Podcast appearances and mentions of Brian Schmetzer

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Fresh off his conference call with Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer, Apple TV's Tony Husband drops by SDH AM to talk about the ATLUTD-Seattle match, what he's seen from the two sides this year, and tricks of the booth in identifying players...

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about being at Big Ten Media Day, the poll and quarterbacks, then discuss Seahawks Training Camp starting tomorrow before Sounders FC Brian Schmetzer talks about the injury updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s 3-2 win over San Jose, Jordan Morris’ new injury and the timetable to return, the new update on Joao Paulo, and Atlanta on the road this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Gregg Bell chat with Jon Wilner about two conference lawsuits and possible playoff expansion, then discuss possible NBA news coming from Adam Silver later tonight on expansion before Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer joins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Gregg Bell to talk about the team’s 3-2 win in Kansas City, Nouhou’s ejection at the end of the game, Obed Vargas making the MLS All Star Game, and the Colorado Rapids game tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the persistent mysteries surrounding the Sounders' tactics is Brian Schmetzer's reluctance to play Pedro de la Vega on the left side. This week, we finally tried to get to the bottom of that and asked Schmetzer directly. Jeremiah and Niko discuss Brian's answer, as well as all the other stuff that happened, on the latest episode of “What we learned this week.”Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

One of the persistent mysteries surrounding the Sounders' tactics is Brian Schmetzer's reluctance to play Pedro de la Vega on the left side. This week, we finally tried to get to the bottom of that and asked Schmetzer directly. Jeremiah and Niko discuss Brian's answer, as well as all the other stuff that happened, on the latest episode of “What we learned this week.”Follow Niko Moreno on BlueSky and YouTube.Sponsor

Tonight on Sounders Weekly, Jackson Felts updates the Stefan Frei situation including audio from Brian Schmetzer plus talks to Danny Musovski after the 1-1 draw against Columbus, then covers all things U.S. Men's National Team and MLS with Ari Liljenwall before previewing Sporting Kansas City with their play-by-play voice Blake Aerni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the status of Stefan Frei after his head injury on Sunday, other injuries for the team this week, the 1-1 draw against Columbus, and playing in Kansas City ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Jacson Bevens chat with Larry Stone about Cal Raleigh, plus the Mariners offense and bullpen, then discuss a few key Seahawks defenders for the season, and Brian Schmetzer jumps on to talk about his Sounders’ win over Austin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the team’s 2-0 win over Austin in the return to MLS action, the health of the team including Jordan Morris’ return to action, plus the Columbus Crew coming to town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the UW basketball program and possible tourney expansion, then discuss Lenny Wilkens’ new statue and the Sonics looks before talking to Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s performances in the Club World Cup over the last couple weeks, the players’ mentalities and building on the games with MLS action resuming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the WSU sports cuts and college budgeting, talk to Brian Schmetzer about the Sounders loss in the Club World Cup, then ask Huskies recruit Kodi Greene why he flipped from Oregon.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team's loss to Botafogo in the Club World Cup yesterday, how it helps them improve in MLS play, the world watching, and Atletico Madrid coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Sounders Weekly, Jackson Felts reacts to the 3-0 loss in Vancouver plus listens and reacts to Brian Schmetzer's press conference after it, then looks ahead to the Club World Cup with Niko Moreno and talks about MLS teams in the CWC with Ari Liljenwall.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the new NIL rules, then listen and react to Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald before talking to Sounders FC coach Brian Schmetzer and Huskies' basketball coach Danny Sprinkle.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team's loss in Vancouver last weekend and where players' heads are at with the Club World Cup and the tournament starting against Botafogo this week.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Jon Wilner about conference shifting in college sports and the new football playoff model then chat with the Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer before diving into Mariners baseball with Larry Stone.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the players' problem with their pay for the Club World Cup this month, the team's mentality through the situation, team injuries, and Vancouver this weekend.

Seattle Sounders FC head coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show to talk about some sounderse injuries, the win vs FC Dallas, previewing the game vs San Diego on Wednesday, and much more.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen discuss the changes they would make with the NCAA and to the college football structure, then Dick and Jackson Felts are joined by Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer before O'Dea football coach Monte Kohler joins.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about the team's draw against the Timbers in Portland, the availability of some players including an update on Jackson Ragen's injury, plus Dallas coming up at home.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts have some Fun with Audio, listening and reacting to clips from the week, then discuss a potential bracket idea for tomorrow before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about last night's blowout loss at LAFC, today's partnership news with KJR including continuing his interviews, plus facing the Timbers down in Portland this week.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler talks to Bret Boone about joining the Rangers as their new hitting coach, then Hugh Millen rejoins to discuss Shedeur Sanders' selection before having Fun with Audio and then talk to Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer.

Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the team's big win over St. Louis, tonight's game between Tacoma Defiance and the Portland Timbers, a new injury to the team, and other injury news.

The guy behind Sounder at Heart and SB Nation's soccer coverage is running an independent shop in Seattle now. He joins to talk about that, about the real Brian Schmetzer, how pro/rel might play out in the Pacific Northwest, his grandmother's high school career in South Dakota, and much more.Send us a voicemail: www.speakpipe.com/ScuffedPodcast Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to some video of clips we discuss on the show, our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedAlso, check out Boots on the Ground, our USWNT-focused spinoff podcast headed up by Tara and Vince. They are cooking over there, you can listen here: https://boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com

Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the new injury to Jordan Morris, the Sounders' draw in Colorado last weekend, the officiating issues in the game, plus St. Louis coming to town this Saturday.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team's big win over Nashville, key performances by guys in the victory, figuring out who to start in Colorado this weekend, and the Rapids team ahead.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Colorado retiring numbers, the Nico Iamaleava situation, and UW, then discuss Jalen Milroe's visit with the Seahawks today before Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the guys.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about their win over Dallas last week, the many, many injuries that he and the team is dealing with right now, Ryan Kent's availability, plus Nashville coming up.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen chat with Mina Kimes about the Seahawks bringing back Drew Lock plus the NFL Draft, then talk to Rainiers play by play voice Rylee Pay before Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to react to last week's loss in San Diego, the injury statuses of four players, when Ryan Kent will be available, Dallas coming up, and the MLS schedule.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Cooper Flagg at Duke plus a few college coaches, then talk to Brian Schmetzer about Seattle's draw last week in San Jose plus a new player, then sit down with UW's Scottie Graham.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team's draw last weekend against San Jose, Ryan Kent joining the squad and what he brings to the offense, plus San Diego coming up this weekend.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Larry Stone about the start of the Mariners season tomorrow and Cal Raleigh's new deal, then discuss the details of Cal Raleigh's contract before Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the draw last weekend against Houston and continued issues with the offense, injury updates for the team and a signing rumor, plus San Jose coming up next.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the draw last weekend against Houston and continued issues with the offense, injury updates for the team and a signing rumor, plus San Jose coming up next.

In the third hour, Dick Fain and Jackson Felts chat with Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer, then look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft with Lance Zierlein from the NFL Network, then Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dan Bylsma jumps on before pregame.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dick Fain and Jackson Felts to talk about being out sick last weekend, the many injuries to his team right now, the loss in St. Louis, plus how they move forward this week against the Houston Dynamo.

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about March Madness and tournament season, changes in conferences, and the Sanders family, then react to his Deion comments before Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer jumps on.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the season ahead with 5 trophies on the line, their loss at RSL and own goals, Pedro de la Vega and the offense, and facing Cruz Azul in CCC tomorrow.

Jeremiah is once again joined by Niko Moreno as the Sounders get ready to face Real Salt Lake in their second league match of the season. Niko provides some analysis of Real Salt Lake's early-season struggles and thinks this is a good opportunity for the Sounders to finally break their winless streak in Utah.Perhaps more interestingly, Jeremiah and Niko discuss Pedro de la Vega's performance against Antigua and specifically some of Brian Schmetzer's comments after the game. Although he walked it back a bit on Friday, Schmetzer somewhat called our de la Vega for some possibly unnecessary flair that may have contributed to Antigua's goal. Niko also let us know about some drama surrounding Cruz Azul as the Sounders prepare for their next Concacaf Champions Cup opponent.***Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube.Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase MLS Season Pass or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs.“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here.

Jeremiah is once again joined by Niko Moreno as the Sounders get ready to face Real Salt Lake in their second league match of the season. Niko provides some analysis of Real Salt Lake's early-season struggles and thinks this is a good opportunity for the Sounders to finally break their winless streak in Utah.Perhaps more interestingly, Jeremiah and Niko discuss Pedro de la Vega's performance against Antigua and specifically some of Brian Schmetzer's comments after the game. Although he walked it back a bit on Friday, Schmetzer somewhat called our de la Vega for some possibly unnecessary flair that may have contributed to Antigua's goal. Niko also let us know about some drama surrounding Cruz Azul as the Sounders prepare for their next Concacaf Champions Cup opponent.***Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube.Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase MLS Season Pass or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs.“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here.

Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards to talk about their Concacaf win last night, the club giving away free tickets, the new offensive players and his future.

We're back with another episode of “What we learned this week w/Niko.” Jeremiah and Niko Moreno discuss the implications of Wedensday's 3-1 win and how that allows the Sounders to rotate a bit more purposefully for Saturday. They also discuss Brian Schmetzer's comments about the Nicolás Lodeiro situation.***Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube.Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase MLS Season Pass or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs.“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here.

We're back with another episode of “What we learned this week w/Niko.” Jeremiah and Niko Moreno discuss the implications of Wedensday's 3-1 win and how that allows the Sounders to rotate a bit more purposefully for Saturday. They also discuss Brian Schmetzer's comments about the Nicolás Lodeiro situation.***Nos Audietis is the flagship podcast for Sounder at Heart, which became a reader-supported website on Aug. 21. You can support us by becoming a paid subscriber, learn more here. You can also watch many of their shows on YouTube.Aside from becoming a Sounder at Heart subscriber, you can also support the show by using this link to purchase MLS Season Pass or checking out our merch table to buy various shirt designs.“Diversions” audio provided by Sounder at Heart subscriber Lars; find more of their music here.

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!