Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

Join former Seattle Sounders midfielders Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans as the two offer their insights and analysis on the Sounders, drop weekly interviews with players, coaches and other personalities in the world of soccer and beyond.

Episodes

September 26, 2025 45 mins

On this episode of Behind the Shield, Georgi Minoungou and Sabra Bryant join Brad Evans to discuss their journeys and work in the community. 

Georgi gives the full story on how he ended up on the Sounders, recovering and adjusting to a medical issue affecting his eye, and how he's been able to overcome what many would have considered an insurmountable obstacle. 

Sabra Bryant helps lead Regence BlueShield teams that deliver excep...

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In this edition of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani took the stage at Arena Sports Mill Creek on Tuesday, September 16th to connect directly with fans. The event featured an open Q&A session where supporters brought their questions straight to the duo.

Back in studio, Brad and Steve dive into several key topics shaping the soccer landscape right now: how the MLS standings are developing, what lies ahe...

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September 11, 2025 42 mins

In this week’s episode, Steve and Brad set the stage for a pivotal stretch in the Sounders’ season. They preview Saturday’s home clash against LA Galaxy and look ahead to next Tuesday’s showdown at Inter Miami, breaking down the key matchups and what’s at stake in this final stretch of the regular season. With the Western Conference standings tightening, the hosts dive into where the Sounders could – and should – finish as the post...

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September 4, 2025 63 mins

In this episode, Steve and Brad relive the unforgettable night at Lumen Field, where the Sounders lifted the Leagues Cup trophy with a commanding 3-0 victory over Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. They break down the performance, the key moments, and why the electric atmosphere might have been the best in stadium history. 

Following the match recap, the hosts sit down with Osaze De Rosario for an in-depth conversation. The young striker...

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August 21, 2025 27 mins

Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani return to the mic for another episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast. Fresh off a thrilling win in the Leagues Cup, the duo break down Seattle's PK victory over Club Puebla and what it means for the team moving forward. 

Looking ahead, Brad and Steve preview the upcoming MLS clash against Sporting Kansas City this Sunday and share their early thoughts on a massive Leagues Cup semifinal showdown against...

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August 14, 2025 19 mins

In this episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, host Brad Evans recaps a resounding 4-0 victory over the LA Galaxy, highlighting a dominant performance that vaulted the Rave Green into 4th place in the Western Conference standings—just behind Minnesota United, whom the Sounders face this Saturday.

Evans takes a deep dive into all four goals from the match, including a clinical brace from red-hot forward Danny Musovski, who’s enjoying h...

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August 7, 2025 23 mins

Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are back on the mic to break down a commanding performance from the Seattle Sounders in the opening round of this year’s Leagues Cup. The Rave Green punched their ticket to the knockout rounds with a 2-1 win over Liga MX side Club Tijuana on Wednesday night — capping off a perfect group stage run with three wins from three and a flawless nine-point tally.

Zak and Brad dive into the big-picture implicatio...

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August 1, 2025 33 mins

Throughout the season, Change Champions will share stories of neighborhood impact. 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. 

This episode's guest is Jeanice Hardy, Chief Officer of Programs at  YWCA Seattle. Hardy joined YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish in 1998 as an Employment Counselor and was promoted to ...

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July 24, 2025 48 mins

Another special guest joins the podcast this week: Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnak sits down with Zak and Brad to breakdown his football career from the Dutch league to RSL and now as a Sounder. The four-year Sounders No. 11 also gives more insight into the club's performance in the Club World Cup, and reveals which all-time Sounder great he wishes he had played with. Then, the guys give a quick preview on Saturday's up...

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Each Behind the Shield Community Hero is honored for their dedication to improving the health and wellness of their community. Brittany Blue will be featured on the Sounders website and was honored recently at a Sounders FC home match and met her Behind the Shield player, forward Pedro de la Vega, after the game. 

Brittany is Chief Marketing and Philanthropy Officer at Sound Generations, where she has dedicated more than 16 years to...

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July 11, 2025 30 mins

Brad and Steve are back this week as the Sounders return to MLS play following a solid showing in the Club World Cup. Our hosts recap a 1-1 draw to Columbus Crew, and discuss the current battles for starting spots in what may be the deepest roster in recent Sounders history. 

Alex Roldan joins the pod after stepping up in recent games at center back, and talks his experience learning to be versatile as well as his ability to play mu...

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June 27, 2025 23 mins

The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is back, in this special live podcast recorded from Arena Sports Mill Creek. Brad and Steve recap an exciting Club World Cup performance by the Seattle Sounders, and give their flowers to top performers Cristian Roldan and Obed Vargas. With the Sounders' CWC journey officially over, our hosts preview the team's upcoming MLS action, starting with a home match Saturday vs Austin FC at Lumen Field. 

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May 30, 2025 35 mins

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 tou...

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May 23, 2025 37 mins

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 thi...

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May 16, 2025 24 mins

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).

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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...

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April 25, 2025 31 mins

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 ar...

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April 18, 2025 33 mins

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 Fi...

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April 11, 2025 29 mins

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 / 95...

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March 28, 2025 34 mins

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 ...

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