. The crew wraps it up with more thoughts about Obed Vargas.

Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/elrolonw.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pulsosports144?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Follow Tim Ostlund-Foss on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/timostlundfoss.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com].

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***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

What We Learned This Week: The preseason all leads up to this - Match Day One

Mark Kastner and Tim Ostlund-Foss kick off their new podcast Backpost Runners with a discussion of the adversaries and rivalries that make soccer special. The episode features a conversation with Hugo Award winner G. Willow Wilson about villains and why their important, as well as the Guardian's Jeff Reuter diving into MLS's best rivalries and how they shape the league.

G. Willow Wilson can be found on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/gwillow.me?ref=sounderatheart.com] and her work on DC's Poison Ivy and Marvel's Black Cat can be found wherever comic books are sold. Jeff Reuter can be found on Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/jeffreuter.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and you can read his writing at the Guardian.

You can follow Mark and Tim on Bluesky at @mkstnr.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/mkstnr.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and @timostlundfoss.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/timostlundfoss.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com]

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Backpost Runners is a podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Surf Vibe” audio provided by Hunter Babcook; find them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hunnababs/].
“Backpost Runners” art provided by Bradley Smith; find them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/regularfolksdesign/].

Backpost Runners episode 1: Cleated Rivalries

(This is the second of three interviews that were done while Jeremiah and Noah Riffe of Lobbing Scorchers were visiting the Sounders preseason in Marbella, Spain.) Jeremiah got the chance to sit down and talk to Cristian and Alex Roldan. We also learn what Jeremiah’s poker tendencies are.

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***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

The Interviews from the Sounders Marbella preseason - a sit-down with Cristian and Alex Roldan

Aaron and Jeremiah return for their 2026 home opener with a mailbag and over/under episode. They talk about how the preseason went and the most unexpected transfer of Reed Baker-Whiting to Nashville. The guys also do their over/under predictions for the year and round it out with answering your question from the mailbag

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***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

The over/under and mailbag episode

Niko interviews former Sounders homegrown player Danny Leyva. They chat about how he’s currently doing with his Liga MX club, Necaxa and his time growing up in the Sounders pipeline.

Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/elrolonw.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pulsosports144?ref=sounderatheart.com].

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***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Niko Moreno interviews former Sounders homegrown Danny Leyva

Niko joins Jeremiah on magazine shipping day to talk about Osaze de Rosario breaking out this pre-season and Hassani Dotson emerging as the top option in the central midfield. They also discussed what would constitute a good season in their opinions.

Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/elrolonw.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pulsosports144?ref=sounderatheart.com].

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🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php

***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

What We Learned This Week: IV the magazine is shipping!

(This is the first of three interviews that were done while Jeremiah and Noah Riffe of Lobbing Scorchers were visiting the Sounders preseason in Marbella, Spain.) Jeremiah and Noah get the chance to sit down and talk to Seattle native Paul Rothrock. We also learn where Jeremiah proposed to his wife.

Follow Noah Riffe on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/ijusttake.photos] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@lobbingscorchers].

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***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

The Interviews from the Sounders Marbella preseason - a sit-down with Paul Rothrock

Niko joins Jeremiah to effectively catch up on everything since his return from his adventure in Europe and also take a moment to congratulate the Seahawks on their Super Bowl victory. They break down the preseason games against Hammarby and Metalist 1925 and dig in a bit into what could be a growing center back injury crisis. The biggest news they cover is the last-minute Obed Vargas transfer to European powerhouse Atletico Madrid and the rejected bid for Georgi Minoungou by Hammarby.

Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/elrolonw.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pulsosports144?ref=sounderatheart.com].

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***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA].

Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase MLS Season Pass [https://sounderathe.art/MLSPass] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/].

“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

What We Learned This Week: Spain vacation is over and it’s time to catch up

An unofficial podcast about the Seattle Sounders produced by Sounder at Heart's Jeremiah Oshan and Aaron Campeau, with Likkit Pocinwong