Winging it with Zakuani

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, host Steve Zakuani recaps what could be shaping up to be a nine-point week for the Seattle Sounders. First, a solid win over FC Dallas last weekend, followed by a grind-it-out victory over San Diego FC on Wednesday, which saw Jesus Ferreira open his scoring bank account for the first time in a Rave Green jersey. The schedule doesn't get easier: Steve looks ahead to a tough home matchup against third-place Minnesota United (kickoff 3pm on Sunday at Lumen Field) before the Sounders hit the road to face Western Conference table-leading Vancouver Whitecaps on June 8th.And keep tuning in from there, as Steve is joined by our Change Champions representative, Elvin Bucu, Senior Director of Development from Foundation for Tacoma Students to learn more about the great work him and his team do for the community. 

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani recap a 4-point road trip that took the Rave Green to Houston, LAFC and Portland. They discuss the busy home schedule ahead, starting with Saturday afternoon's matchup against FC Dallas, then San Diego FC on the 28th and Minnesota to open up June. Brad and Zak go through lineup options, breakdown the team's set piece success this season, and discuss how MLS has transformed into a more attacking-focused league. Then, Steve is joined by Change Champion Christy Garner of the Boys and Girls Club, Puget Sound, to learn more about the organization and how they serve local youth through mentorship programs. The pod wraps up with a quick game of Over / Under and a broadcast look ahead for the next week and a half. 

It's Portland Timbers week! Time for the Rave Green to head down to the Rose City to face the team's biggest rival, the Portland Timbers. Host Steve Zakuani does a quick recap of the midweek match at LAFC, then it's on to a preview of the PNW Derby. Broadcast Info: Apple TV+ / Apple TV - MLS Season Pass / FS1 / FOX Deportes / 93.3 KJR FM / 1360 El Rey (Spanish).Got questions for Brad and Steve? Call ‪(860) 415-3710‬ to leave your voicemail, and to be a part of the show. 

This week's episode is a continuation of last season's Behind the Shield series.  Michelle McDaniel, CEO of Crisis Connections, is being honored as a Community Hero as part of the Behind the Shield series, a partnership between Regence BlueShield and Sounders FC. The content series, profiling both Sounders players and community leaders, celebrates humans showing extraordinary grit and determination in their everyday lives. Obed Vargas is this edition's featured player, and also joins the pod.

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani recap one of the team's best results of the season, a 3-0 home victory against Nashville SC. Brad then sits down with Champion of Change Alondra Gonzalez, youth organizer for Para Los Ninos, whose mission is "to support the success of the Latin American community by building leadership skills, celebrating diversity, promoting art expression, and cultivating lifelong curiosity" (info here). Together, Boeing and Seattle Sounders FC will help shine a light on local organizations that strengthen the communities where our employees and fans live and work.A quick game of Over / Under and a discussion on the GOATs of professional sports rounds out this week's pod. Got questions for Brad and Steve? Call ‪(860) 415-3710‬ to leave your voicemail, and to be a part of the show. 

Brad Evans is back for another episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, alongside Jackson Felts, and finally a road victory to recap after the Rave Green defeated FC Dallas 1-0 on the weekend. Sounders stars are also on the mend, with Pedro De La Vega making his return at Dallas and Jordan Morris back in full training. The boys face a tough opponent this Saturday in visiting Nashville SC; kickoff for this one at 4:30pm PT from Lumen Field.  Got questions for Brad? Call ‪(860) 415-3710‬ to leave your voicemail, and to be a part of the show. 

Brad Evans and Jackson Felts return this week to recap a disappointing road loss to new expansion club San Diego FC. The road swing ends after the weekend when Sounders take on FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas in a matchup between new SFC signing Jesus Ferreira and his former team. Then, a fun game of Over / Under and a preview of the weekend's matchup before signing off. Tune in for Sounders soccer on Saturday: MLS Season Pass / 950 KJR AM / 1360 El Rey AM. 

On this week's episode, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a 0-0 draw to the Houston Dynamo at Lumen Field, before quickly turning the page and to preview Saturday's road match against the San Jose Earthquakes, a team that has been a thorn in the side of the Sounders for the past few seasons. Then, the guys are joined by longtime Sounders broadcaster Michelle Ludtka, who shares her memories covering the team and discusses her new role at FOX 13. Got questions for Brad and Steve? Call ‪(860) 415-3710‬ to leave your voicemail, and to be a part of the show. 

On this episode of the Sounders FC PodCast, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are joined by longtime Sounders reporter and current host of KJR's Pre / Half / Post shows, Jackson Felts. The guys do a quick look-back and discuss the 1-0 loss at St. Louis, but quickly shift to this weekend's home match against Houston Dynamo. This is a special one: Sounders legend Nicolas Lodeiro will be making his first return to Lumen Field since moving on from the Sounders at the end of the 2023 season. Got questions for Brad and Steve? Call ‪(860) 415-3710‬ to leave your voicemail, and to be a part of the show. 

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC PodCast, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a tale of two matches: first, a 5-2 rout of LAFC. This win was made extra special from a Jordan Morris goal in the 77th minute, solidifying Morris as the all-time leading scorer in Sounders FC history. The Rave Green followed with a hard-fought but disappointing exit from CONCACAF Champions Cup on Tuesday at Cruz Azul, and Brad and Zak break it all down. The Sounders next face St. Louis on the road on Saturday, kickoff at 5:30pm. Tune-in on MLS Season Pass, 950 KJR AM, and 1360 El Rey for the Spanish call. Reign FC also begins their season on Saturday, hosting Gotham FC at Lumen Field. Kickoff is at 7pm, and tickets are available here: https://www.reignfc.com/tickets. Have questions for Brad and Steve? Leave a voicemail at 206-867-8545 for a chance to get your voice on the show! 

The Sounders officially advanced in the Concacaf Champions Cup with a victory over Antigua on Wednesday, and are set to travel to Sandy, Utah for MLS play against Real Salt Lake. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are back to break it all down and preview both the match on Saturday and the upcoming CCC match at Lumen Field against Liga MX side Cruz Azul. Joining the pod is MLS Season Pass PxP voice Keith Costigan, who has a background covering Liga MX and helps the crew scout Cruz Azul. Tune-in on 950 KJR AM starting at 1pm PT tomorrow for the match against RSL (streaming on MLS Season Pass, kickoff at 1:30pm PT).And head to Lumen Field on March 5th for CCC action! For tickets, visit SoundersFC.com/tickets/.

The MLS season is finally kicking off, with Sounders FC set to host Charlotte at Lumen Field on Saturday. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani start with a quick preview of Wednesday's 3-1 CCC victory over Guatemalan side Antigua GFC; a win that included goals from Paul Arriola, Pedro de la Vega, and Albert Rusnak. Brad and Zak also preview a Charlotte side with a proven head coach in Dean Smith, along with new signing Wilfried Zaha, a player Zakuani knows very well... leading into special guest Gaby Zakuani, older brother of Steve and former professional footballer in England's top flight leagues. For tickets to Saturday's thriller, visit SoundersFC.com/tickets/. 

It's a two-match week for the Sounders, so it's also a two-episode special from the Sounders FC PodCast. Longtime Seattle soccer fixture Pete Fewing joins the podcast, with tons of stories to tell, centering soccer history in the Sound. Sounders kick off on Wednesday, February 19th at 5pm PT for an opening CCC match against Antigua (available to stream on Fox Soccer Plus / ViX / CONCACAF Youtube), before a quick turnaround back to Lumen Field for the MLS Home Opener.Tickets are still available for Saturday's match. With an exciting season ahead, you won't want to miss any of the action: https://www.soundersfc.com/tickets/

The Sounders are back from preseason in Spain and ready to begin a gauntlet of a season. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani begin by looking back at some preseason results, and commend Craig Waibel, Brian Schmetzer and staff for putting together a roster with depth all around the pitch. And it's a good thing given the congested upcoming schedule: scrimmage vs Louisville on the 12th, CONCACAF Champions Cup vs Antigua on February 19th (away) and February 26th (home)... not to mention MLS play kicks off on February 22nd when the Rave Green host Charlotte FC. Phew.Have questions for Brad and Steve? Leave a voicemail at 206-867-8545 for a chance to get your voice on the show! 

On this episode of the Sounders FC PodCast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani discuss the signing of Kim Kee-hee, give some Over / Under predictions for the upcoming season, and give their takes on some Sounders FC superlatives, both for last season and 2025. Have questions for Brad and Steve? Leave a voicemail at 206-867-8545 for a chance to get your voice on the show! 

Lots of news to cover on this week's edition of the Sounders FC PodCast, and co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani dive right in. Former FC Dallas and stalwarts of the US Men's National Team will now wear the Rave Green this season: forward Jesus Ferreira and midfielder Paul Arriola. Paul joins the pod to talk about his career and move to Seattle -- and fans will love his desire to win trophies. In other news, Sounders FC and Japanese club Vissel Kobe are renewing a partnership that goes back 30 years. Both clubs will collaborate in several ways, including player development, scouting and squad management, and more.  Have questions for Brad and Steve? Leave a voicemail at 206-867-8545 for a chance to get your voice on the show! 

Happy 2025! The Sounders FC PodCast is back and just in time, as the Rave Green have already made some big roster moves. First, a blockbuster trade for Jesus Ferreira, adding a premier MLS goal-scorer to the roster. And not to be outdone, the Sounders also re-signed club stalwarts Albert Rusnak and JP. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break it all down. 

Happy Holidays from the Sounders FC PodCast crew, and an early gift for fans on this week's episode: special guest and the boss himself, Brian Schmetzer. Coach takes a look back at the 2024 season, gives some behind-the-scenes insight into how the coaching staff works together every week, and looks ahead to what's sure to be an action-packed 2025. As always, listen, like, review, and subscribe -- and we will see you all next year. Have a great holiday season! 

The Sounders FC Podcast Presented by Toyota is back after a week hiatus, and a week to let the results of the 2024 season sink in. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap the Rave Green's loss to LA Galaxy in the WCF before switching gears to next season. With preseason on the horizon, the Club World Cup draw in the books, and roster decisions being made in real-time, you won't want to miss any of the action as the Sounders prepare for what's sure to be an exciting 2025. 

The postseason magic continues as Sounders FC is set to take on Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in the Western Conference Final! Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans welcome Sounders assistant Andy Rose to the pod to preview a huge matchup down in Carson, California. Kick-off is this Saturday, November 30th, at 7:30pm PT -- make sure to tune in on MLS Season Pass and listen on the iHeart media app for the local call with Danny Jackson and Brad Evans. 

The Sounders FC Pod-Cast welcomes a very special guest this week: MLS and USMNT legend, and current assistant coach for the Seattle Sounders, Preki. Brad and Steve discuss Preki's career, how he came to Seattle, and insight into some of the Rave Green's exciting new players from 2024. Make sure to tune-in next week when the guys give their full LAFC preview, and as always, download, subscribe, and review wherever you you get your podcasts. 

It's official -- the Seattle Sounders will face LAFC in the next round of the MLS Cup Playoffs after the Black and Gold advanced on Friday. The Sounders will hit the road for what's sure to be an exciting conference semifinal, and in this episode, podcast co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans give their reactions to the match-up. More details on date and time to come as the road to MLS Cup continues. 

The Sounders are set to take on Houston Dynamo on Sunday in the second match of a best-of-three playoff series -- but first, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown all the action from October 28th. Can the men in Rave Green close it out on November 3rd and advance to play either Vancouver Whitecaps or LAFC? Tune-in on Sunday for the full 90 minute bout on Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, and listen on 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey (Spanish). 

On this final installment of Behind the Shield, Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani sit down with Regence Community Hero Manny Morales and Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, and learn more about both of their experiences as first generation Americans now living in the Pacific Northwest. Manny was honored at the October 19th home match against Portland Timbers for his exceptional work as Co-Chair for the Home of Latinxs and Allies – or HOLA for short – Employee Resource Group, where he played a key role in establishing an Employee Resource Group mentorship program. In 2023, he won a Value and Ethics Award, one of the company's highest honors, for his work promoting health equity, diversity and inclusion. 

The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is back and ready to preview an extra-exciting Decision Day matchup for your Seattle Sounders as they take on rival Portland Timbers at Lumen Field on Saturday. The Rave Green can finish either 3rd or 4th in the Western Conference, and the Cascadia Cup is on the line. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani breakdown all the action ahead of a once-in-50-years finale to the 2024 regular season. 

A quick-hitter this week on the podcast as co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown a solid home victory vs Houston Dynamo, and preview a Cascadia bout between Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps. Huge congrats to the Rave Green for clinching a playoff berth for the 15th time in franchise history!Tune in for matches this week:Oct. 2nd at VAN: 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey Spanish; Apple TV - MLS Season PassOct. 5th at COL: 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey Spanish; Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

On this edition of Behind the Shield, Zak and Brad get back to Washington's roots, sitting down with native Washingtonians doing great work for their community and following their dreams: Jackson Ragen and Paul Rothrock, and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Regence BlueShield, Celicia Yeoman. Jackson and Paul grew up playing youth soccer together, and are now living a shared dream of playing for their hometown squad. Celicia manages volunteer and giving opportunities for Regence employees, truly giving back to the place she's always called home. From elite athletes who proudly wear our SFC crest, to community members who have shown extraordinary grit and determination in their everyday lives, ‘Behind The Shield' pulls back the curtain and honors these individuals, reminding us that we are all capable of greatness. Learn more at SoundersFC.com/Behind-the-Shield.

On this episode, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a fortunate but still impressive road victory at Columbus Crew. They then take a deeper dive into US Soccer: first, on the hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach of the men's side; then, to celebrate a legend of the women's game, Alex Morgan, as she retires from the sport. And of course a preview of Sunday's matchup vs Sporting Kansas City, set for 4pm at Lumen Field. Make sure to check out all the Youth Day activities pre-match, and for tickets visit Soundersfc.com/TICKETS. Tune in on Apple TV - Watch Free, FS1, or on the radio via 950 KJR AM (English) and 1360 El Rey (Spanish). 

Welcome to a special edition of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, presented by Toyota. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans start with a quick recap of the 1-0 loss at Portland before quickly turning the page to the Rave Green's next big challenge: a Saturday road match against MLS juggernaut Columbus Crew. Then our hosts are joined by Dealer Principal / GM at Foothills Toyota in Burlington, Tyler Steinman, to chat more on Toyota's longstanding partnership with Seattle Sounders FC. This season in particular Toyota is showing up in many ways to help the club commemorate its 50th anniversary season. Tune-in this weekend to watch the Sounders take on Columbus Crew on Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, and listen on 950 KJR AM or 1360 El Rey for Spanish language. 

Zak and Brad are back to recap a thrilling, but ultimately disappointing US Open Cup exit for your Seattle Sounders. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown the 1-0 loss to LAFC before turning their attention to MLS play. The Rave Green sit in 5th place in the Western Conference table, and are just one point shy of a Top-4 seed as the team hits the home stretch ahead of the playoffs. Our co-hosts preview what's sure to be a can't-miss rivalry matchup this weekend down in Portland, and discuss what the Sounders need to do on the road to come out with three points against the Portland Timbers. 

Sounders return to MLS regular season action on August 24th, and the Sounders FC PODCast Presented by Toyota is back to break it all down. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans first recap the Sounders run in Leagues Cup, ending with a loss to Western Conference rival-LAFC. The Rave Green hit the road this weekend to Minnesota before returning home to host LAFC at Starfire Sports for the US Open Cup Semifinal, and Zak and Brad give their thoughts on both matchups. And of course, a quick call to action from both hosts to attend or watch Reign FC on Sunday, August 25th as the franchise is set to retire legend Megan Rapinoe's jersey at Lumen Field. 

The episode we've all been waiting for -- hometown kid Paul Rothrock joins co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans to discuss his recent run of form, his soccer journey from youth to college and now the pros, and what he's learned about resiliency along the way. Fans can see Paul and the rest of the Rave Green in Leagues Cup action on Sunday, August 4th at Lumen Field (SoundersFC.com/Tickets) or tune-in on Apple TV - Watch Free, FS1, and Unimas for Spanish language television. Local Spanish radio partner of Sounders FC, 1360 El Rey, will also be broadcasting this matchup against Liga MX side Necaxa. 

Guest host James Riley joins Steve Zakuani and the pod this week to discuss Ballard FC, his success at Eastside FC, and of course Sounders soccer. The former Rave Green teammates breakdown the loss against LAFC, before moving on to the upcoming Leagues Cup AND US Open Cup semifinal, hosted at Starfire Sports. Sounders take on Minnesota United on July 26 for the first match of the Leagues Cup group stage: Tune-in on MLS Season Pass or listen on 1360 El Rey for the call in Spanish. 

On this episode, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans have a ton of positive results to recap as the Sounders are hitting their form just ahead of the summer transfer window. First, a 2-0 result on Saturday against visiting New England Revolution; followed by a 2-1 victory in US Open Cup play, this time on the road against Sacramento Republic. Zak and Brad look ahead at the next three matches before the break, and then quickly pivot to international soccer news. Sounders kickoff next at Austin FC on Saturday, July 13th at 5:30pm PT: You can watch free on Apple TV, and listen to the local radio call on 93.3 KJR FM and 1360 El Rey for Spanish language. 

On this edition of Behind the Shield, Zak and Brad talk to two true caregivers in the community: Sounders forward Jordan Morris, and Customer Service Professional at Regence BlueShield, Buffy Anderson. Jordan has exemplified being a caregiver for himself and others through his own Type 1 diabetes TD1 diagnosis, and through the work his charitable foundation has accomplished, and is now learning the fundamentals of a new caregiver role: becoming a Dad. Buffy helps thousands of Regence members navigate an often-complicated health care system and meet the health care needs of themselves and their loved ones. From elite athletes who proudly wear our SFC crest, to community members who have shown extraordinary grit and determination in their everyday lives, ‘Behind The Shield' pulls back the curtain and honors these individuals, reminding us that we are all capable of greatness. Learn more at SoundersFC.com/Behind-the-Shield.

A big 7-point week to recap on this week's edition of the Sounders FC PodCast. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani discuss the two Texas comebacks; first, a road draw against Houston, followed by a thrilling come-from-behind home victory versus FC Dallas. Zak and Brad also go back to June 15th's 50th Anniversary celebration, and memories they share with Sounders FC alumni. Sounders FC kicks off Saturday night at Lumen Field, 7:30 kick as they host visiting side Chicago Fire. 

The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is celebrating the club's 50th Anniversary on this special episode. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans talk shop with some of your favorite former Sounders players and staff:Peter Hattrup (0:34 - 9:10)Randy Noteboom (9:12 - 21:58)Chris Eylander (22:03 - 29:19)Erik Friberg (29:29 - 36:31)Sounders kickoff against Minnesota United on Saturday, June 15th at 7:30 from Lumen Field. Tune in on Apple TV, on 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey (Spanish), or get your tickets now at SoundersFC.com/tickets. 

On this week's episode, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani preview what's sure to be a tough road test against a Peter Vermes-side looking to turn their own slow start around. Zak and Brad discuss the history and rivalry between the two squads, then are joined by former Sounder and current broadcaster, Kelyn Rowe, to give his thoughts on the season so far. Sounders visit Sporting Kansas City on June 8th, kickoff at 5:30pm on Apple TV -- MLS Season Pass, and 950 KJR AM / 1360 El Rey for the local calls. 

Zak and Brad are back to recap four points in two matches: first, an impressive 2-1 road win vs St. Louis, followed by a 1-1 home draw against top-of-the-table Real Salt Lake. The guys highlight Albert Rusnak's performances in both games, which included an assist vs St. Louis and goal on Wednesday vs his former team, RSL. Our co-hosts also discuss stand-out play from Reed Baker-Whiting, and why they see a bright future for the young midfielder. As always, like, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. The Sounders return to the pitch on June 8th when they visit Sporting Kansas City. 

On this week's episode, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown a stretch of Sounders FC results, the highlight of course being the Rave Green's 2-1 US Open Cup victory over USL-side Phoenix Rising. Zak and Brad discuss what players need to step up on the attacking side, and how Pedro De La Vega can help the offense flip a switch through the rest of the regular season (and hopefully beyond). Brad also previews his own return to the pitch as a participant in the 2024 TST -- June 5-9 from Cary, North Carolina. Tune-in to watch Brad and his teammates from Sneaky Fox FC try and win a million dollars. Sounders take on St. Louis City on May 25th, kickoff at 5:30 PT. Tune-in on Apple TV - MLS Season Pass and on the radio on 93.3 KJR FM / 1360 El Rey for Spanish language. 

In this first episode of Behind The Shield, presented by Regence BlueShield, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani are joined by Stefan Frei to discuss finding balance with his health. Frei goes into his career, and how fully balanced health care has evolved for professional athletes. Then, Community Hero and Regence BlueShield Executive Medical Director Dr. Nicole Saint Clair joins the pod to continue the thread of fully balanced health, giving advice and support to the next generation of Sounders athletes and fans.Make sure to check out the full series at SoundersFC.com! 

US Open heroics and an upcoming rivalry bout with the Portland Timbers headline this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast presented by Toyota. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani re-live the penalty shootout between your Sounders and USL side Louisville City, and Andrew Thomas solidifying himself in Sounders lore with his incredible PK saves and game-winning penalty goal.  The Rave Green return to MLS action this Sunday, when they head down to Portland to face the Timbers. Zak and Brad give a quick preview, and discuss their experiences participating in this storied rivalry. Tune-in Sunday, May 12th on Apple TV - Watch Free or FOX, and listen on 93.3 KJR FM for English radio and 1360 El Rey for the Spanish language call. 

Zak and Brad are back and ready to recap what was a massive road win vs Philadelphia Union on Tuesday. The guys discuss the importance of the victory, especially heading into this next stretch of matches versus tough opponents, including Sunday's afternoon kickoff vs Los Angeles Galaxy. Zak and Brad give a quick preview, and examine the Rave Green's storied history with LA. Tune in Sunday at 3pm on 93.3 KJR FM for an extended prematch show full of player interviews and analysis. Kickoff is at 3:55pm PT, with coverage starting on Apple TV -- Watch Free, as well as FS1, at 3:45pm. Listen on 1360 El Rey for Spanish language coverage. 

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani recap a disappointing result vs Cascadia rival Vancouver Whitecaps, and break down what went wrong after the controversial Jackson Ragen red card. Then a quick turn of the page as the Sounders head first to DC on Saturday, then Philadelphia on Tuesday -- the "redo" of the previous match at Subaru Park that was abandoned due to weather. Zak and Brad preview both matches, and set their expectations for what a successful road trip looks like for the Rave Green.  Tune-in to both matches on Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, and listen on the radio on 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey (Spanish) at 4pm PT for the prematch show ahead of a 4:30pm PT kickoff. 

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, Zak and Brad are joined by VP of Sports Medicine Chris Cornish, and Team Orthopedic Surgeon Michael Morris to learn more about the medical, rehab, and recovery sectors of professional soccer. Cornish and Morris discuss their backgrounds, how they entered the Sounders fold, past injuries and players they've worked with, and more. A deep dive with two experts you won't want to miss. 

The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is back, and on the heels of a massive 5-0 Sounders victory over CF Montreal. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the win, and highlight stellar performances from Raul Ruidiaz, Cody Baker and Albert Rusnak. Zak and Brad also preview the Rave Green's upcoming road match vs FC Dallas, and end the pod with some tarot to see what's in the cards for Sounders FC on Saturday.  Tune-in on Apple TV MLS Season Pass, and listen on 93.3 KJR FM (English) / 1360 El Rey (Spanish); kickoff at 5:30pm PT. 

On this week's episode, Brad Evans is joined by goalkeeper Andrew Thomas to discuss his exciting start to the 2024 campaign. The full rundown:How Andrew came to be a Sounder and his football journey (:59)On his decision to leave Watford's academy and attend Stanford University (2:22)Mental toughness of being a backup and breaking in to a winning squad (3:49)His injury history and recovery (5:55)His soccer idols growing up (7:55)On learning from veteran star Stefan Frei (9:44)History of the inaugural match in 2009 (13:47)More on his background, and his three passports (16:39)Mindset going into Saturday's matchup vs COL (17:40)As always, download, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts

Zak and Brad are back to recap the Sounders home opener, which ended in a 0-0 draw to Austin FC. Here's this episode's rundown:-- SEA vs ATX recap (:54)-- Can the Sounders offense get going? (3:58)-- Steve's advice for wing players (6:56)-- March 9 Philly preview (8:49)-- Ozzie Alonso retires as a Sounder (11:40)-- Sit-down with Ozzie (16:36)

On this episode, Zak and Brad discuss what it means to retire from professional soccer with special guest Kelyn Rowe. Kelyn recently announced his retirement after 12 years in Major League Soccer, and sat down with Steve Zakuani to look back at his impressive career, and all the lessons, advice, and mentors he's met along the way. As always, please listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

It's the final episode of the 2023 season for Side x Side, with extra special guest, the one and only Coach Schmetzer. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the season with the boss himself, as the Sounders head into the offseason and prepare for 2024.  Thanks for listening this year, and as always, please listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Happy Holidays, and Go Sounders! 

Steve Zakuani is back for another episode of Side x Side. The Flying Winger gives his thoughts on the Sounders' 1-nil playoff loss to LAFC before giving a quick preview of MLS Cup. Stay tuned for next week's mega-offseason episode, which should feature some big guests from the front office as well as tons of analysis from Zak and Brad. As always, listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.