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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.
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.
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/.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
After a tough 3-1 road loss to FC Dallas last week, the Sounders return to Lumen Field in a winner-take-all playoff elimination match on November 10th. Side x Side co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani breakdown what went wrong in Game 2 before turning the page to preview Friday night's matchup. For tickets, make sure to visit SoundersFc.com/tickets, and if you can't attend make sure to tune-in on Apple TV -- MLS Season Pass. Local English radio tune-in on 93.3 KJR FM for English, 1360 El Rey for Spanish, and the match will also be available nationally on SiriusXM FC Ch. 157.
The Sounders are one win away from advancing to the Conference Semifinal after earning a hard-fought 2-nil victory vs FC Dallas this past Monday. Side x Side co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown the win, and laud individual performances from Stefan Frei (15th clean sheet on the season) and shutdown defending by Nouhou. Then, it's time to look ahead to Saturday, when the Sounders can advance with a win at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. Tune in on the Sounders app + iHeart radio to hear Danny Jackson and Brad Evans on the call, 1360 El Rey for Spanish radio, and Apple TV -- MLS Season Pass to view the match.
The Sounders are back where they belong -- in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. On this episode of Side x Side, hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans quickly recap an exceptional Decision Day victory against St. Louis, then head straight to previewing the Rave Green's first round opponent, FC Dallas. Sounders FC take on FC Dallas for match one of a potential three-match series on Monday, October 30th at Lumen Field (kickoff 6pm PT). For tickets, visit SoundersFC.com/tickets.
On this week's episode of Side x Side, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans do a full recap of October 7th's Cascadia matchup vs Vancouver Whitecaps, then look back at the season so far as the Sounders gear up for one last regular season match before the postseason. It's a big one vs top of the table's St. Louis City, with playoff seeding on the line as the Sounders can finish anywhere from 2nd to 6th in the Western Conference. As always, listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
A quick episode of Side x Side as the Sounders hit the home stretch of the regular season. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap the Sounders results at FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids, and breakdown the final four regular season matches for the Rave Green. As always, listen / review / and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
The Flying Winger himself Steve Zakuani returns for the 174th edition of the Side x Side Podcast. Co-host Brad Evans catches Steve up on all the Sounders action from the past few weeks, and both hosts assess the Sounders season so far. For more information on RAVE Foundation and Sept. 16th Watch Party:https://www.ravefoundation.org/https://www.ravefoundation.org/images/events-watch-party@2x.jpgTune-in for Saturday's match at FC Dallas: Apple TV -- MLS Season Pass950 KJR AM
Welcome back to Side X Side, co-hosted by Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans! Coming off a disappointing Leagues Cup run and entering a three week break until MLS, Brad and Steve reflect on the Rave Green's performance and how the team can finish strong still sitting in fourth place in the West. The guys talk Women's World Cup, Messi in Miami, and answer some of YOUR questions! As always, like, subscribe, listen wherever you get your podcasts, and let us know what YOU want to hear Brad and Steve talk about!Leagues Cup reflection (0:46)Coming back to MLS (8:07)Messi in the MLS: The best player wherever he goes (13:27)USWNT: Is the gap in US women's soccer closing? (20:13)Steve's water cleanse (27:26)What would be a successful season? (28:25)Answering fan questions! (30:29)
Sounders Chief Soccer Officer and General Manager, Craig Waibel, joins co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans for this special episode of Side X Side. Some big topics are tackled as the former players discuss the upcoming Leagues Cup, player contracts, and the impact David Beckham and Lionel Messi have had on MLS. Listen, review, subscribe, and let us know who else you want to hear on the pod!Craig Waibel joins the pod! (0:33)Craig on this season (1:45)Who must step up to get more wins? (7:10)The development of Léo Chú (9:10)Expectations for the rest of the season (11:46)Leagues Cup (14:12)Player contracts (16:03)Thoughts on being a GM (22:20)Beckham and Messi's influence on the MLS (24:37)
Following a much-anticipated win at home vs Houston Dynamo, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans discuss the players that stepped up to help secure three points on this week's episode of Side x Side. With the Rave Green's next match at Vancouver this weekend, Steve and Brad dive into the Cascadia rivalry from the USL days to today's surprisingly friendly fans up north. Tune in for a special Season Ticket Holder announcement for next week's home game on July 15th vs FC Dallas. Listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Recapping 1-0 win vs Houston Dynamo (0:50)AB Cissoko's impact on the backline (4:11)Red card and referees (5:24)USL vs MLS rivalries (9:24)Vancouver fans (12:00)Last season's match at Vancouver (14:47)Do the Sounders have a first choice lineup? (18:37)Behind the scenes of Coach Steve (21:16)Special Season Ticket Holder Announcement! (23:02)
Another clean sheet to recap on this episode of Side x Side, as the Sounders drew Orlando City 0-0 on the weekend. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans discuss another stout defensive performance from the Sounders, and breakdown some of the offensive struggles. The Rave Green return to Lumen Field on Saturday to play the 4th place Houston Dynamo, before hitting the road against Vancouver on July 8th and San Jose July 12th. Listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Welcome back to another episode of Side x Side with co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. On this 166th edition of the pod, Zak and Brad recap a disappointing midweek loss at LAFC, and delve into the Rave Green's current struggles. Luckily, lots to look forward to this weekend, as Sounders host Orlando City on June 24th for this season's annual Pride Match. Visit https://www.soundersfc.com/matchday/know-before-you-go to learn more about the awesome Pride-centric activations, and tickets are available at https://www.soundersfc.com/tickets/. Broadcast will be on Apple TV, and you can tune into the home radio call via the Apple TV app to hear Danny Jackson and Steve Zakuani on the call. As always, listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
On this episode of Side x Side, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap Raul's big two-goal performance vs Charlotte FC from over the weekend, and look ahead to an exciting rivalry match vs Western Conference foe LAFC. Brad also discusses competing in the first-ever TST, aka The Soccer Tournament, and explains why it was one of the best experiences he's ever had on a soccer pitch. Then, onto big MLS news, as our hosts discuss the epic signing of Lionel Messi to Miami FC. As always, listen, subscribe, and review wherever you get your podcasts.
A big weekend for both the Seattle Sounders and OL Reign, as both squads take the field at Lumen Field against their respective rival sides from Portland. Steve Zakuani is joined by the legend herself, Seattle Reign's very own Lauren Barnes, to preview the double-header and discuss her incredible career. Sounders take on Portland Timbers on Saturday at 1:30pm, while the Reign follow with their own rivalry bout against the Portland Thorns at 5:00pm. Don't miss either match!
Side x Side is back as the Sounders return home for a three-match swing at Lumen Field. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans discuss how the Rave Green can get out of their current slide, and chat about their own experiences with going through slumps in their careers. Then, time to turn the page as the Sounders host New York Red Bulls for the first time since 2019. Tune in to the match on Apple TV MLS Season Pass, listen on 93.3 FM (English) and 1360 AM (Spanish), and of course you can attend the match and find tickets here: https://www.soundersfc.com/tickets/.