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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 refereein...
Jeremiah Oshan, Niko Moreno, and Tim Ostlund-Foss analyze Andrew Thomas being named starting goalkeeper and Christian Roldan as captain. They delve into the Sounders' unique scouting and "selling club" philosophy, Jordan Morris's role as a number nine, and Pedro de la Vega's injury. The episode also features an interview with Steve Cangelosi, who previews the Colorado Rapids game and discusses MLS's changing structure, concluding with a deep dive into the complex Obed Vargas transfer.
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 and her work on DC's Poison Ivy and Marvel's Black Cat can be found wherever comic boo...
(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. Sponsor 🍷 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://fullp...
Aaron and Jeremiah delve into the Sounders' preseason, including standout players and projected lineup changes. They analyze the impact of Reed Baker-Whiting's transfer and the team's broader offseason roster strategy. The episode also features extensive over/under predictions for player performance and team outcomes, alongside a listener mailbag addressing new investors, stadium plans, and future transfer philosophy.
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 and YouTube . Sponsor 🍷 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 podcas...
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 and YouTube . Sponsor 🍷 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://...
(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 and YouTube . Sponsor 🍷 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 wan...
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 Ni...
Niko joined Jeremiah for an emergency podcast to discuss the very imminent transfer of Obed Vargas from the Sounders to Atletico Madrid. Although no official announcement has been made the deal sounds to be effectively done with a contract through 2030 and the Sounders are expected to retain a significant sell-on percentage and a transfer fee likely in the $3-5 million range. They also discuss who the likely replacements will be in the Sounders midfield and what the financial flexibility the tra...
Niko joins Jeremiah in the brand new Sounder at Heart offices located in the heart of the International District to talk about everything going on right now during the Sounders pre-season. The guys discuss Alex Roldan and Nouhou’s extensions and also how the Danny Musovski contract negotiations are faring. They talk about how the players are feeling at this phase of training camp in Spain and of course the ongoing, continuing, never-ending Obed Vargas story. Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and You...
Niko joined Jeremiah to do a review of the Sounders first preseason game against Brondby. They discussed player performance and the use of new team formations all while stressing that it is way too early to panic. The guys took time to talk about the upcoming Sounder at Heart print publication and the office/studio space that was acquired. Also covered was a bit about the transfer window/General Allocation Money (GAM) league changes and of course the ongoing Obed Vargas saga. Follow Niko Moreno ...
Niko joins Jeremiah to break down the start of the Sounders preseason. They discuss coach Brian Schmetzer's emphasis on player accountability, the internal competition among what seems like 15 players and a high-level of commitment shown by big players like Jordan Morris, Jesus Ferreira and Albert Rusnák. Jeremiah and Niko also talk about new signings Hassani Dotson and Sebastian Gomez as well as the addition of new assistant coach, Ricardo Clark. And of course, the seemingly ongoing drama aroun...
Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss early offseason new updates. The pair discuss Stefan Frei’s contract extension as well as Paul Rothrock’s return after flirting with free agency. They also cover Danny Leyva’s transfer to Club Necaxa, the Hassani Dotson signing, the continuing Obed Vargas saga and the departure of assistant coach Andy Rose. Last but not least the guys talk about the impending launch of a Sounder at Heart print magazine. Pre-order the first-ever issue of IV Magazine . Follow ...
He’s staying home. Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss the Sounders re-signing of local folk hero/soccer player Paul Rothrock. The guys break down some specifics of the saga that has been ongoing for quite some time and what ultimately led to Paul re-signing. They also weigh in on the other new additions to the team in Hassani Dotson, Ryan Sailor and Max Anchor. Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube . Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines : Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine se...
Jeremiah Oshan, Nico Moreno, and Jeff Reuter break down the Seattle Sounders' acquisition of Hassani Dotson, a versatile midfielder from Minnesota United. They delve into Dotson's career trajectory, his
Paul Tenorio, senior writer covering soccer for The Athletic, joins Jeremiah as they discuss his book, The Messi Effect. The book description reads: “The Messi Effect takes you inside the locker room as Messi’s arrival turned a last-place team into a global phenomenon, and into the Major League Soccer boardroom as league owners debated how to leverage Messi’s arrival to shape the future of the league and sport in America.” Follow Paul Tenorio on BlueSky . Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines : Love wine b...
Niko joins Jeremiah to discuss several major roster developments including the confirmed re-signing of Sounders legend Stefan Frei on a reduced-salary contract. They talk details over the Danny Leyva transfer to Necaxa as well as what the team is prepared to do about Obed Vargas if negotiations continue to stall out. Also discussed is what Paul Rothrock choosing San Jose would mean to the team and Tacoma Defiance roster news. Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube . Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines...
Adam Belz of The Scuffed Podcast joins Jeremiah to discuss the recent USMNT World Cup draw. They also dug into roster decisions leading up to the World Cup and of course, Cristian Roldan’s place on the roster. To round the conversation out the two conversed about whether or not Mauricio Pochettino is exactly the right coach for the USMNT for all the reasons no one really expected. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines : Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse th...
Niko and Jeremiah discussed the likelihood of the very unexpected transfer rumor that surfaced about a potential Danny Leyva move to Necaxa of Liga MX. They talk about what the fee range might be in and what that cap space to do for the Sounders 2026 roster, including what the Leyva news might mean for Obed Vargas’ status. On the topic of other contracts the guys shared updates on Stefan Frei and Paul Rothrock seemingly being courted by Nashville SC. Frustrations about Craig Waibel’s public comm...
Andrew Visnovsky formerly with MLS Player Relations joins Jeremiah to help break down some of the challenges of the upcoming CBA negotiations for this next era of Major League Soccer. Andrew Visnovsky is Senior Counsel at Vela Wood. His practice is focused on the sports business, advising players, agents, clubs, and governing bodies on matters related to strategic regulatory advice, player and business transactions, and disputes. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines : Love wine but not wine clubs? Check o...
Jeremiah Oshan and Nico Moreno discuss the Seattle Sounders' end-of-season press conference, emphasizing the club's strategy of maintaining a largely consistent roster for 2026. They highlight the success of academy players and the lack of urgent need for major external signings, attributing past failures to correctable in-game issues rather than roster inadequacy. The hosts also laud Brian Schmetzer's coaching turnaround and look forward to key player development and strategic adjustments for a strong next season, while acknowledging big decisions loom in 2027.
As we are in the offseason now, Aaron and Jeremiah answer a lot of questions posed by the Sounder at Heart Discord. They tackled some season review questions including which players overperformed their contracts in 2025, discussed several stadium issues including ideas on how to make Lumen a better option, and what is going on with Obed Vargas contract talks. The guys finish it out and answer various questions about the current and future roster. Even in the offseason there is a lot to break dow...
Niko and Jeremiah learned a lot this week but really the hot topic became the MLS proposed calendar changes and putting MLS season pass behind only one paywall. They also review the Sounders' disappointing playoff exit at the hands of themselves and Minnesota. Finally the guys briefly touch on the uncertainties in play contract negotiations including Stefan Frei, Obed Vargas, and Paul Rothrock. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines : Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets...
Well that turned out to be a whimper. Aaron and Jeremiah unpack the loss in the first round of the playoffs to Minnesota. Painful as the quick exit was, they discussed whether or not this defeat was the biggest choke in Sounders history. The guys dive into the roster and look at the various contracts about to expire to get an idea of what they think the front office will do with those players ahead of the offseason. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines : Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutiqu...
Niko and Jeremiah with What We Learned This Week; The big topic was how the Sounders looked in training this week ahead of Game 3 vs. Minnesota. A bit of confidence showed after getting the proverbial monkey off their back with that 4-goal outburst in Game 2. Then the guys look at the bigger playoff picture and what that means for Seattle if they should advance after Saturday’s match. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines : Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you brows...
Game 2 vs Minnesota has everyone feeling pretty good! Aaron and Jeremiah recap the match, a 4-2 victory that was a little closer at times than it should’ve been. They discuss and praise the decision to start Musovski in this matchup. They even expressed confidence going into the upcoming pivotal Game 3 at Allianz Field. Sponsor 🍷 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 ...
Niko joins Jeremiah for a special Thursday episode to discuss the Sounders hiring an investment bank to help them to sell a major stake in the team. This would be the first major minority stake sold since 2009, the inaugural season. What exactly is a strategic capital raise and what does it mean for the team and for fans? Sponsor 🍷 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 thei...
WA Legends of Soccer "Era of Legends" event and Eternal Sounders Circle of Legends most recent inductee voting A kind of one-off type episode we have today. WA Legends of Soccer Executive Director Frank MacDonald joins Jeremiah for chat about WA Legend's upcoming "Era of Legends" event. They also go into the recent voting for the Eternal Sounders Circle of Legends voting with a discussion on the three Sounders that are possible inductees. Follow Frank MacDonald on BlueSky and WA Legends of Socce...
Jeremiah and Aaron recap a somewhat encouraging yet frustrating 0-0 loss in playoff format penalties. They also go down the rabbit hole of what seem to be in the minds of all Sounders fans - that shootout and what could have been. Rounding it out the guys briefly discuss what else they saw from teams that Seattle could face if they move on. Sponsor 🍷 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...
