{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a7fabfc248fe5d9f82130c0/6af231bc876cc2ea40496012?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can the Seattle Sounders make a playoff run?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a7fabfc248fe5d9f82130c0/1794256951320-53985716-0ebb-46b8-9b23-c50a7013e68d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A week after we were practically giving the season a eulogy, the Sounders are in the playoffs. Albert Rusnák scored in the opening minute, Sebastián Gómez found the net again, and Andrew Thomas had a monster game as Seattle held on late to seal a 2-1 season-saving Decision Day victory over LAFC at Lumen Field. We break down the performance, then look at what we know about Jordan Morris’ quad injury, which forced him out in the first half. Then we each bring three reasons to believe Seattle can make a playoff run and three reasons to be skeptical. How much did Saturday change what we trust about this team? Has Gómez earned a playoff start? And how different does Seattle look if it has to chase the game? We close with a first look at Real Salt Lake, what it’ll take to get through the Wild Card and how far we think Seattle can go.</p><p><br></p><p>☕️ Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff is presented by QED Coffee, a Seattle-based roaster, coffee shop, and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or <a href=\"https://qedcoffee.com/collections/subscription?ref=lobbingscorchers.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">online</a> and use code ‘LS74’ for 25% off across the site.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to the NEW Lobbing Scorchers Blog: <a href=\"http://www.lobbingscorchers.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.lobbingscorchers.com</a></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Lobbing Scorchers:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://sounderathe.art/LSYT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></li><li><a href=\"https://sounderathe.art/LSIG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://lobbingscorchers.com/bluesky\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky</a></li><li><a href=\"https://sounderathe.art/LSTikTok\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093424424106#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li><a href=\"https://sounderathe.art/ari\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ari Liljenwall</a></li><li><a href=\"https://sounderathe.art/noah\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Noah Riffe</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>OTHER SPONSORS</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://lobbingscorchers.com/haxan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Haxan Ferments</a> - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE hot sauce with purchase!</li><li><a href=\"https://lobbingscorchers.com/podium\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Podium Edmonds</a> - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!</li></ul>","author_name":"Ari Liljenwall & Noah Riffe"}