FIFA's decision will DESTROY the game
From Lobbing Scorchers by Ari Liljenwall & Noah Riffe
April 24, 2026 · 1h 36m
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges facing the Seattle Sounders and the implications of FIFA's decisions on soccer, including ticket prices and VAR controversies.
In this episode, we break down the biggest threats standing between the Seattle Sounders and a 2026 Supporters' Shield run. Who should we be most worried about, and can Seattle stay in the mix? We also dive into a key lineup question ahead of this Saturday's matchup vs. FC Dallas: Could Jesús Ferreira slot into the No. 10 role if Albert Rusnák is sidelined with injury? What would that mean for the attack? Then, we dive into our discussion about the oligarch class continuing to price gouge every possible facet of the World Cup, including concerns over rising ticket prices and lack of transportation support and outlandish costs for fans. In this week's Agenda Check, Ari shares some trade regret regarding Georgi Minoungou. We had another frustrating VAR controversy in MLS – what needs to change? Does Stuart Hawkins deserves a bigger role moving forward? We close it out by talking about the "Save the Caps" movement and how supporters can push back against the potential oligarch relocation of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: * YouTube [https://sounderathe.art/LSYT] * Instagram [https://sounderathe.art/LSIG] * Bluesky [https://lobbingscorchers.com/bluesky] * TikTok…
People in this episode
Hosts: Ari Liljenwall, Noah Riffe
Topics covered
- Seattle Sounders
- 2026 Supporters' Shield
- VAR controversy
- World Cup pricing
- Vancouver Whitecaps relocation
- Jesús Ferreira
- MLS
Keywords
- Seattle Sounders
- 2026 Supporters' Shield
- VAR
- World Cup
- ticket prices
- Vancouver Whitecaps
- Jesús Ferreira
- MLS
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Organizations: Seattle Sounders, FC Dallas, MLS, Vancouver Whitecaps
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