Ari Liljenwall
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“Obed can be the poster child of development... Our players are starting to transfer to big leagues, big markets.”
I had a good chat with Seattle #Sounders GM Craig Waibel about Obed Vargas' move to Atlético Madrid, and what it might mean in the bigger picture:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/obed-va...
I had a good chat with Seattle #Sounders GM Craig Waibel about Obed Vargas' move to Atlético Madrid, and what it might mean in the bigger picture:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/obed-va...
Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid: What it means for MLS & Seattle Sounders | MLSSoccer.com
Viewed today, with Obed Vargas already on Atlético Madrid's gameday roster just three days after completing his landmark transfer from Seattle Sounders FC, the DAZN documentary looks prophetic.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:44 AM
“Obed can be the poster child of development... Our players are starting to transfer to big leagues, big markets.”
I had a good chat with Seattle #Sounders GM Craig Waibel about Obed Vargas' move to Atlético Madrid, and what it might mean in the bigger picture:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/obed-va...
I had a good chat with Seattle #Sounders GM Craig Waibel about Obed Vargas' move to Atlético Madrid, and what it might mean in the bigger picture:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/obed-va...
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ATM 5-0
Fun Fact: ATM have never lost with Obed on the game day roster
Fun Fact: ATM have never lost with Obed on the game day roster
February 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM
ATM 5-0
Fun Fact: ATM have never lost with Obed on the game day roster
Fun Fact: ATM have never lost with Obed on the game day roster
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the way some of the older players were hugging and embracing him after the win 😭
February 5, 2026 at 9:51 PM
the way some of the older players were hugging and embracing him after the win 😭
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Oded Vargas with the victory cigar debut for Atleti, up 4-0 with 11 minutes to go.
Terrific moment.
Terrific moment.
Put him in you're up 3-0 @atleti.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Oded Vargas with the victory cigar debut for Atleti, up 4-0 with 11 minutes to go.
Terrific moment.
Terrific moment.
Put him in you're up 3-0 @atleti.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Put him in you're up 3-0 @atleti.bsky.social
4 am preseason watchalong was fire, thanks to everyone who tuned in, anyone who missed the 4 am preseason watchalong is a fake grinder
February 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
4 am preseason watchalong was fire, thanks to everyone who tuned in, anyone who missed the 4 am preseason watchalong is a fake grinder
Are you a truly sick person like we are? If so, we've got the thing for you: 4 am PRESEASON WATCHALONG, starting with Seattle vs. Hammarby! The plan is watchalongs for both games followed by a reaction show, come hang out! 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnVU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnVU...
Seattle Sounders vs. Hammarby | Watchalong
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February 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Are you a truly sick person like we are? If so, we've got the thing for you: 4 am PRESEASON WATCHALONG, starting with Seattle vs. Hammarby! The plan is watchalongs for both games followed by a reaction show, come hang out! 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnVU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnVU...
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Although we haven’t gotten to see the Sounders in action, @ijusttake.photos and I did do interviews with Paul Rothrock, the Roldan brothers and Brian Schmetzer. Think people will really enjoy those.
February 4, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Although we haven’t gotten to see the Sounders in action, @ijusttake.photos and I did do interviews with Paul Rothrock, the Roldan brothers and Brian Schmetzer. Think people will really enjoy those.
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🚨🇲🇽 BREAKING: Atletico Madrid in talks to sign Mexico int’l midfielder Obed Vargas (20) from Seattle Sounders, per sources.
Nothing agreed yet but one to watch before Monday night transfer window deadline.
With @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Nothing agreed yet but one to watch before Monday night transfer window deadline.
With @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Atlético Madrid in talks with Seattle Sounders for Obed Vargas: Sources
Vargas talked about how he had grown up a fan of Atlético before a Sounders matchup against the club in the 2024 FIFA Club World Cup.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:21 PM
🚨🇲🇽 BREAKING: Atletico Madrid in talks to sign Mexico int’l midfielder Obed Vargas (20) from Seattle Sounders, per sources.
Nothing agreed yet but one to watch before Monday night transfer window deadline.
With @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Nothing agreed yet but one to watch before Monday night transfer window deadline.
With @paultenorio.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
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Paul Rothrock thanking God he stayed with the Sounder right now. @lobbingscorchers.com @ijusttake.photos @ari.lobbingscorchers.com
Wow.
With Chicho Arango + Cristian Espinoza + Josef Martinez all gone this offseason, the San Jose Earthquakes have now lost 44 goal contributions in a single winter.
Huge, huge turnover. Reason to worry.
With Chicho Arango + Cristian Espinoza + Josef Martinez all gone this offseason, the San Jose Earthquakes have now lost 44 goal contributions in a single winter.
Huge, huge turnover. Reason to worry.
🇨🇴 BREAKING: Atletico Nacional has agreed deal to sign forward Chicho Arango from the San Jose Earthquakes, per sources
Arango wanted to leave for "personal reasons" despite signing new contract. Will be his 6th club since 2021.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Arango wanted to leave for "personal reasons" despite signing new contract. Will be his 6th club since 2021.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
January 28, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Paul Rothrock thanking God he stayed with the Sounder right now. @lobbingscorchers.com @ijusttake.photos @ari.lobbingscorchers.com
PROGRAMMING ALERT/IMPORTANT PSA: I've been out of town this weekend and as such LS Kickoff w/ @elrolonw.bsky.social for this week is going to be-rescheduled, I get back to the great city of Seattle tonight and we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming!
January 26, 2026 at 12:18 PM
PROGRAMMING ALERT/IMPORTANT PSA: I've been out of town this weekend and as such LS Kickoff w/ @elrolonw.bsky.social for this week is going to be-rescheduled, I get back to the great city of Seattle tonight and we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming!
About to go live w/ @ijusttake.photos to talk some Sounders playing in Spokane, first day of training, offseason takes and more! Come hang out and bring your takes, agendas, questions, observations and grievances 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZSZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZSZ...
Seattle Sounders are playing in SPOKANE?!
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January 16, 2026 at 2:28 AM
About to go live w/ @ijusttake.photos to talk some Sounders playing in Spokane, first day of training, offseason takes and more! Come hang out and bring your takes, agendas, questions, observations and grievances 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZSZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZSZ...
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Hear me out. 18 million for Josh Sargent or 1 million cashfer for Moose. They will score a similar amount of goals and Moose will be much cheaper
January 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Hear me out. 18 million for Josh Sargent or 1 million cashfer for Moose. They will score a similar amount of goals and Moose will be much cheaper
If you're one of the Scottish bots who wrote 4.2k words in the comments of our video on the Wilfried Nancy firing, I just want you to know, I am absolutely not reading all that, I'm happy for you though or sorry that happened.
January 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
If you're one of the Scottish bots who wrote 4.2k words in the comments of our video on the Wilfried Nancy firing, I just want you to know, I am absolutely not reading all that, I'm happy for you though or sorry that happened.
We are BACK with our first 2026 edition of LS Kickoff w/ @elrolonw.bsky.social! We'll be talking about what's in store with the rest of Seattle's offseason and hit some of the other big headlines from around MLS, come hang out in about 20 minutes! 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_dM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_dM...
What's next for Seattle Sounders offseason?
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January 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
We are BACK with our first 2026 edition of LS Kickoff w/ @elrolonw.bsky.social! We'll be talking about what's in store with the rest of Seattle's offseason and hit some of the other big headlines from around MLS, come hang out in about 20 minutes! 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_dM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_dM...
Going live in about 15 w/ @elrolonw.bsky.social and @ijusttake.photos, we'll be talking Paul Rothrock, Hassani Dotson, Ryan Sailor and more, come hang out for our biggest show of the offseason so far!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Imi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Imi...
Seattle Sounders sign Hassani Dotson and Paul Rothrock RE-SIGNS?!
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December 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Going live in about 15 w/ @elrolonw.bsky.social and @ijusttake.photos, we'll be talking Paul Rothrock, Hassani Dotson, Ryan Sailor and more, come hang out for our biggest show of the offseason so far!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Imi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Imi...
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I Love Paul Rothrock www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTn_...
Paul Rothrock Is A Seattle Sounder
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December 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I Love Paul Rothrock www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTn_...
Wilfried Nancy is going to get sacked by Celtic so fast that he can just take the Crew back over.
December 13, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Wilfried Nancy is going to get sacked by Celtic so fast that he can just take the Crew back over.
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I'm told that Paul Rothrock is in advanced conversations with the San Jose Earthquakes & all though there are a couple of other clubs still interested, #Quakes74 is currently the front runner.
The #Sounders haven't closed the door on Rothrock but ultimately is up to the player.
The #Sounders haven't closed the door on Rothrock but ultimately is up to the player.
December 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Obviously happening because Seattle Mayor-Elect appeared on @lobbingscorchers.com twice. @ari.lobbingscorchers.com @ijusttake.photos @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com
Subway Soccer Takes? 😅
NYC Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joins The Cooligans Podcast later this afternoon. 🗽
Subscribe: www.youtube.com/soccercoolig...
NYC Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joins The Cooligans Podcast later this afternoon. 🗽
Subscribe: www.youtube.com/soccercoolig...
December 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Obviously happening because Seattle Mayor-Elect appeared on @lobbingscorchers.com twice. @ari.lobbingscorchers.com @ijusttake.photos @jeremiah.sounderatheart.com
Inject it into my veins.
December 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Inject it into my veins.
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YouTube ripped off Spotify's Wrapped feature. Mine is a comedic snapshot of my interests.
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
YouTube ripped off Spotify's Wrapped feature. Mine is a comedic snapshot of my interests.
Inter Miami finally winning MLS Cup actually somehow makes it even funnier that they got smoked so badly by Paul Rothrock that it sent them into a blinding, spit-fueled rage.
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Inter Miami finally winning MLS Cup actually somehow makes it even funnier that they got smoked so badly by Paul Rothrock that it sent them into a blinding, spit-fueled rage.
Hell of a season for my boys the Vancouver Whitecaps. Made a good run at it just came up short at the end, we'll be back at it in '26.
December 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hell of a season for my boys the Vancouver Whitecaps. Made a good run at it just came up short at the end, we'll be back at it in '26.