🇺🇸 United States Men’s National Team trained at University of Washington ahead of their World Cup clash with Australia in Seattle at Lumen Field on Friday. The USMNT got a stunning view of Mount Rainier from the training pitch. 🎥: @cboehm.bsky.social

🇧🇪 The Belgium Red Devils faced off against the Seattle Sounders ahead of their World Cup clash with Iran at Longacres training center. Noah Riffe was able to confirm the final result with the Sounders falling 2-1 to the Belgian National Team. The Seattle Sounders were up 1-0 at half.

New little site we built as a landing page for all things Lobbing Scorchers: links.lobbingscorchers.com

🇧🇪 ❤️ ⚽️ The 2014 Belgium squad is the team that made many people fall in love with soccer that summer. What team made YOU fall in love with soccer?

🇺🇸 ⚽️ Does this USMNT "golden generation" finally understand the moment? There's an undeniable sense of urgency surrounding the 2026 World Cup, as it may be the last shot for many of this core group.

⚽️ What to know before heading to Seattle’s waterfront World Cup Watch Party! The floating barge is ticketed but you can get in free to the pier 62!

Anyone have an extra ticket to USMNT vs Paraguay in LA? (Noah is asking)

🤩 Mohamed Salah. Kevin De Bruyne. At Lumen Field. Belgium vs. Egypt could be one of the can't-miss matches of the 2026 World Cup in Seattle with two global superstars and storied national teams sharing the pitch in our city. 🇧🇪 🇪🇬 ⚽️

I love how soccer brings people together! Was walking around Pike Place market and complimented two guy’s Bosnia shirts. Immediately we stop and chatted with each other for 20 minutes before exchanging numbers and planning to watch some matches together. The world’s game!

⚽️ The huge Adidas Trionda is being assembled outside of Seattle Stadium / Lumen Field ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

🇲🇽 Seattle’s waterfront watch party at Pier 62 has a MASSIVE line ahead of the World Cup opener with Mexico and South Africa. The World Cup is here!

🚤 The ULTIMATE World Cup experience has arrived in Seattle A massive barge floating in the Puget Sound dedicated to watching soccer!

🏛️ U.S. Representative Rick Larsen from Washington's 2nd district spoke about the World Cup and its political impacts including the refusal of entry to a Somalian referee and multiple Iranian national team staff. “For soccer fans you don’t have to accept that narrative.”

🍿 Seattle Stadium World Cup food and drink prices have been revealed! During a tour of Seattle's World Cup venue we were able to get images of the menu in the concourse ahead of the matches. 🥨 Pretzel: $13:50 🍺 Beer: $17.99 💧 Water: $5.99

🏟️ Did you know Lumen Field now called Seattle Stadium has lifted its pitch 14 inches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Layers of sand, wood and plastic give a temporary playing surface a more realistic playing feel.

We Sat in the Most Expensive Seats in Seattle! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD1e...

⚽️ We are hosting a Seattle Panini World Cup Sticker trading event with @QEDCoffee! Bring your books and stickers to help complete your collections. 📍 QED Coffee West Seattle (6080 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126) 🗓️ Saturday, June 20, 2026 ⏰ Noon - 2pm 🔗 RSVP here: www.lobbingscorchers.com/rsvp

🇺🇸 Former USMNT and Seattle Sounders star Clint Dempsey linked up with one time LA Galaxy and Sweden player Zlatan Ibrahimović ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

😭 Why do Americans keep calling the World Cup by the name “FIFA”?! WHERE DID THIS COME FROM?!

🇺🇸 Solider Field played Free Bird after world class goal and strike from United States attacker Antonee Robinson against Germany. The United States faced Germany in their final match before the World Cup. via @tombogert.bsky.social

American MLS defenders better than Miles Robinson: 1. Jackson Ragen 2. Jackson Ragen 3. Jackson Ragen 4. Jackson Ragen

⚽️ Seattle's iconic Space Needle just got a new paint job ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A massive soccer ball is now towering over the Seattle skyline, painted on top of the iconic structure for the duration of the tournament.

👀 @ijusttake.photos Reveals the SECRET team he will be cheering on at the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

⚽️ "New York, LA, people are paying $50 a ticket. So I'm really excited that we are able to provide this for free." Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson shares more about her Youth Access initiative providing 1400 FREE tickets to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Full Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kDZ...

⚽️ This Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Adidas Trionda Pro Ball could be yours! 🔗 www.lobbingscorchers.com/giveaway

💧 FIFA just banned resealable water bottles for the 2026 World Cup days before the tournament is set to start. This last minute change came to World Cup ticket holders via email.

Seattle Mayor Tells All Ahead of FIFA World Cup youtu.be/_kDZxCirhSk

🇺🇸 USMNT and Seattle Sounders World Cup player Cristian Roldan says its a dream come true... to have his own pizza?! From June 11 – July 18, Seattle pizza chain Pagliacci Pizza will be selling 'The Roldan' topped with soppressata, jalapeños, pineapple, and hot honey.

⚽️ Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced the city had secured free World Cup tickets for 1,400 youth in the city. Mayor Wilson raised concerns to FIFA in early February about local access to the matches. Atendee's will recieve 🎟️ 1 Match ticket 🍎 Food voucher 🧣 World Cup scarf 🚌 Metro shuttle service

⚽️ Schilling Cider sent us some limited edition cans of their Excelsior Imperial Apple cider to celebrate the start of a Summer of Soccer!

🇲🇽 Atletico Madrid young star and Former Seattle Sounders player Obed Vargas has made the final selection for Mexico's World Cup roster. Vargas has played in every one of Atleti’s last 8 league games, 9 of the last 10, and 11 of the 14 La Liga games since he arrived.

😳 Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer responds to questions about the World Cup being a distraction for his staff and players.

🇺🇸 The Seattle Sounders are the ONLY club in the world to have at least one player make each of the last three USMNT World Cup squads. Clint Dempsey (2014 Brazil), Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan (2022 Qatar), Cristian Roldan (2026 United States/Canada/Mexico).

🇺🇸 1️⃣5️⃣ USMNT Roster has officially been announced and Cristian Roldan is on the team! He will wear number 15! It’s time to get 10% off a new USMNT kit by using code 'SCORCHERS' at US Soccer's official store checkout! 🔗 www.lobbingscorchers.com/usa

😳 The Seattle Sounders just lost 1-0 to LAFC headed into a 6 and a half week break in MLS play. We take your calls, react and watch the press conferences. LIVE NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrLJ...

BREAKING: Paul Rothrock wears ENGLAND flag on MLS kit

If you care about youth development, you’ll want to give this episode of @lobbingscorchers.com a listen. www.sounderatheart.com/2026/05/lobb...

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🇺🇸 USMNT Roster has been leaked! It’s time to get 10% off a new USMNT kit: use code 'SCORCHERS' at US Soccer's official store checkout! 🔗 www.lobbingscorchers.com/usa

🇺🇸 The USMNT World Cup Roster has just been LEAKED! A report by The Guardian confirms Seattle Sounders and MLS star Cristian Roldan has been named to the United States’ World Cup roster. Roldan will also be one of just 12 players who also made the 2022 roster and the only player from MLS to do so.

KEXP is going to show 57 matches in the Gathering Space for free. Big laser projector. Beer and coffee provided by cafe Vita.

🇺🇸 Please rise for the singing of the National Paul Rothrock Anthem!

💰 The Floating Seattle World Cup Watch Party has revealed the cost of ticket prices for Seattle Sounders season ticket holders. 💸 $52 per person for access to the barge. $42 for a child. (no food or drink included) 💸 $352 per person for access to the VIP terrace. (included food and drink)

⚽️ Seattle's World Cup Organizing Committee just announced a MASSIVE 4 story World Cup Watch Party! Pacific Place will transform into Seattle Soccer House from June 15-July 2 & July 6-7, bringing an all ages FIFA World Cup 2026 fan celebration to 600 Pine Street in downtown Seattle.

🐲 Kit Artist Jamie Gibbo made an incredible custom Bruce Lee Seattle Sounders jersey. In 2023, the Seattle Sounders honored Bruce Lee on the 50th anniversary of his death with a community kit. Gibbo continued with the Sounders vision inspired by Lee's final world-renowned film, Enter the Dragon.

🇺🇸 Chris Richards has torn two ligaments in his ankle, according to Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner. Could Seattle Sounders defender and MLS Defender of the Year finalist Jackson Regan replace him on the USA roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

🤔 Which club in the Western Conference is genuinely a cut above the Seattle Sounders? With some of the other frontrunners struggling in recent weeks, the Wild West seems open for the taking.

🗣️ Snyder Brunell is pushing into elite young-midfielder territory - locking him down to a U22 extension should be URGENT!

We spent a month on this video, you should really check it out! This Is Why Americans Are Obsessed With The USWNT www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNy3...

✈️ MLS Cup winner and former Seattle Sounders player Roman Torres had his likeness painted on the side of an airplane ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.