Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss the Sounders run of poor performances that really have started to show the cracks in the foundation of this squad. They talk about how injuries have really piled up and the four-game losing streak intensifies deficiencies in the midfield and ongoing late-game execution issues. The two also chat about the current roster investment strategy or the lack of one and make the point that urgent investment is needed in order to save the current season. Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/elrolonw.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pulsosports144?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Chris Daniels (senior reporter, KOMO) joins Jeremiah to talk about post-World Cup Seattle; how the event has changed perceptions of what Seattle was and what that could mean for the future of the Sounders. Follow Chris Daniels on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/chrisdaniels.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Aaron joins Jeremiah to spend yet more time talking about the horrific loss to the Timbers, a 1-5 boat race around Lumen Field. The guys make a plea to the Sounders leadership that this defeat serves as a wakeup call to the organization as a whole or else there might be a genuine fan revolt. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Obed Vargas joins Jeremiah to talk about his whirlwind soccer year so far. Obed discusses his rapid fire transition from Major League Soccer preseason with the Sounders directly into training with Atletico Madrid. He also details his experience playing for and representing Mexico at this year's World Cup, what it is like to adjust to a lifestyle in Spain and what objectives he seeks for his playing future. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to break down arguably the worst loss in Sounders franchise history. They try to figure out what went wrong and also admit that the performance is forcing them to re-assess our priors about this team holistically. The two also look ahead to the transfer window and what they think the Sounders can and should realistically do. Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/elrolonw.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pulsosports144?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Aaron and Jeremiah answer listener questions in the first mailbag episode of July. They pondered answers for such questions as what tactics or formations would you tweak to optimize some of our underperforming positions, which trophies they personally want to see the team hoist this season, and which world cup team they enjoying watching lose the most. Follow Aaron on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/macamps.online?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Charles Boehm joins Jeremiah to break down the overall performance of the USMNT at the World Cup. The two discuss what went wrong and what needs to change in the aftermath of how it all ended. Follow Charles Boehm on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/cboehm.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to analyze the performance of Mexico, Canada and the United States' performances in the World Cup. The two also discuss how the international soccer atmosphere was magical and that the local Seattle clubs need to really capitalize on that momentum for long-term fan retention and not let it just fade into the history books. Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/elrolonw.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pulsosports144?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Ryan Rosenblatt joins Jeremiah to talk about how USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has rediscovered himself with the United States men's team by leaning into characteristics that have always been an American strength. They also talked about Ryan's perspective on the rivalry between the US and Mexico. Follow Ryan Rosenblatt on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/ryanrosenblatt.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].

Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to unpack what we've seen at the World Cup at the rough halfway point. They discuss their experiences attending games and how they generally came away impressed. In the second segment, the fellas talk about the Sounders; they talk about the health of Yeimar and Pedro de la Vega, look ahead to the transfer window and assess what they think the Sounders will do. Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/elrolonw.bsky.social?ref=sounderatheart.com] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@pulsosports144?ref=sounderatheart.com]. Sponsor 🍷 Full Pull Wines: Love wine but not wine clubs? Check out the boutique wine seller who lets you browse their selections and pick whatever you want. You can join their mailing list here: https://fullpullwines.com/signup.php *** Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which has been primarily listener supported since 2023. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here [https://www.sounderatheart.com/about/]. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa8GVYhPbOP3PnrH6WJct9d-jZ8Qh_XhA]. Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase the Sounder at Heart physical magazine, IV [https://sounderatheart.bigcartel.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs [https://nosaudietis.threadless.com/]. "Diversions" audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here [https://despatchesfromseattle.com/].