Jeremiah and Aaron analyze the Sounders' newest signing, Ryan Kent, discussing his potential impact and how he fits into the team's system. They also delve into potential formation changes, team health updates, and offer insights into Danny Musovski's performance. The episode features a discussion about BodySpec and a power ranking of potential Sounders lineups.
The Tacoma Defiance will play USL League One team Spokane Velocity in Round Two of the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday. To learn a bit more about this relatively new professional team, Jeremiah talked to Benji Wade of Spokane Soccer Show . They also discuss how promotion and relegation could impact the local soccer scene. *** 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 ...
Matt Doyle joins to discuss Peter Vermes's firing from Sporting KC, attributing it to ownership's failure to curb Vermes's control. They analyze San Diego FC's surprising success, the Sounders' challenges, Vancouver's strong performance, Austin FC's sustainability, Minnesota United's approach, and the LA Galaxy's potential struggles.
Jeremiah and Niko discuss the potential signing of English winger Ryan Kent and its impact on the Seattle Sounders roster. They analyze Kent's career, potential fit, and the team's evolving strategy. The episode also covers Obed Vargas's development, the financial implications of the Club World Cup, and previews the upcoming match against San Jose.
Jeremiah and Aaron answer mailbag questions about the Sounders, including discussions on potential tactical changes, U22 roster spots, player development, schedule management, and rumored signings. They also debate the team's all-time greats and provide updates on Sounder at Heart's content and sponsorships. The episode offers insights into the team's current state and future prospects.
Jeremiah and Niko discuss Nico Lodeiro's return to Seattle as a Houston Dynamo player, the Sounders' need for a home win, and potential replacements for Paul Arriola. They analyze recent performances, injury updates, and potential MLS player targets to strengthen the team. The hosts emphasize the importance of team unity, exciting roster moves, and addressing Nico's possible feelings of rejection.
Yes, Jeremiah and Aaron discuss the most recent Sounders’ loss, but they also unveiled a new feature they’re tentatively calling ‘power rankings’ in which they choose a topic surrounding the Sounders and … rank them. In their first power ranking, the look at potential sites for a new Sounders stadium. Spoiler alert: they are not really loving the idea of moving from downtown Seattle to Longacres. They also talk to Kelyn Rowe about playing for Ballard FC in tonight’s U.S. Open Cup match against S...
Jeremiah and Nico discuss the Sounders' recent injury setbacks, including Arriola's ACL tear and injuries to Morris and Vega, and analyze the team's depth and ability to cope with these losses. They debate Ferreira's role and usage, examine the Cruz Azul defeat, and discuss the Sounders' ambition level and investment in the roster amid stadium concerns. They preview the upcoming match against St. Louis and the challenges it presents.
Aaron and Jeremiah discuss the Sounders' contrasting week, including a dominant win and a deflating loss compounded by injuries. They assess the team's ability to weather the storm, focusing on key player performances and upcoming schedule. Ross Smith joins to preview the St. Louis City match, highlighting their defensive strength and new offensive additions.
Jeremiah Oshan and Joe Lowery discuss the unpredictable nature of the MLS Western Conference early in the season, highlighting surprising performances from teams like San Diego and Vancouver. They analyze the struggles of LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers, and debate the effectiveness of Austin FC's roster construction. The episode also touches on the Seattle Sounders' depth and key player performances.
Jeremiah and Niko recap a joint press conference between the Sounders and Reign, discussing facility sharing and community development. They analyze the Sounders' scoreless tie against Cruz Azul, highlighting missed opportunities and the surprising reaction from Mexican media. The episode also previews the upcoming match against LAFC, evaluating team lineups and potential challenges.
Jeremiah and Mark dissect the Sounders' frustrating loss to Real Salt Lake, highlighting critical errors and questionable lineup decisions. They debate player performances, focusing on the impact of De La Vega and the struggles on the right side. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming Cruz Azul match and a discussion of the Sounders' potential path in the Champions Cup.
In this episode, Jeremiah and Niko preview the Sounders' upcoming match against Real Salt Lake, analyzing RSL's struggles and the Sounders' historical difficulties in Utah. They then discuss Pedro de la Vega's performance and Brian Schmetzer's critique, highlighting the balance between flair and tactical discipline. Finally, they preview the Concacaf Champions Cup match against Cruz Azul, discussing the Mexican team's talent and internal turmoil, and debate the Sounders' roster management amid fixture congestion.
Jeremiah and Aaron dissect the Seattle Sounders' 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC, balancing frustration over dropped points with optimism about the team's improved performance and attacking prowess. They analyze the costly own goal, discuss tactical decisions, and highlight standout performances from players like Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnak. The episode also touches on fixture congestion, squad rotation, and the energized atmosphere at the game.
Matt Doyle joins the podcast to discuss Week 1 of the MLS Western Conference, analyzing team performances and overreacting storylines. Key topics include the LA Galaxy's struggles, San Diego's impressive debut, RSL's issues, and the Sounders' performance. They also touch on tactical shifts, player performances, and power rankings.
In this episode, Jeremiah and Niko analyze the Sounders' 3-1 victory over Antigua, highlighting key players like Obed Vargas and Pedro de la Vega, and discuss Brian Schmetzer's tactical adjustments. They preview the upcoming match against Charlotte, assessing their new signings and potential challenges. The hosts also delve into the Nicolás Lodeiro situation, examining the Sounders' perspective on his departure and the team's future roster plans, while promoting the Sounder at Heart podcast network and sponsors.
Jeremiah and Aaron treat February’s mailbag episode a bit like a preview of the season. With that in mind, they pick about a dozen items to give their over/under prediction on. They, of course, answer a bunch of questions on subjects like our breakout candidates, the next candidate for sale and which position they might target for a U22 signing. All questions for this episode were submitted through Discord. Subscribers on the “Supporter” tier or above are entitled to join. Please email us for an...
We’re back with another episode of ‘What we learned this week with Niko.’ There weren’t so much new learnings as there were lots of bolstering of previously held opinions. The biggest is that Pedro de la Vega looked really, really good. He had two goals in this game and helped create another. This is a player who seems to be looking to prove a point. *** 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...
We’re back with another episode of “What we learned this week” with Niko Moreno. In addition to discussing Wednesday’s preseason games and taking an early look at the depth chart, Niko shares that there’s at least a possibility that Nico Lodeiro could be available and potentially return to the Sounders. *** 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 . You can also...
We’re trying something a bit different today. Fresh off the news that ETR has been put on some sort of potentially permanent hiatus, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle joins the show to go through the entire Western Conference’s offseason so far. Spoiler alert: He really likes what the Sounders have done but isn’t quite as down at the LA Galaxy as we’d like him to be. *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. You can support us by...
Look, it may have only been a preseason game — the first one of the year at that — but Pedro de la Vega was every bit as good as you could have hoped in the Sounders’ 2-0 win over Puskás Akadémia on Thursday. Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah Oshan to discuss the game as well as the other news of the week. *** 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 . You can also wat...
Tim Foss and Niko Moreno join Jeremiah for what is hopefully going to be a new regular feature: Post training round-table discussions. On this episode, they discuss the first week of preseason, who they were impressed by and what they thought of Jésus Ferreira’s earlier-than-expected arrival. *** 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: https://www.sounderatheart.co...
Jeremiah and Aaron are back with another mailbag episode. Among the questions they tackle is how the Sounders should prioritize various trophies; assessments of their offseason; and the impact of when the Sounders sell Obed Vargas. *** 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: https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/ You can also support the show by checking out our lin...
The Sounders held their first official day of preseason training on Monday and while they didn’t do much, we did get a chance to get to know a bit more about Paul Arriola, who officially joined the team earlier in the day after a trade with FC Dallas. The veteran midfielder seemed thrilled to be here and excited to start competing for trophies. Jeremiah gives a quick overview of what happened and what we should expect this preseason. Note: This episode of Sound Bites is being made available to e...
The Sounders made their acquisition of Jesus Ferreira official on Wednesday. To give us a better idea of what kind of player and person the Sounders are adding, we talked to FC Dallas insider Steve Davis. Not only is Davis one of the longest tenured soccer writers in North America, but he’s also the color commentator for FC Dallas and has been covering Ferreira for nearly a decade. Davis pushes back against some of the narratives surrounding Ferreira and thinks the Sounders have picked up a pote...
With news that the Sounders have finalized the details of their trade with FC Dallas to acquire Jesus Ferreira dropping today, Jeremiah and Mark spun up a quick 30-minute podcast to discuss everything we know. They address the reality that this might not quite be what fans had in mind this offseason, but it undeniably makes the Sounders better on paper than they were last year. Beyond that, time will tell. Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported...
Jeremiah resumes his captaincy of the SS Sound Bites to catch you up on a busy few days to close out the year. He discusses the 2025 schedule, the league’s publishing of the General Allocation Money totals for each team, updates on various rumors, his take on the new Leagues Cup format and a brief recap of the SuperDraft.
Jeremiah and Aaron answer a lot of your questions, dealing with everything from Adrian Hanauer’s stewardship of the club to the impact of the Club World Cup on this season. Before they get to all that, though, they dig into the rumors surrounding the potential acquisition of Paul Arriola and Jesus Ferreira. 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: https://www.sounde...
Following his end-of-season press conference, Jeremiah sat down with Sounders GM Craig Waibel to go a bit more in depth. Waibel shared his thoughts on the Sounders’ season, some of the plans for the offseason and his excitement about an international-heavy 2025. *** 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: https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/ You can also support t...
Jeremiah and Aaron discuss the Western Conference final in the first segment and then do a deep dive into the roster. They go through each player and discuss whether they should be a building block for the future, a short-term keep or someone it’s time to move. Get the podcast delivered to you on Spotify , iTunes or any other podcast service. 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 subscr...
