# How do the Seattle Sounders Stack Up Against the BEST in the West?

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Podcast: [Lobbing Scorchers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lobbing-scorchers-6412316)
Published: 2026-04-20T17:52:40+00:00
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After an unfortunate exit from Concacaf Champions Cup, the Seattle Sounders returned to league play with a bang, beating St. Louis CITY SC 4-1 at Lumen Field in MLS Matchday 8. We'll give our takeaways from a cathartic result, then dive into our thought exercise of the week, where we'll discuss how Seattle stacks up against some of the other frontrunners in the Western Conference, including LAFC, Vancouver and San Jose. After previewing this weekend's match vs. FC Dallas, we'll close it out by bringing in Sounder at Heart overlord Jeremiah Oshan for a can't-miss discussion on Brian Schmetzer's reponse to Andrés Lillini's allegations regarding the Seattle Sounders, Obed Vargas and the Mexico national team. Follow Lobbing Scorchers: * YouTube [https://sounderathe.art/LSYT] * Instagram [https://sounderathe.art/LSIG] * Bluesky [https://lobbingscorchers.com/bluesky] * TikTok [https://sounderathe.art/LSTikTok] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093424424106#] * Ari Liljenwall [https://sounderathe.art/ari] * Noah Riffe [https://sounderathe.art/noah] * Niko Moreno [https://x.com/ELROLONW] SPONSORS ☕️ 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 online and use code 'LS74' for 25% off across the site: https://www.lobbingscorchers.com/coffee Haxan Ferments [https://lobbingscorchers.com/haxan] - 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 w/ purchase! Sounder at Heart [https://lobbingscorchers.com/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounde…

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