Seattle Sounders homegrown fullback Reed Baker-Whiting has been traded to Nashville SC in a cash-for-player trade (reported $800k plus add-ons). We'll give our take on the surprising move and where it leaves Seattle's depth chart moving forward. We'll also welcome in special guest Favian Renkel to give a national perspective on Seattle and MLS ahead of the fast-approaching 2026 season.
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About
Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS-focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart, hosted by Ari Liljenwall and Noah Riffe. Join us for all the latest thoughts and analysis on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.
Ari Liljenwall
A veteran of the Seattle soccer media scene, Ari started as a beat writer for MLSsoccer.com in 2014 and has co-hosted Lobbing Scorchers since its inception. He’s been on the editorial staff for MLSsoccer.com since 2019, where he writes, edits and produces content daily covering all of MLS. .
Noah Riffe
A Seattle native and lifelong Seattle Sounders fan who began his career covering FC Dallas in 2015 and interning at Sporting Kansas City in 2018.
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