With Obed Vargas out for at least the next two games while he’s at the U20 World Cup, the Seattle Sounders are looking for a replacement. The top candidate appears to be Snyder Brunell, who has played quite well since joining the first team this summer.

Jeremiah and Niko discuss what Sounders fans can expect from the 18-year-old, weigh in on the other position battles and give an update on potential European interest in Vargas.

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

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Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. 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/].

Nos Audietis: Why Snyder Brunell is looking like next man up in central midfield

The Reign sit in 6th place with five matches remaining on the schedule. As the end of the regular season nears, the NWSL playoff picture is far from clear. In this week's episode we get into Seattle's 2-0 loss to the Kansas City Current, and how despite the loss, we saw a lot of good things on the field from the Reign. We wrap up the episode going over other NWSL results and preview the Reign's next match.

The Cooler Guild: Loss in KC, playoff push still on - Ep. 48

The Seattle Sounders have suffered their first two-game losing streak since the Club World Cup and haven’t won in three. That’s obviously bad news, but there’s plenty of reason to think this slump is temporary. The underlying numbers still like the Sounders and now they’ve got some home games.

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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/].

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Nos Audietis: Hand hovering, but not hitting panic button yet

It was an unceremonious rematch with Inter Miami and the Barca Boys in Matchday 34, bringing the question to the forefront: Are the Seattle Sounders nursing a Leagues Cup hangover? We'll talk about that, preview this Sunday's road showdown at Austin FC, and react to Thursday's news that Reed Baker-Whiting has signed a three-year U22 Initiative contract extension with the club.

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Under the Lights: Seattle Sounders Signing of Reed Baker-Whiting is MAJOR

The Seattle Sounders appear to have a bit of a goalkeeper controversy. It’s not that Stefan Frei has played poorly as much as it is he’s failed to firmly take hold of the spot. Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer effectively confirmed the tenuous nature of the battle between Frei and backup Andrew Thomas on Friday.

Jeremiah, Niko and Tim discuss that as well as the brewing position battle in the attack as Pedro de la Vega, Albert Rusnák and Jordan Morris all return to the fold.

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Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. 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].

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

Nos Audietis: What to make of Sounders goalkeeper situation

We react and take calls following Seattle's Leagues Cup 2025 final rematch at Inter Miami CF.

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Sounder at Heart [https://lobbingscorchers.com/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.

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 * Ari Liljenwall [https://sounderathe.art/ari]
 * Noah Riffe [https://sounderathe.art/noah]

Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media. [https://www.justoncemedia.com/]

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.

Postgame Live: Fans react to Seattle Sounders EMBARRASSING 3-1 loss to Inter Miami!

The Tiny Dragon does it again. It took 72 hours but the Reign ultimately came out victorious at home, winning 1-0 against Racing Louisville. We get into the match, its oddities, and what went right. Additionally we cover our usual segments, discuss the other results from around the league, and preview the Reign’s next match.

The Cooler Guild: Jess Fishlock is inevitable - Ep. 47

The Seattle Sounders lost 3-1 to Inter Miami, a game they played on two days’ rest and required a cross-country road trip. The result was pretty predictable, if we’re being honest. But what Jeremiah and Aaron point out is the degree to which it’s a problem is mostly a result of dropping points on Saturday.

That sets up a final five-game stretch in which the Sounders have virtually no margin for error if they want to secure home-field advantage through the first round of the playoffs.

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***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. 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/].

Nos Audietis: Maybe we got a bit ahead of ourselves…

Trinity Rodman is really good at soccer. It wasn’t a great day for the Seattle Reign at Audi Field as they lost 2-0 to the Washington Spirit. We get into the loss and how things are shaping up for the team as they continue to push for the playoffs. Following our game discussion, we get into some moves around the NWSL, other results from the weekend, as well as a quick look at the Reign’s next match.

The Cooler Guild: Unspirited away, again - Ep. 46

Cristian Roldan has been mostly an afterthought when it comes to the United States national team, even when he was one of the final players to make the 2022 World Cup roster. But after being a late addition to the most recent camp and helping the USA beat Japan 2-0, it looks like he might be solidifying his spot.

Jeremiah and Charlie Boehm discuss Roldan’s place in the USMNT and more broadly what the situation looks like about 10 months from the 20w6 World Cup. They also discuss the Sounders’ position as they head into the final stretch of the 2025 regular season.

Follow Charles Boehm on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/cboehm.bsky.social] and read him on MLSsoccer.com [https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/topics/national-writer-charles-boehm/].

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***

Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. 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/].

Nos Audietis: Could Cristian Roldan help turn around USMNT fortunes?

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