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Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff: World Cup Bracket: Favorites, Dark Horses & USMNT vs Bosnia

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The World Cup knockout stage is officially here and the Round of 32 bracket is set. On this episode, we're reacting to the biggest matchups in the bracket, discussing our favorites and dark horses to lift the trophy, and discussing whether anyone can stop Lionel Messi after his dominant six-goal group stage.

We'll also revisit one of the tournament's most dramatic matches, Egypt vs. Iran, break down the controversial VAR moment that left Iranian supporters fuming, and share some thoughts from an unforgettable atmosphere in Seattle.

Then we'll turn our attention to the USMNT, discussing whether the loss to Turkey matters at all in the grand scheme of the tournament before previewing the Americans' Round of 32 showdown against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Join us live on the Lobbing Scorchers YouTube every Monday at 8 am PT to kick off your week with the latest on all things Rave Green and Major League Soccer. Watch live to interact with us directly, and bring your questions, agendas, observations or grievances, or catch the audio version on your platform of choice.

About Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff

Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused morning show brought to you by QED Coffee. Hosted by Major League Soccer’s Ari Liljenwall and Seattle Sounders insider Niko Moreno. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.

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Ari Liljenwall

Ari Liljenwall

A soccer columnist and journalist for Major League Soccer covering soccer in America’s top flight league. Liljenwall has over ten years of experience reporting on the Seattle Sounders, beginning his career as a beat writer in 2014. Liljenwall is a graduate of Western Washington University and hails from New Mexico.

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Niko Moreno

Niko Moreno

Seattle Sounders insider and Pulso Sports executive editor. Moreno is known for his news breaking ability and reporting around Major League Soccer. As a bilingual reporter Moreno is able to bring news from around the world to Seattle Sounders fans.

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